First, how wonderfully satisfying to see Tom back at the breakfast table, exuding peace and goodwill and hearty, Irish Tom-ness. Second, though the cat (Carson) was away, the mice didn't play too hard; the whole of episode four was really quite upbeat, with some harbingers of doom … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Recap, Episode #3: Mrs. Hughes Says Yes to the Dress, Spratt’s Secret, and a Homecoming
How positively Tickety Boo! After last week's dour doings, with the Drews and Edith and boring hospital squabbling and SO MUCH ANGST, this week was sunbeams and rainbows, just the tonic for the upcoming week. Here's how I saw the hour unspool: 1. Mrs. Hughes, aka … [Read more...]