Renthead Mommy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I hadn't realized it was coming up so quick! How long do we have to wait for the next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 OMG, it's soooo good. You have to make sure to watch the Christmas special too (though it is NOT a warm fuzzy holiday episode). I think the next season won't start in the US until Jan 2014. It airs in the UK in the fall of 2013. Too long!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 That's forever! Oh well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'm dreading and looking forward to the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 How is it that there were only like 6 episodes this season? Did I miss some or was it just a really, really short season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I had to post on this thread because I just realized that DragonFaerie and I have the same avatar picture :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 OMG, it's soooo good. You have to make sure to watch the Christmas special too (though it is NOT a warm fuzzy holiday episode). I think the next season won't start in the US until Jan 2014. It airs in the UK in the fall of 2013. Too long!!!! YES, you must watch the Christmas special. I hadn't known there was one, and I thought at first that the season finale really didn't wrap things up or end with a big hook. It's the Christmas special that's really the finale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 OMG, it's soooo good. You have to make sure to watch the Christmas special too (though it is NOT a warm fuzzy holiday episode). I think the next season won't start in the US until Jan 2014. It airs in the UK in the fall of 2013. Too long!!!! The episode that is airing next week as the season finale is the Christmas special. I think in the UK season three consisted of 8 episodes then the Christmas special. The first episode that PBS aired was UK episodes 1 and 2 together and last night's episode was UK episodes 7 and 8 together. I'm really not sure why PBS decided to do it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 YES, you must watch the Christmas special. I hadn't known there was one, and I thought at first that the season finale really didn't wrap things up or end with a big hook. It's the Christmas special that's really the finale. Sorry, Georgiana! We must have been posting at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn in Ohio Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I had to post on this thread because I just realized that DragonFaerie and I have the same avatar picture :laugh: HA, me too. Although mine is a cake my daughter decorated. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Sorry, Georgiana! We must have been posting at the same time! Great minds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I had to post on this thread because I just realized that DragonFaerie and I have the same avatar picture :laugh: Hehehe... Well, you know what they say about great minds! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Geez! I really should read the whole thread BEFORE posting! LOL... That is an awesome cake, Carolyn! Talented daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 The episode that is airing next week as the season finale is the Christmas special. I think in the UK season three consisted of 8 episodes then the Christmas special. The first episode that PBS aired was UK episodes 1 and 2 together and last night's episode was UK episodes 7 and 8 together. I'm really not sure why PBS decided to do it that way. That makes the season seem really short, IMO. But I did go back and look on Amazon, and the other seasons were only 7-9 episodes, too. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Loved the season finale!! HATED the Christmas special....well, it was fine up until the last two minutes. That, I'm still not over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApronMama Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I haven't watched the finale, but unfortunately accidentally heard about the last 2 minutes and I'm mad already!! Nevertheless, having a Finale Screening party to watch together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Now I am thoroughly confused. Is next week's episode the infamous "Christmas Special" or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Loved the season finale!! HATED the Christmas special....well, it was fine up until the last two minutes. That, I'm still not over. ME TOO! I was like "WHAT?" Actually, to be honest I was more like "WTF?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Now I am thoroughly confused. Is next week's episode the infamous "Christmas Special" or not? I don't know, since I'm not in the US, but if it is the "Christmas Special" (I'm seriously going to have to have a long talk with Julian Fellows), you'll know by the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Okay, I have to ask. Does the infamous last 2 minutes have anything to do with the show's need to get rid of a character? I know it's coming, I don't know how, so I keep coming up with weird scenarios, like the time the woman on LA Law walked into the elevator shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Okay, I have to ask. Does the infamous last 2 minutes have anything to do with the show's need to get rid of a character? I know it's coming, I don't know how, so I keep coming up with weird scenarios, like the time the woman on LA Law walked into the elevator shaft. That might be too much of a spoiler for some people. But if you keep up on entertainment news, you probably have a good idea of what's coming and to whom. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think I have an idea of what happens, because on another site I saw a teaser about a plot line for *another* character that tipped me off. (There, hopefully that makes sense but is still vague, LOL.) And if it's what I think, yeah, it's really going to tick me off. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think I have an idea of what happens, because on another site I saw a teaser about a plot line for *another* character that tipped me off. (There, hopefully that makes sense but is still vague, LOL.) And if it's what I think, yeah, it's really going to tick me off. :( Yeah...it's what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Do you think they will air reruns of the first few episodes in Season 3 starting next week? I missed out on them. