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tishkins — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:31:06 GMT

Really enjoyed last night's episode. The fashions as usual were great. Don't like that butler and his attitude . Wonder why he is always asking the maid to spy for him? Glad she seems to see the light and is enjoying the company of the other gentleman. Was so surprised at end of show to find out I was season final.OMG what am I to watch on Sunday night.Do hope Edith decides to keep.her baby. How did you all like the show?

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twinsister — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:40:51 GMT

I thought it was very good and liked the ending with Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson. The season was too short - especially since we have to wait until next January!! I don't know what the butler Barrow has over that Mrs. Baxter, but glad she is not cooperating any more. Didn't like that Barrow told Lord G that Branson brought a woman to the house. Also glad that Edith decided to bring her baby to England, even if for now she is not raising her. I think her family will eventually find out. Lady Mary did the right thing regarding the ticket in Bates' pocket.

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Suzeecat — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:00:22 GMT

I too was shocked and disappointed to find out it was the season finale! At least this season left off on a more pleasant note than last season (with Matthew's death). I loved seeing everyong frolicking at the beach.

So Mr. Bates is an expert forger and pickpocket (not to mention suspected murderer)! He does seem to have a darker side, but I still like him so much! Barrow is so dastardly! The actor who plays him does a very good job of portraying him as such a low-down villain.

There was so much going on in this episode I think I will re-watch. I was caught off guard from the beginning when it turned out that Edith had left to have her baby in Switzerland and already returned! I wasn't expecting that.

OMG the fashion ! ! ! I even swooned a bit to see Lord Grantham in his dress military uniform.

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JustJazzmom — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:08:04 GMT

I see a clue coming for next season-- the 'brown shirts' reference and there was reference for The Prince of Wales not caring too much about protocol-- maybe setting the stage for him dating Wallis Simpson some day.

I laughed at how Paul Giamatti was so boorish-- could it be a subtle dig at Americans from the writer?

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author — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:08:05 GMT

It was absolutely wonderful. I too did not realize it was the finale for season 4, oh no. I saved this episode and last week's so will re-watch to soak it all in, one more time at least.

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Mustang Shar — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:21:23 GMT

It was good! I will miss it too. My heart just breaks for Edith!! Now we get into the brown shirts in Germany....

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PurpleBunny — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:22:44 GMT

I've got it on right now ... Third time!!!

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Aiminghigh — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:26:10 GMT

I missed the brown shirt reference. Someone please tell me when it was and I will rewatch. I have DVDs of the four seasons and will watch the entire thing at least twice before next season. Do we really have to wait until January 2015 for more?? Sad.

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PurpleBunny — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:29:03 GMT

I loved it when Violet referred to, "Mary's men" and Mary said, "don't call them Mary's men!" Lol!!

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JustJazzmom — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:29:24 GMT

On 2/24/2014 Aiminghigh said: I missed the brown shirt reference. Someone please tell me when it was and I will rewatch. I have DVDs of the four seasons and will watch the entire thing at least twice before next season. Do we really have to wait until January 2015 for more?? Sad.

Lady Edith is telling about some information she has on her boyfriend and recounts the story of him getting into a fight with some 'brown shirts' because of what they were talking about. He went missing after this incident.

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Aiminghigh — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:31:36 GMT

Thanks, Jazz!

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KateChopin — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:31:51 GMT

I loved the historically accurate reference to Edward and Freda. Love when they do that---interweave the reality of the time with their story.

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PurpleBunny — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:32:22 GMT

I think Edith and her beau and their daughter will all get their happily ever after ...

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Aiminghigh — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:32:42 GMT

On 2/24/2014 PurpleBunny said: I loved it when Violet referred to, "Mary's men" and Mary said, "don't call them Mary's men!" Lol!!

I loved that, too! I wonder which man she will end up with?

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Aiminghigh — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:34:39 GMT

All the gowns were extraordinary. I particularly loved Rose's gown at the ball.

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PurpleBunny — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:35:16 GMT

On 2/24/2014 Aiminghigh said:
On 2/24/2014 PurpleBunny said: I loved it when Violet referred to, "Mary's men" and Mary said, "don't call them Mary's men!" Lol!!
I loved that, too! I wonder which man she will end up with?

I predict, Tom.

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ahoymate — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:36:17 GMT

Another whole year to wait for a new season? Season 5??? Geesh, this is not fun! They kept their US audience waiting a whole year & for what? A couple months of season 4! The most watched PBS show and this is how they choose to operate? Crazy!

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Chimi — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:43:23 GMT

I too enjoyed last night's episode but the season is way too short for us devotees. I suspect it takes quite a bit of money to produce these shows...the wardrobe alone with the many changes for both men and woman, upstairs and downstairs, has got to run into some serious money. Love the dowager and Cora's mother when they banter together. Mr. Bates is certainly multi-talented and does appear to have a dark side but do love his adoration of Anna. As for the mention of the brown shirts, I believe I read somewhere a while back that Edith's beau would get involved with the brown shirts but I could have been mistaken.

Every season the UK viewers send out spoilers from each episode as they see them ahead of us. I did peek...just once....but it's hard not to look each week to see what happened. Filming began this month for the next season, hope these performances last for a while. It is nice to watch top notch entertainment.

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Rainbows and Roses — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:46:23 GMT

I am going through Downton Abbey withdrawal as of today........I love love the series and Season 5 will come back to the USA next January so we have 10 months to go..........well a few days over 10 months......they will be filming soon and come out in their country in September I believe.

I was shocked there was no bad ending and I am very happy there was not.....it was simply perfect to me and the Downton Abbey fans............what to do until then? Well, I don't know but someone suggested The Paradise but I don't know when or what channel it comes on. Boo hoo I miss the show.

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mstt10 — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 21:58:39 GMT

I thought it was a beautiful ending to the season. I had an all over good feeling, at the end. This is quality programming. Everything else pales in comparison, at least for me.