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The family receive a warm welcome at Duneagle Castle, visiting Rose and her parents in the Highlands. But there is no disguising the tensions between their hosts. Carson is determined to keep the servants back at Downton working hard, but with a country fair coming up, will some be tempted to push their luck? Could romance be on the cards for Mrs Patmore?
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am an ardent fan of Downton, but I must confess that I was a little disappointed in this special. As previous reviewers have stated, I was disappointed at the criminal under use of the infinitely brilliant Violet, and the ending just about finished me off. I appreciate that there were very few options for the character in question but the manner in which the event was dealt with felt a little lazy. Where was the fallout? I can only assume that they are saving that for the series 4 opener- if it is skimmed over I will be fuming! There's still an element of classic Downton in here but parts of the episode drag and you find yourself wondering if this beloved show is nearing its end.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By KI Girl
Format:DVD
I must say, based on the 2011 Christmas Special, I was looking forward to something uplifting to resurrect what I thought had been a rather dull, boring and drawn out Series 3 compared to the brilliance of the past two Series and special. Sadly I was not impressed and think that Downton has run its course. As others have commented on, to focus on the marriage woes of an unknown couple in Scotland, seems to reflect that there is no more storyline for the main stay characters. I understand that season 4 and the next Christmas special have been commissioned but feel if not for the last dramatic scene (which was such as to not leave anyone in the 'festive spirit') Julian Fellows would have nowhere to take the story - and perhaps he still doesn't. I love his writing and am a big fan - but all good things must come to an end... Lets hope they can go out on a high and not further dissappoint !
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By C. Rucroft
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As anyone who has read any of my other reviews knows, I am a great Downton Abbey fan. I could not wait for the 'Christmas special' despite knowing it was not set at Christmas. In this episode, the family have gone to Scotland for their Summer break and the servants have been left behind in Downton.
Firstly, what I liked. I loved the beautiful scenery of Scotland alongside the stunning abbey. The sub plot involving Mrs Patmore was lovely - it was nice to see her character take on a much bigger role in the show. The mentions of Thirsk, where I'm from, made my day.
Unfortunately, this episode left a very bad taste in my mouth. I had no idea that the character who plays Matthew was leaving but the whole episode had been planned around this. Mary had to have had a baby by the end so there was somebody to succeed Matthew, instead of it being this wonderful occassion considering their fertility issues in the last series. I didn't like that this was how the producers chose to start the special. It is blatantly clear following this that Rose is intended to become the next Sybil. She is possibly one of the most annoying characters yet they have chosen to bring her in full time from series four.
Matthew's death happened in the last three minutes of the show and felt terribly rushed, for a main character. It will be interesting to see how they open the next series - either the aftermath, with a repeat of the grief we've just had for Sybil or it will be six months later. Either way, we are going to see Mary return to the cold character she is grieving over her husband's death, which doesn't really make for interesting viewing. It's also, as I have said, remarkably similar to the Sybil/Tom/Baby Sybil storyline. All we need now is for the baby to be called Matthew...
I don't think this was a special for the fans, it was for convenience and I think it shows by the poor (compared to other specials) ratings. As much as I love Downton, I think we might be coming to the end of the road. Series four could well be the last...
Firstly, what I liked. I loved the beautiful scenery of Scotland alongside the stunning abbey. The sub plot involving Mrs Patmore was lovely - it was nice to see her character take on a much bigger role in the show. The mentions of Thirsk, where I'm from, made my day.
Unfortunately, this episode left a very bad taste in my mouth. I had no idea that the character who plays Matthew was leaving but the whole episode had been planned around this. Mary had to have had a baby by the end so there was somebody to succeed Matthew, instead of it being this wonderful occassion considering their fertility issues in the last series. I didn't like that this was how the producers chose to start the special. It is blatantly clear following this that Rose is intended to become the next Sybil. She is possibly one of the most annoying characters yet they have chosen to bring her in full time from series four.
Matthew's death happened in the last three minutes of the show and felt terribly rushed, for a main character. It will be interesting to see how they open the next series - either the aftermath, with a repeat of the grief we've just had for Sybil or it will be six months later. Either way, we are going to see Mary return to the cold character she is grieving over her husband's death, which doesn't really make for interesting viewing. It's also, as I have said, remarkably similar to the Sybil/Tom/Baby Sybil storyline. All we need now is for the baby to be called Matthew...
I don't think this was a special for the fans, it was for convenience and I think it shows by the poor (compared to other specials) ratings. As much as I love Downton, I think we might be coming to the end of the road. Series four could well be the last...
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Quit When You Are In Front
The reviews put me off buying this episode of Downton Abbey. I have been a great fan of the series. It might have been wise to have stopped the series on a high note. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Kenny J
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Matthew is dead ... and so is my love for this series!
Matthew is dead! Yes that is a spoiler... but if you - like me - loved this series you'll be better off if you never buy it anyway! Read more
Published 2 days ago by Stefan (Germany)
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Maybe a little flat?
The first ever series of Downton was magnetic, magical. Since then the magic has been gradually seeping away. Maybe there has been too much, too soon? Read more
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Down in the Highlands....
Having seen nothing of the preceding three series of "Downton Abbey", I received a short resume from friends first who'd lapped them all up till now. So far, so good. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Adie Barrett
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downton abbey christmas
well posted great price and saved my pennies could order early too so no need to Waite to order fantastic
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Is Matthew dead?
I very much enjoyed this Christmas Special even though nothing really dramatic happened until the end. SPOILER ALERT! Read more
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