
EPISODE 2.1
Episode One
The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news
... More about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna.LessThe Great War rages across Europe, and not even the serene Yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. The men and women of Downton are doing their part both on the front lines and the home front, but the intensity of war only serves to inflame the more familiar passions: love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal.
The emotional authenticity of Downton Abbey continues to make it a classic.
Full reviewSeason 2 is in many ways as captivating and addictive as the first (but) comes off as a shameless throwback to itself.
Full reviewDespite all the repetition and longueurs, this (season) frequently works... as a peppery little trifle.
Full reviewIf Downton’s staging and dialogue can be too on-the-nose, the characters are still drawn with great subtlety.
Full reviewDespite the obvious growing pains, the show gets things right more often than it gets them wrong...
Full reviewDownton Abbey: Season 2 is available to stream in New Zealand now on Prime Video and Neon and TVNZ On Demand.
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