matthias s
"Season 5 of Downton Abbey is like a sumptuous feast for the senses, serving up drama, scandal, and intrigue in true aristocratic fashion! Edith's storyline takes a thrilling turn as she navigates the complexities of motherhood with her secret child, adding an extra layer of tension to the already captivating plot. And oh, the clash between Robert and simon bricker is simply riveting! Watching the aristocratic patriarch butt heads with a commoner over prized possessions is a deliciously satisfying treat for any viewer.
But fear not, dear fans, amidst the turmoil, there are still moments of heartwarming charm and wit that we've come to adore from the Crawley family and their loyal servants. From Mary's romantic entanglements to Carson and Mrs. Hughes' budding romance, there's never a dull moment in the hallowed halls of Downton Abbey.
So, grab your finest tea set and settle in for a delightful journey through the ups and downs of English aristocracy in Season 5!"
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/14/24
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David C
This is the poorest Season to date, with the dreary, poorly constructed and emotionally drawn story of Marigold. As a character throughout, Edith has forever been the forgotten middle child, and this season seems to add tedium to her character traits, which is irritating to watch. The stories of Rose, the Russian connection, and the Jewish family ties are quite intriguing, and play well. The escalated Bates' saga is protracted and far too long for it to remain anything as dramatic as it should be
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
03/14/23
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dave d
While the murder saga slows the season down a budding romance pays off by season's end. This show is able to toy with your emotions.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
03/30/23
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Audience Member
By Seasons 4 and 5, Downton Abbey falls into a loop of repetitive subplots recycled from earlier seasons, most of which are dragged out too long and not given satisfying resolutions. Even good actors and high production values cannot save this season from its poor writing. Many of the characters have descended into blandness or become caricatures of themselves. Often their subplots do not even make sense for the characters, as if Julian Fellowes simply picked something random out of a grab bag to give the actor something to do. Honestly, I was going to give this season 1.5 stars until the final two episodes, which showcase some of the best writing the show has seen in years. They are a lot of fun to watch. Both rely heavily on spectacle, which let's face it, is one of the draws of the show, but they also give most of the characters fun and concise little subplots that are in-character. There is still at least one dreary subplot that has long outstayed its welcome, but the absurdity of it makes it almost humorous at this point (though it's clearly meant to be very serious). I spent a lot of this season laughing at things that were not meant to be funny, so the show still has some entertainment value. The highlights of the show continue to be Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess, Penelope Wilton as Isobel Crawley, Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, and Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes. Robert James-Collier and Kevin Doyle also deserve credit on the rare occasions they're given decent subplots.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
01/09/23
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Audience Member
Still very good, though not the best season.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/09/23
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Audience Member
This show is near perfection. The storylines, characterization, costumes, sets, etc. all beautifully done. Bravo!
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
01/09/23
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