Downton Abbey and the Myth of the Good Aristocrat

God, I hate Downton Abbey. The beloved ITV post-Edwardian period drama and domestic PBS mainstay is purported to be ending with a third theatrical release, closing as I write. Created by the Right Honourable peer Julian Fellowes—who is also the sole scriptwriter—the series is beloved among masses of good-hearted PBS viewers for its lovely photography, exquisite locations, fine cast, and great performances.


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