First, it was wonderful
to see the start of Season 4 for Downton Abbey. It makes my Sunday’s something
more special. I really missed the series and the Crawley Family.
This season picks up 6
months after the death of one of the major characters, Matthew Crawley. He had
died in a car accident, shortly after his son was born. Crawley might be dead
but his spirit was very much present in Episode 1, Season 4.
What I like about the
series is how the writing skips through each catastrophe. The series will jump
ahead of the events, and through the acting, the viewer’s learn what has
happened. Now the family is back with their problems. The servants are also
back working, and with the usual gossip and maneuvering.
Mostly, it’s the
Dowager Countess of Grantham, Violet Crawley, played by veteran actress Maggie
Smith, who I love the best. She delivers her wonderful lines at just the right
moment. Violet Crawley is the backbone of the family and really shines
along-side Matthew Crawley’s mother, regal but feisty Isobel Crawley, played by
Penelope Wilton. Because of Violet Crawley’s age, she can say whatever she
wants and seems to get away with it, no matter how offensive the comments seem.
It’s great to have the
family, the servants, the beauty of Downton Abbey, the music and the costumes
back. Bring out the tea and crumpets or sherry and enjoy Sunday nights with the
excellent series Downton Abbey and the Crawley family!
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