They’re married! Matthew Crawley and Lady Mary have finally gotten hitched! I couldn’t be happier! Mary looked absolutely gorgeous. Her wedding dress was Ah-Mazing! The veil was EVERYTHING! I’m so looking forward to the fashion in season 3. The 1920′s is my favorite era of fashion hands down. With the tailored silhouettes, decorative lace trim, and tiny buttons made everything seem so very feminine.
It was touch and go for a minute there, with Matthew inheriting a large sum of money and refusing to help out Lord Grantham in his financial ruin. Lord Grantham it seems has made a mess of things with investing too much money into the Canadian railways. It turns out he’s broke, busted, and disgusted. No more moolah. Nada. I think you get the picture. Downton Abbey might come up on the chopping block soon. We’ll have to continue to watch season 3 to see if Downton Abbey can be saved. I do hope it will be saved!
What’s up with Edith’s fascination with Hugh Hefner – I mean Sir Anthony? I know a lady needs love but she might want to look elsewhere, besides a man who is a heart beat away from the grave. Edith, the man is too old! Hang on my friend, I know you’ll find lovely young chap. Keep hope alive! I will say this about Sir Anthony his eyes are still very sharp. He was able to pinpoint the culprit that spiked Tom Branson’s drink…..more on that later.
Sybil and the chauffeur – I mean her husband has returned to Downton Abbey. Boy oh boy, Sybil’s clothes have taken a less fashionable turn. She rolled up to the front door of Downton Abbey looking like a bag lady. Her hair is much shorter and her clothes were a mess. We definitely see she’s been cut off from the family purse strings. Poor girl, she’s still beautiful. To think she had to abandon all those gorgeous clothes for love. I guess it was worth it. Branson is still as arrogant as ever. He’s so persistent with announcing his causes and what he stands for. It’s annoying! Branson is not my favorite character. Although, I did feel sorry for him when his drink was spiked and he was made to look a fool in front of the family. I just wish he would light up a bit. I mean c’mon dude, you’ve made it! You married into a VERY affluent family with money and prestige. Enjoy the good life and call it a day!
Daisy has staged a “sit-in” and refused to work due to her lack of promotion. As you remember in Season 2 Daisy presented her case to Ms. Patmore about being promoted to assisted cook. Which Mrs. Patmore promised she would have. Do your thang Daisy girl. Don’t let the man keep you down!
I hope Daisy has another love interest this season. It’s fun to watch her split personalities when she’s in love. One minute she’s nice and another minute she’s mean. Love will do that to a girl…it makes you crazy!
We have a new footman, Alfred and apparently he’s too tall to be a footman…whatever that means. Alfred is Ms. O’Brien’s nephew. Speaking of Ms. O’Brien it looks like her and Thomas have moved from friends to foe. They’re both up to their nasty little tricks but this time they’re targeting one another.
Mr. Bates is still locked up in the slammer and Anna is still his “ride or die chick”. Anna and Mr. Bates are my favorite couple! I love every scene they have together. I might even like them more than Lady Mary and Matthew.
The great and wonderful Shirley McClain has joined the cast as Cora’s mother. Her scenes with Dowager Countess was EPIC! Downton Abbey season 3 is going to be the Best Ever!!!
What was your favorite scene from episode 1?
Best Line: ”I have no time to train hobbledehoy ” – Mr. Carson
Best Line: ”What’s the matter have you switched places with your evil twin” – Mrs. Patmore
To watch Season 3 – episode 1 Click Here