Downton Abbey

Almost done with season 2. Is there anywhere online to watch season 3? Netflix only has season 1 and Hulu only has seasons 1 and 2. I HAVE to see season 3!

Right now you can watch the episodes that have already aired at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/watch-online/ but they take them down after a while to encourage people to buy the DVDs, so I wouldn't wait long.

Only one more episode on season 2.

How did Thomas get promoted to "Mr. Barrow" to his fellow servants after the war ended? I know that he was am important member of the army, is that why everyone has to call him by his surname?
Great double episode last night. I am waiting to watch the Christmas special until Sunday. I have the dvd but I'm waiting. I read that something dreadful happens. I have my suspicions but don't want to think about it til next Sunday. It's kinda like Christmas, the fun is in the waiting. After Sunday, we have a whole year to wait until Season 4, ugh!

Didn't Mr. Carson always call him Mr. Barrow? Maybe it's because he became Lord Grantham's valet after Bates was thrown in prison for Vera's murder.

By the way, you can use that year to write some DA fanfics if you have an inkling to do so. Hint. Hint.

Daisy called him Thomas in season 1 and by his army rank in season 2. At the beginning of season 3 she called him Thomas again and he corrected her by saying, "It's Mr. Barrow now". I think Carson called him Thomas in the first season.

I'll leave the fanfic to the professionals.

Yep, I think it changed to Mr. Barrow when he became Lord Grantham's valet.

I know, Marilyn...I can't even believe it's going to take an entire YEAR to see season 4!! The fanfic idea (at least reading it) might not be a bad idea, Cheryl!

LIWnut wrote:

Great double episode last night. I am waiting to watch the Christmas special until Sunday. I have the dvd but I'm waiting. I read that something dreadful happens. I have my suspicions but don't want to think about it til next Sunday. It's kinda like Christmas, the fun is in the waiting.

Wow, I'm amazed at your willpower, Marilyn. I could NOT have done what you're doing!! Just a friendly reminder to make sure you post about it in the spoiler thread once we do start talking about it, and we need to wait until the final episode has aired on PBS to talk about it, even in the spoiler thread. (Well, unless it's in 'spoiler text'). I know, it's tough!!

I think I might have to break my vow and watch it!!! I have nothing to do tonight and it is calling me.

Last episode of the season tonight.

I have a season 1 question. What are they talking about when they say that it is Sybill's season? They go to a ball and celebrate something, what is it?

I'm almost caught up. I just watched the 5th episode of season 3 last night.

LIWnut wrote:

I have a season 1 question. What are they talking about when they say that it is Sybill's season? They go to a ball and celebrate something, what is it?

Isn't that when a girl reaches the age she is eligible to marry? She is presented formally to society as a new adult.

Going to watch the finale tonight. I can't wait to join in the conversations in the spoiler thread.

What is everyone watching now that we're in between seasons?

I am rue watching all of the seasons with my mom, her first time. We are having fun speaking like the English, lol.

I just finished season 1. I ordered season 2 from the library but it could be a while since there were a lot of requests for it.

bethandmanly wrote:

What is everyone watching now that we're in between seasons?

I just did a re-watch of all 3 seasons. I'm taking a break for awhile. (I wish I had more time to reply to your in depth post in the spoilers thread---I haven't had much time to be around here as much lately. Soon I hope!!).

LIWnut wrote:

I am rue watching all of the seasons with my mom, her first time. We are having fun speaking like the English, lol.

It's fun picking up more details on the re-watch and fun to share it with others, too! Cheers to you and your mom! (pretend that's tea. ).

Lori wrote:

I just finished season 1. I ordered season 2 from the library but it could be a while since there were a lot of requests for it.

Hope it comes in soon---I know how hard it is to wait once you've finished a season! What did you think of season 1, Lori?

Other than the unnecessary scene, it was really good. I did think it odd that they jumped two years, but it didn't seem like it since they still referenced things like they just happened. I'd rather have a few more episodes to see what went on in those two years.

Lori wrote:

Other than the unnecessary scene, it was really good. I did think it odd that they jumped two years, but it didn't seem like it since they still referenced things like they just happened. I'd rather have a few more episodes to see what went on in those two years.

I'm with you---I'd actually rather they not jump ahead at all. Sounds like they are slowing down a little for season 4. I'd actually prefer the whole thing take place during the Edwardian era, but that's just me.

Amy wrote:

bethandmanly wrote:

What is everyone watching now that we're in between seasons?

I just did a re-watch of all 3 seasons. I'm taking a break for awhile. (I wish I had more time to reply to your in depth post in the spoilers thread---I haven't had much time to be around here as much lately. Soon I hope!!).

Don't worry about it, Amy. I know you have a lot going on. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you, Cheryl. When I have time though, talking "DA" is a good de-stresser for me though. I need to get back to the DA forum---has it been more active or is still pretty dead over there?

Very dead over there. One or two regular posters. Probably doesn't help that the season is done.

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