'downton abbey' was not on my february video recommendations only because i had not yet seen it. in a way i'm glad because now i can give it it's own spotlight. and it damn well deserves it. the bbc production aired on american pbs stations recently may be one of the best 2011 tv has to offer. it is simply put perfectly brilliant. that wasn't exactly simple was it? the brits know how to do it. the always wonderful, and fun, maggie smith, along with hugh bonnivile and american expat elizabeth mcgovern head a stellar cast. there is not a weak link in any performance. they all shine. and seeing the all too missed ms. mcgovern again was a real treat. the series is available on dvd and blu ray and can be rented on netflix. treat yourself to something wonderful and rent or buy this masterpiece. masterpiece? yes! and that's why pbs presented it on 'masterpiece theater'
the charmingly lovely elizabeth mcgovern
the ever brilliant maggie smith
hugh bonneville, jim carter, jessica brown-findlay and michelle dockery
the sisters played by jessica brown-findlay, michelle dockery and laura carmichael
the upstairs and the downstairs of it all
now go ahead and treat yourself to good writing, directing and acting...and great television
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