It is just THAT good!

Okay, I am a TV person. I am. You would know that if you knew me at all, or if you read my previous post about Robin Hood, the single most fantastic show with Richard Armitage in it. But really, I love TV.  There is something about the 'epicness' of good TV shows. They can just go on forever, and if they are really good, I wouldn't mind if they did last forever. Shows like Doctor Who or Once Upon a Time. They are just so good!

Well, I feel it is now necessary for me to rant about a certain show called Downton Abbey. You've heard of it right? The one where Maggie Smith reigns with a free tongue and hilarious wit? Well, I love it. Let this clip from McGonagall herself persuade you.

Anyway, my point is, this show rocks. Especially for someone like me who adores the old fashioned and who loves a good love story. What's that? You say you love a good sappy and tear inducing love story also? Well have I got the show for you! Lady Mary Crawley's story in which she falls in love with Mathew Crawley (yes, they're very VERY distant cousins. Get past it.) makes me want to weep with joy and shout with praise to the wonderful writers who brought me Downton Abbey. It's just that incredible.

As a viewer, you will find yourself rooting for the plight of every single character, right down to the lowly kitchen maid who just wants to be more appreciated in the workings of the house. You will find yourself falling in love with the very handsome and very realistic Mathew Crawley, who suddenly learns he is to inherit the whole of Downton itself. Phew, that must be a smack in the face!

I guess I should talk a little about that. You know, the premise. The plot. The goings-on. Well here it is, for you unfortunate readers who have yet to discover the brilliance of this show.

We have this great beautiful estate and the Crawley family that owns it. They find out that neither of the three Crawley daughters can inherit it, due to some stupid rule set by some stupid man years and years ago. Instead, it goes to some distant Crawley cousin who is a practicing lawyer. Cue the Dowager Countess's deep disgusted gasp at such a thing! The Downton estate goes to a mere lawyer?? For shame!

Well that is the gist of it. The original premise that starts the show going on a wild train ride of propriety and English customs, mixed with surprising twists that challenge those customs. Downton Abbey also highlights the interesting workings of the 'below stairs' world of Downton. I love that part. The servants are just as beloved as the Lady's and Lords. You'll learn terms such as 'valet' (not a young short guy who parks your car for you), chauffeur (this is the guy who parks the car for you, though he also drives it all of the time too), and ladies' maid, and you'll come to learn that the Butler is the 'boss', in all intents and purposes. He hires you, he fires you. Even the Lord of the house doesn't have much say in that. However, the housekeeper commands even more respect.


Isn't it all so incredibly INTERESTING?? I love it. If I could travel in time, I would love to go back to when all this was happening. (Doctor? Are you reading this Doctor??)

In all seriousness though, this show is incredible. I find such joy in it. While watching the season premier just today, I was smiling like the biggest idiot. It is just THAT good.

I am a TV person. But, if truth be told, I am really a good 'story' person. I love a good story, whether it is on television, in movies, in a play or musical, or in a novel or even short story. I love it. And Downton Abbey really delivers.

See for yourself, it is on Netflix Instant!

Sincerely, and regrettably, an American living in the 21st century,

Amanda In Logan

Rules of the Library

I may not:

   1. doodle

   2. watch movies or tv online

   3. check facebook

   4. stare out of the window

   5. do number 4 while thinking about what else I could be doing that is more fun

   6. openly covet the good tables

   7. waste time by silently coveting the good tables

   8. silently rant about how I hate the teachers who all assigned a paper due in the same week

   9. sleep

 10. write a blog

 11. make lists like this one

 12. do number 11 then subsequently post it as a blog, violating rule number 10

 13. people watch

 14. watch youtube videos

 15. tell yourself you are going to the bathroom then wander around like a miscreant

How many of you put the pro in procrastinate? Do you violate every one of these rules in one sitting, while supposedly doing homework? Do you wish you were a good student who does all the homework a week in advance? Is it because of these habits that you aren't that good student and you do things the night before, or heaven forbid, the morning of?

Well, have faith. You're not the only one.