Downton ramblings up to Series 2 episode 6 (Rated IM for Immature)

[selmak]

so I am finally up to Series 2 episode 6 (where Vera Bates is rather unceremoniously sprawled on the floor).

Assorted comments:

a) Still Team Bates, but it was a close call until he displayed another emotion besides stoicism or falling on his sword. ;)

b) Mary is growing on me and honestly I do like her with Sir Richard as I think they are a perfect

Comments

[spin_84]

My favourite quote of series 2 (actually it was in the Christmas special but hey ho) was not by Maggie but to her.

"What's this?"
"A nut cracker."
Cue quizzical look.
"You know, to crack nuts."

Uttered by the ever feeble Ms. Wilton.

[kellychambliss]

Given the basic feel-good nature of the series, they'll never have a genuine surprise killer for Vera, someone we care about or who has been a "good guy." Either it will turn out be an unknown character, or it will be a) Sir Richard or b) someone hired by Sir Richard (because he has to be gotten out of the picture somehow to clear the way for the utterly boring Mary/Matthew plot, and he [Richard] will have to be de-fanged so that he can't wreak vengeance on Mary. Hanging will do the trick.)