Because so many bloggers have written their thoughts on the recently concluded Downton
Abbey, I thought I’d chime in. Unlike Season 1, which was an outstanding
drama on every level, Season 2 was a mixed bag.
Weaknesses:
The scripts – Frankly, the plots were terrible. In some
cases, they were so bad that it affected the actors’ performances as with Lord
Grantham and the maid. Even someone as talented as Hugh Bonneville wasn’t
convincing as a man lusting after a servant. Why? Because he knew his character
wouldn’t do that. The scripts gave him little to do except strut and pout, very unlike the Lord Grantham of Season 1.
Repetition: How many times can Lady Grantham put on hand
lotion while O’Brien gossips? How many times can Daisy say her marriage to William
was a fraud? How many times can Mary look longingly at Matthew, and vice versa?
How many times can Thomas screw up?
