Star: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Mama’s Boy” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOz5i_uPts Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As usual with the series, while there is quite a bit of drama ranging from physical violence to watching an emotionally traumatic scene, the moments are watered down and given a swift comic relief moment – thus killing the power and meaning.

Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 8 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Rose gets married, people talk about leaving, the future, and then a scandal erupts. Review (with Spoilers) Sometimes I forget that British programming usually don’t have 24 episode seasons, but the benefit of that is they rarely overstay their welcome. However, with only 8 episodes this season, I must admit there was an…

Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As a lot of drama gets resolved, Lord Merton’s sons ruin a nearly peaceful episode. Review (with Spoilers) Well it seems I was wrong about Edith’s exit, but nonetheless it does seem a few characters are certainly planning for life after Downton. Though this isn’t to say others may not leave the family. But…

Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 5 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview While those at Downton continue to try to protect Mr. Bates, and Edith tries to salvage her ability to see Marigold, mostly everyone else is dealing with their romantic relations. Review (with Spoilers) I must admit I felt a bit bored by this episode. For while Lord Grantham gets in a fight, and we…

Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As people grow closer, things are revealed as they are seen flaws and all. Making most look more appealing than they did in the past. Review (with Spoilers) If there is one thing I have always found wonderfully strange about Downton Abbey, it is that it has such a large cast of characters, and…