busymama7 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Plot spoilers if like me you have never seen it! I never watched any of it while it was airing. I am now binge watching it via Amazon. I loved the first couple seasons but was so upset over lady Sybil dying that I almost gave it up then. Now that Matthew has died I am totally fed up. That is such an incredibly lame thing to do to the show. Should I even bother finishing it? Is it worth it? Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 IMO fwiw the show should’ve just stopped after baby George was born. There were a few cool little plots, especially among the servants, after that, but Lady Mary’s character starts to make no sense and Lady Edith’s character does some things that I thought were just so incredibly selfish but never really addressed...anyway, I doubt you’ll regret stopping now. The last season in particular was soooooo poorly written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Yeah, the actors had a three year contract. Those who didn’t renew were killed off. They should have ended it then. I watched most of the way through season 5 (while it was airing) but just lost interest and never finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I stopped watching after Sybil died too. I knew that Matthew would die in a later episode but I never watched that far. IIRC both actors wanted out but I don't know why the characters had to be killed off. Surely they could have come up with a better exit for both. I'm not sorry that I didn't finish. I don't feel like I missed out on anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Both actors wanted off the show, but they didn’t need to kill both of them off so violently. I’m glad I kept watching and thought the ending was satisfying, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 DH just walked in. He finished the series and says it was pretty good and had a good ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Oh, the whole six seasons are wonderful. There's so much still to come! Sybil's husband's roll really expands and I think that you'll like it. Don't give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Plot spoilers if like me you have never seen it! I never watched any of it while it was airing. I am now binge watching it via Amazon. I loved the first couple seasons but was so upset over lady Sybil dying that I almost gave it up then. Now that Matthew has died I am totally fed up. That is such an incredibly lame thing to do to the show. Should I even bother finishing it? Is it worth it? Ugh. I had the same reaction when Matthew died. I tried 2-3 episodes after that (months later) and the show had lost its appeal for me. I've considered going back and trying to get into it again but not sure it's worth it. It was my only show. :( I haven't read any other replies but I think I will now. Maybe someone will have a compelling reason to try again. I adore John Bates and if anything happens to him I definitely won't go back to the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJinBE Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I binged watched the whole thing with my husband this fall and we both loved it. I was sorry when it was over, but now we are enjoying Call the Midwife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I am also watching for the first time, and Matthew’s death annoyed me too. I was so sad about Sybil, but Matthews death felt ridiculous. I am still watching through...😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I watched to the end, and thought it was worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 After watching one episode, I did quit watching for a few weeks. But then I kept going because I wanted to see how it all ended. I’m glad I finished the show. I have rewtached many parts of it. I like the various fan made YouTube music videos that feature Anna and bates with a long song playing in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) I watched all of it and really enjoyed it. Some of the storylines had me rolling my eyes but, like others have said, it was definitely worth watching and has a satisfying ending. eta - the last season had the most beautiful clothing, too! Edited October 29, 2017 by Mothersweets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I just watched the very last episode last night! I also didn’t watch it when it first ran, and kind of binge watched it over the past few months. I was sad when Cybil died, and just ticked off with Matthew’s death. However, I loved the show enough to watch it all. :) I agree that Tom’s character really develops beautifully, and I adore Mr. Carson and his storyline, as well as Mr. Bates and Anna’s storyline. That was enough for me to keep going. :) I could take or leave Mary, and I agree with PP that Edith makes some annoying and selfish decisions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I am also watching for the first time, and Matthew’s death annoyed me too. I was so sad about Sybil, but Matthews death felt ridiculous. I am still watching through...😬 My husband literally couldn't sleep for two nights after Matthew's death! He took it really hard. But we're glad we kept watching. I can say that's the end of the tragedy, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Oh yes, Carson's storyline makes the rest all worth it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The Mr. Mosley and Baxter story line was also so sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 My husband literally couldn't sleep for two nights after Matthew's death! He took it really hard. But we're glad we kept watching. I can say that's the end of the tragedy, if that helps. There is another traumatic storyline that’s rather upsetting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I think it is worth watching all the way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I too was disappointed at the exit of the actress who played Sybil. However, we recently discovered her starring role in the delightful "This Beautiful Fantastic" (2016). :) And yes, our dd always says, "Just turn it off after Baby George is born & consider that the series finale!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 There is another traumatic storyline that’s rather upsetting. Oh...yeah..there is. But not tragic in the same way, but yes, very very upsetting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaPagnato Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have to say that I was so happy with the way the whole series finished. Usually I dislike shows that have such lovely endings because they feel so unrealistic. But after all the ups and downs with Downtown, I couldn't have been happier with the perfect ending. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Sadly, every time I looked at Mary's suitor in the final season, I just saw Wickham in "Death Comes to Pemberley" . . . and wanted to "warn" Mary to stay away! Ha. Edited October 30, 2017 by Beth S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I do like a few of the story lines in the final few seasons, though I felt like one particular couple just couldn't catch a break (trouble followed by trauma followed by trouble). I would've ended a few things differently but overall, I'm glad I stuck it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sadly, every time I looked at Mary's suitor in the final season, I just saw Wickham in "Death Comes to Pemberley" . . . and wanted to "warn" Mary to stay away! Ha. Now THAT show I didn’t bother finishing. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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