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Post by myshelly on Jan 12, 2015 5:50:52 GMT
Please remember that only episode 1&2 have aired here in the US.
This thread contains SPOILERS for episodes 1&2.
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I can't believe Jimmy actually has to leave. Poor guy.
I must admit I'm a bit fatigued at the idea of another Mr. Bates charged with murder storyline. I hope it doesn't come to that.
Surely the farmer's wife must have an inkling that there's a reason Lady Edith would take an interest in an " orphan" child.
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Post by gale w on Jan 12, 2015 6:05:16 GMT
I'm curious why, if they're spending several days together to see if they're sexually compatible, Mary only had Anna pick up one. And I have a feeling it'll get back to Mr Bates somehow.
Eta: I'm guessing it was a condom that Anna picked up.
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Post by myshelly on Jan 12, 2015 6:09:13 GMT
I'm curious why, if they're spending several days together to see if they're sexually compatible, Mary only had Anna pick up one. And I have a feeling it'll get back to Mr Bates somehow. Eta: I'm guessing it was a condom that Anna picked up. Because I think it was a diaphragm Which is why the shopkeeper said it was tricky to get in place |
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Post by myshelly on Jan 12, 2015 6:12:35 GMT
Doing some research, the book Mary showed Anna is a real book and it recommended a kind of sponge as birth control.
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Post by houston249 on Jan 12, 2015 6:32:14 GMT
Even if it was a condom that was purchased, In those days condoms were reusable, so she would only purchased one.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jan 12, 2015 6:36:56 GMT
I was thinking diaphragm too, but the after show did make a sponge-worthy joke.
Whatever happens on that show, nothing beats the Dowager and Isabel!
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Post by camanddanismom on Jan 12, 2015 12:58:04 GMT
Oh gosh, my favorite was when Lord Grantham complained to Cora about the painting guy flirting with the dog!!!
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Post by cmhs on Jan 12, 2015 12:58:46 GMT
I thought the episode was a little boring. I agree about Mr. Bates -- please don't take us down that road again! ugh.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 12, 2015 13:09:14 GMT
Was Thomas involved in Baxter's theft on her previous job? It's obvious there's more to that story. It would suit me fine if they had the Dowager in more scenes. I find her droll sarcasm hilarious.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 14:26:22 GMT
I feel like they have all become caricatures of themselves. They need to add some freshness to the series because the script - and especially the dialogue - feels contrived.
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Post by myshelly on Jan 12, 2015 18:23:44 GMT
Was Thomas involved in Baxter's theft on her previous job? It's obvious there's more to that story. It would suit me fine if they had the Dowager in more scenes. I find her droll sarcasm hilarious. Yes, I always want more Dowager! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 21:11:09 GMT
Oh gosh, my favorite was when Lord Grantham complained to Cora about the painting guy flirting with the dog!!! I was laughing so hard at that! "It is not proper for a gentleman to flirt with another mans dog!" hahahahahahahaha |
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Post by scrapngranny on Jan 12, 2015 22:55:32 GMT
I agree I really, really don't want another Bates murder plot line and I don't want see a Bates/Anna rift over the birth control either. I also feel the whole thing is becoming a bit stagnant. The Dowager and Isobel are the only interesting characters at all right now.
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Post by mimima on Jan 12, 2015 23:42:00 GMT
I fell asleep again this week, gah! I need to sit down and watch it online.
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Post by scrappintoee on Jan 14, 2015 16:06:19 GMT
left turn only---you mentioned an AFTER SHOW.....what??? There's an after show???  It was sweet how Jimmy was so sincere about wanting Thomas to find happiness.....! And how SWEET that Carson is so bothered by his disagreement with Mrs.  .....awwww, he's SO enamored with her.....sweet!  They remind me so much of that movie "Remains of the Day"...... Oh, and the dog comment.....LOL!!!  I read something in "People" magazine that I would NEVER tell my fellow fans, because I think they made a huge boo-boo and gave a spoiler without any warning... and now it's all I can think about  It was a GENERAL REVIEW of the season, which should NOT contain spoilers!!! If what they said comes true this season, I am gonna be mad.....ugh! |
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Post by Zee on Jan 14, 2015 16:24:56 GMT
I am still loving the show but I am a little tired of being beaten over the head with how times are changing, yet Robert keeps resisting. We get it. Everyone keeps reinforcing the same thing.
I'm sure Mr Bates will find the birth control book and Anna will have to explain...
Mrs Housekeeper, her name escapes me now, sure looked guilty when the cops were there...haha, now THAT would be a good story.
Get rid of the rude teacher. I hate her. Basic manners are never old-fashioned, and if she has to be an asshole to be with the modern times, I'm on Lord Grantham's side.
The amount of planning and discussion going on beforehand between Mary and Gillingham made me squirm. Talk about killing the mood. I don't find any of Mary's suitors especially sexy, though. I'd have been much more likely to strip down Sir Richard (Ser Jorah, for us GoT-ers) off in the woods on one of those shooting parties and order him to call me Khaleesi.
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.....awwww, he's SO enamored with her.....sweet! 
They remind me so much of that movie "Remains of the Day"...... Oh, and the
It was a GENERAL REVIEW of the season, which should NOT contain spoilers!!! If what they said comes true this season,
