Seasider Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Shrimpie Connery - yes, that was a travesty. Anyone want to start a pool, you know, like a baby pool or football pool, with a guess of how much time they'll flyover from the end of the last show to the beginning of next? I'm guessing that baby will be a three year old by the time season four premieres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Shrimpie Connery - yes, that was a travesty. Anyone want to start a pool, you know, like a baby pool or football pool, with a guess of how much time they'll flyover from the end of the last show to the beginning of next? I'm guessing that baby will be a three year old by the time season four premieres. Julian Fellowes said Season 4 begins six months after Matthew's death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Julian Fellowes said Season 4 begins six months after Matthew's death. Really? I would have guessed they'd give more time for Mary to be beyond grieving, so they can bring in a new love interest. But maybe that would put other story lines on hold for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jhschool Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I just watched the Season Finale. :crying: I didn't know the actor wanted to leave, so I didn't know it was coming! I had seen a spoiler that said "the tragedy" and when I saw Thomas start to get beat up I thought that was it, that he was going to get killed. I am not happy with Matthew dying! He sort of annoyed me but I didn't want him to die...I wanted the couple to be happy together. I spent two seasons rooting for them, and watching their love grow...and now it's over. I know it's stupid because it's just a dumb show. But I feel so sad...it makes me think about what if that happened to DH... :bored: Sorry to be so sappy...stupid show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I was devastated when the episode ended because it was so harsh. I agree with others who said they could have written him off in another way... leave it open for him to return at some point, maybe? Anyway, in my shock, I googled and found this: http://www.telegraph...nton-Abbey.html. I do wish him well, and I commend him for wanting other things (most importantly time with his family), but I will miss him with Mary. I also wondered if they would explore the Mary/Branson story line since they both understand that deep loss. It will be interesting, I'm sure. I'm not done with the show, but I can fully understand how some people are. Aww. I'm glad you posted this link. I had avoided all spoilers, but peripherally had an inkling someone died AND I heard Dan Stevens wanted out. As soon as Lord Grantham started espousing how great Matthew was, dh and I looked at each other and did a finger across the neck. It didn't make the final scene any less shocking! Overall, each season has been ever so slightly more disappointing than the last, BUT I'm still addicted! I found the Downstairs story lines more interesting than the Upstairs story lines this time around. I hope next season is the last and they make it a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 But IS Matthew REALLY dead? He blew up in France a while back, then came back to life, then rose up out of the wheelchair to "sire an heir" for Downton (perhaps). ;) I wonder two things: Is that baby really Matthew's baby? Ahem. Sorry, Mary, I do wonder. And: Will that annoying Patrick come back? If so, I hope they get a better actor, we couldn't stand is overacting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Your Downton laugh for the day!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Depending on how much notice they had that the Matthew guy was leaving, they could have done something else besides kill him off. With the way the storyline was progressing, death did seem to be the choice that wasn't as contrived as another ending would be, but it would've only taken 3 episodes or so to rework it so something else was a logical conclusion to his character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Depending on how much notice they had that the Matthew guy was leaving, they could have done something else besides kill him off. With the way the storyline was progressing, death did seem to be the choice that wasn't as contrived as another ending would be, but it would've only taken 3 episodes or so to rework it so something else was a logical conclusion to his character. I really don't see how, unless they also 'logically concluded' Mary. The actor would not agree to sporadic appearances. Unless they sent him to India? Then he could communicate with Mary through letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I really don't see how, unless they also 'logically concluded' Mary. The actor would not agree to sporadic appearances. Unless they sent him to India? Then he could communicate with Mary through letters. I don't have a specific idea that I thought would work, only that the storyline could have been tweaked where either he leaves, she has an issue that causes him to leave, he's called away for a noble purpose, or leaves for a not-so-noble purpose. But when them so happily in love, leaving really didn't make sense, thus his death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Your Downton laugh for the day!! :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TegWM9Z8Jc ROFL!!!! Hyperventilating! Flabbergasted! ROFL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My three thoughts on DT: 1. Edith has got to stop picking her own boyfriends. What is wrong with that girl?? Good grief! 2. I'm so glad they got rid of that maid and I hope she's gone for good. I focused more on her story in the finale than anything else. She really got on my nerves. 3. People on that show have GOT to stop having babies. Really someone always dies when a baby is expected. Cora lost her baby in the fall, then Sybil and now Matthew! Seriously people, let that be enough BC for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Oh and someone better tell Maggie Smith if she leaves the show it will be over. I can't imagine watching it without her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You know what, I think Edith would be a great replacement for the Dowager Countess. She just needs to get a little bit wittier. You can see that there's a lot of sassiness in her that's dying to come out -- did I say dying? -- and she has a lot of scores to settle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 SPOILERS SPOILERS SERIOUS SEASON 4 SPOILER ALERT: They've already found a new love interest for Lady Mary. http://www.dailymail...e-interest.html Sorry, but that man will never be as adorable as Matthew. No way. That article lists the baby as a daughter!?! How could they get that wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 More Downton fun! I will definitely be working "hobbledehoy" and "squiffy" into my conversations. What great words!! http://www.mentalfloss.com/article/48962/11-words-and-phrases-downton-abbey-season-three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Your Downton laugh for the day!! :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TegWM9Z8Jc I wish that had subtitles. I couldn't follow what they were saying since things moved so fast. I assume it was good. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I wish that had subtitles. I couldn't follow what they were saying since things moved so fast. I assume it was good. :) If you know One Direction's "That's what makes you Beautiful", that's what they were "singing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Julian Fellows' feelings are hurt by everyone's criticism. He's thinking of abandoning the show: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2282528/Is-Julian-Fellowes-set-leave-Downton-Abbey.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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