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 It goes so fast. I wish there were more episodes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think I have an idea of what happens, because on another site I saw a teaser about a plot line for *another* character that tipped me off. (There, hopefully that makes sense but is still vague, LOL.) And if it's what I think, yeah, it's really going to tick me off. :( Yeah...it's what you think. Yep, it sure is. Not cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Do you think they will air reruns of the first few episodes in Season 3 starting next week? I missed out on them. :-( I'm assuming you could check your local PBS station's schedule. I think they are all online at pbs.org/masterpiece. Our library got Season 3 in last week as well. OR you could buy them/stream them, etc. And there's always simplyjune.org And a funny P.S. My fellow DA fan/friend received a PHONE CALL this morning from a woman who she does not even know. The woman is a friend of a friend who heard that my friend was a DA expert, and could she explain this part of Season 1 that confused her. What fun! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Now I am thoroughly confused. Is next week's episode the infamous "Christmas Special" or not? Yes, it is what aired as the Christmas special in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyR Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Do you think they will air reruns of the first few episodes in Season 3 starting next week? I missed out on them. You can watch full episodes of Season 3 on PBS here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/watch-online/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 The Christmas episode is the finale on PBS. If you don't have Amazon Prime, watch season three while it's still available on PBS online. Amazon signed an exclusive deal for the streaming rights, and that's the only service that will be streaming the series later this summer. Season 3 won't stream on Netflix or Hulu at all, and both of them will lose the streaming rights to the first two seasons sometime later this year. (I'm assuming you'll still be able to buy the season or individual episodes on iTunes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I couldn't wait for all the episodes of Season 3, after watching 1 and 2 for free on Amazon Prime, so I bought the TV pass, that way I got all of Season 3 and any time a new episode is released to amazon it will automatically be purchased for me. So I'm confused because you all are talking about the Christmas Special, has season 3 not aired on PBS yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 How do you buy the TV pass, Kel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't really understand, then. If next week is the season finale of season 3 how did I buy season 3 on Amazon a couple of weeks ago? Did UK gave the season at a different time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't really understand, then. If next week is the season finale of season 3 how did I buy season 3 on Amazon a couple of weeks ago? Did UK gave the season at a different time? Yes. It ran in the UK last fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 So, do those of us who have seen it think the board is going to explode after it airs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 How do you buy the TV pass, Kel? It's through Amazon. If you go to the Downton Abbey Season 3 streaming page (this is the standard definition one, there is also an hd one if you'd like that) and on the right just under the main picture area that's black you'll see a long orangish button that talks about buying the TV pass. When you buy the tv pass, you basically buy all available episodes from that season and then should get any new ones that are released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 So, do those of us who have seen it think the board is going to explode after it airs? Oh, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Maybe they'll finally put season 2 on Netflix instant play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Maybe they'll finally put season 2 on Netflix instant play. I dont' think they'll ever do that because they recently signed an exclusivity contract with Amazon instant streaming, so I think that will be the only place to get it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Just curious, do you ever rewatch once you get this far? I've seen seasons 1 & 2 on dvd for a good price (can't remember where), but thought it would just sit on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I do. I have the first 4 seasons of Greys Anatomy and the first 6 seasons of Criminal Minds, as well as all available seasons of the Big Bang Theory and many other shows. We love to sit and watch these over and over on rainy, gloomy, cool days. They are also good for if we're sick and just want to lay around and veg out while trying to get over the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Finally googled and got the full details. I'm glad I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I dont' think they'll ever do that because they recently signed an exclusivity contract with Amazon instant streaming, so I think that will be the only place to get it anymore. :sneaky2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I wondered why it was double length last Sunday. I was kinda in a hurry b/c I watched at night and thought of be going to bed at 10, not 11. I want to re- watch it now! I do know what the last 5 minutes bring in the Christmas Special and am dreading it, but I'm glad I'm prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Oh, Thank you, thank you! (Amazon Season Pass purchased.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Short seasons are pretty typical for British TV. I think 6 episodes is the standard but you never know. Here's the other odd bit they never air at the same time on the major stations. So Dr.Who can be 7:10 one Saturday and 6:25 the next. If you have a guide several things are aired again later in the week. We missed tons of great telly the first few months. I always buy a TV guide and record everything. Most American shows are aired in smaller 6 to 8 episode chunks. My dc's can't believe how long an American season is. They also have only 3 commercial breaks per hour by law. Really nice after you get used to it. I get up and actually accomplish chores during breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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