If you're still down on Downton Abbey, how has it been for you lately?

If you're still down on Downton Abbey, how has it been for you lately?
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I am getting frustrated with it although I am addicted. This was such a manipulative development although I know that the actor wanted out of the show. I also found it really odd in the previous episode that they kept Barrow on and promoted him. It seemed a very unlikely thing to happen. I did love the Mrs. Patmore subplot and I always love Bates and Anna but I do get mad at the plotting at times.
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