-- Spoiler Alert if you did not see this week's episode --

Did anyone else catch that Robert had a gastrectomy this week?

I wonder how well Mrs. Patmore will do preparing a liquid diet? I am sure she can make it, and make it delicious, but I bet she will hate it!

@@2goldengirl im glad you said that about mercy street cuz im recording it but haven't started it cuz my co-worker said it wasn't good but now i'll start and see how it is

Mercy Street is a slow build. It may not have enough 'drama' for some but I'm finding it very good. I prefer slower paced shows where you get a chance to really get to know the characters.

And on that same topic, for all you Downton Abbey fans, try Upstairs/Downstairs. It was the pre-cursor to DA...and in my opinion, the better of the two series.

You know I hate to say it but upstairs downstairs is not the right time. For me I really like 1800s Drama. once they start getting into the 20s I lose interest a bit. I even bought the mini series with Jeremy Irons I'm trying to think of the name right now and I didn't like it immediately and now I own the stupid DVD set LOL. Id like to see another 1800s piece come around and I prefer it to be based in Europe rather than the US

I'm going to wait for you guys to finish then we can all talk. I have seen it all and I will ruin it.

Overall, I think this season had the worst writing they have ever had.

I recently finished it and I just don't know if it was the writing so much as them being in a rush to tie up every loose end. It just made it feel very choppy without giving anything away feel free to DM me though I wouldn't mind a chat

The gastrectomy was created as a "cure" for ulcers originally and was discovered to have the unintended, yet sometimes wanted effect of weightloss. ???? I couldn't help but chortle a little and wonder if that's why the show is ending...because Hugh Bonneville doesn't want to have to lose weight to keep up with Lord Grantham.

Speaking of Downton... The writer, Julian Fellows is slated to do a show in the US. It's reported to be set in the Gilded age in NYC.

I can't wait!!!

Touring fabulous Gilded age mansions or even better staying in one converted to a hotel is one of my passions.

I don't know where it stands in the pipeline, but there is supposed to be a version of CALL THE MIDWIFE set in Appalachia.

Speaking of Downton... The writer, Julian Fellows is slated to do a show in the US. It's reported to be set in the Gilded age in NYC.

I can't wait!!!

Touring fabulous Gilded age mansions or even better staying in one converted to a hotel is one of my passions.

There is a fabulous highclere castle vacation that includes dinner there during Christmas. It's pricey but sounds fabulous

@@pr_pitbullgrl, if you're into the Victorian period, I read that there is a BBC series on Victoria & Albert that will be taking Downton Abbey's timeslot, but I believe we have to wait til January.

In the meantime, "Outlander" returns this spring, and this is the second book, so they're going to Paris. I've seen photos of some of the costumes and they're simply to die for.

@@2goldengirl that sounds good. i loved the victoria and albert movie with emily blunt.

all i ask is something set in the 1800's with a big sprawling English estate. is that too much to ask for!? lol

Did you see BELLE? It may have been set in the eighteen or early nineteenth century.

@@Inner Surfer Girl i did see Belle. it was excellent. I think i've seen everything i could in that time period. Every version of Pride & Prejudice even the black and white one, like five versions of Sense & Sensibility. A million versions of Great Expectations.....etc etc lol

also julian did a mini series of Titanic which was actually quite good. Very interesting and well-done.

Does anyone else see Lady Mary and Tom getting together?

No, I hope not. He deserves (and has already had) much better than her. I hope they keep the brother and sister relationship.

You are right! I want him to end up with someone and thought maybe he could get her down off her high horse.