Last Christmas, my family and I spent our entire Christmas vacation watching Foyles War which we quickly became obsessed with. I was introduced to a different style of cinema that I think is commonly used by British film. It is all about the importance of the pause. I noticed in Foyles War and in my new obsession, Downton Abbey the story unfolds slowly and intricately. For this type of cinema it is more about the plot than the fast paced high action film that is over seen in contemporary Hollywood cinema. British cinema emphasizes the value of the story, the talent of the actors and the combination of both elements to make a compelling, entertaining and captivating TV series.
Downton Abbey chronicles the numerous stories of both the family and servants of an early 1900s English manor. The first season starts the morning after the Titanic sinks and ends at the announcement of the First World War. I didn’t expect to become completely enthralled with this series but I couldn’t help myself. I adore all the characters and was impressed with all the actors. The best part of a TV series is that there is time to develop the characters and that is exactly how Downton Abbey presented itself. I found myself at times becoming too involved with each character that resulted in girlish squeals and gasps.
The drama at times can be extreme but it’s hard to resist the pull of the narrative. I truly enjoyed all the characters, even the secondary ones; it was a well casted series. Maggie Smith is a hoot and plays one of my favorite characters in the show. I highly recommend watching this series, and leave some time in your schedule because it is addicting!
I am now counting down the days until Season 2 premieres!
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