There's no two ways about it — i'm obsessed! A friend here and there has raved about it from time to time, and just this past weekend I got the chance to bum the DVDs from one such friend. In the 36 hours from Friday evening to Sunday morning, I found the time to finish the entire first season — and I loved every moment. From when Anna said "I love you" (she and Mr. Bates are adorable) to when Mary turned down Matthew (she does NOT deserve him), from Sybil's astonishingly brilliant "new frock" to Mrs. Hughes' carnival romance — I'm enamored. Though, Maggie Smith might be my all-time favorite (the things that come out of her mouth!) — she's outstanding in her role, and to all you McGonagall enthusiasts: you won't be disappointed. Not only are the characters lovable (well, some of them detestable), but the story line is riveting, the cinematography — beautiful, the score — haunting, the costumes — magnificent. I can't remember the last time a TV show captured me on so many levels; leave it to the Brits! Long live "Downton Abbey" — is it January (season 2) yet?
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