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[icenine]

I am watching Downton Abbey

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by icenine

I am watching Downton Abbey

My Wife and I got hooked. We watched the first season as a RedBox rental, and I bought Seasons 2 and 3. We have been trying to ration our viewings out, but I think we only have three episodes left in Season 3.

My wife asked an interesting question. Even though the series generally follows a soap opera format, and there are plenty of soap opera themes, many men enjoy it, including yours truly and my father-in-law. I posited that the fact that the men in the series are in positions of authority and domination might have some attraction. Truthfully, however, Maggie Smith plays the most forceful character in the entire production. Hmmmmm.

Regards,


D-Ray

[icenine]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

My Wife and I got hooked. We watched the first season as a RedBox rental, and I bought Seasons 2 and 3. We have been trying to ration our viewings out, but I think we only have three episodes left in Season 3.

My wife asked an interesting question. Even though the series generally follows a soap opera format, and there are plenty of soap opera themes, many men enjoy it, including yours truly and my father-in-law. I posited that the fact that the men in the series are in positions of authority and domination might have some attraction. Truthfully, however, Maggie Smith plays the most forceful character in the entire production. Hmmmmm.

Regards,


D-Ray

I think men like them because they portray the aristocrats usually in a positive light.....and I think that most of us secretly want to be called m'lord,live in a castle,not have to work (having a job is beneath them) but at the same time have an enlightened soul like the Lord Grantham. Plus if you are interested in early 20th century the British tend to tie historical events in with the shows.

If you like Downton Abbey you really need to see Upstairs Downstairs from the 1970s...that is the template and is just as good if not better than Downton Abbey.

[wgrr]

I am watching the original BBC 'House of Cards' on Netflix streaming. I must say the British version is much more effective at using direct commentary to the viewer. Kevin Spacey is good but Ian Richardson is better at pulling it off. It is funny that the US revived a 20 year old BBC series. I guess we Americans have no imagination any more. I can't wait for the remake of 'Fawlty Towers' with Adam Sandler playing the part of Basil. Just kidding.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by wgrr

I am watching the original BBC 'House of Cards' on Netflix streaming. I must say the British version is much more effective at using direct commentary to the viewer. Kevin Spacey is good but Ian Richardson is better at pulling it off. It is funny that the US revived a 20 year old BBC series. I guess we Americans have no imagination any more. I can't wait for the remake of 'Fawlty Towers' with Adam Sandler playing the part of Basil. Just kidding.

Interesting!

I have just reached episode 7 in the American series. Kevin Spacey is really good.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by icenine

I think men like them because they portray the aristocrats usually in a positive light.....and I think that most of us secretly want to be called m'lord,live in a castle,not have to work (having a job is beneath them) but at the same time have an enlightened soul like the Lord Grantham. Plus if you are interested in early 20th century the British tend to tie historical events in with the shows.

If you like Downton Abbey you really need to see Upstairs Downstairs from the 1970s...that is the template and is just as good if not better than Downton Abbey.

Interesting take. I can't admit to coveting a place in the aristocracy though. I'm a union guy.

Season 4 of Upstairs Downstairs should have arrived in the mail today. We have three episodes of DA left, but I really want to go out to see "42" too. Unfortunately, entertainment time is limited because I need to finish a brief this weekend. What's a guy to do?

Ain't complainin' though. It's better to be busy than broke.

Regards,

D-Ray