The television show Downton Abbey is my current obsession. Not just because it is filled with gorgeous, wealthy people who run around with issues that seem so insignificant, but because of the depth the show maintains. It is filled with beautiful landscapes, costumes, and it is rich with history and story lines that are so juicy and inviting. With the beginning the first season in 1912, the day after the Titanic sunk, the plot unravels on the wealthy Crawley family and the ups and downs of their high society life. It also takes into account, and draws heavily on the lives of the servants and staff that serve them. I am just about to finish the 2nd season and cannot wait until the 3rd reaches TV screens next year. The cast is delightful and they fit perfectly with one another and most importantly Maggie Smith brings her magnificent wit and charm. Overall, there is nothing like a good period piece, where their scandals do not seem to compare on the present celebrity gossip. However, it was a different time and although it starts 100 years ago, times have changed a lot since then.
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