The last time my wife and I visited friends in the USA they took us out for a meal with a group of their friends. Listening to the general conversation, some of which was about the quality of British television, I was quite surprised by the popularity of Foyle's War.
I think that's one of Julian Fellows skills. He's good at creating characters we hate, and characters we love, and situations that bring grief, sadness, or joy. And like you I was disappointed by the deaths of characters that were so important to the story. I was left with a feeling of, "How can we continue without them?" But continue we do, as we overcome these setbacks.I enjoyed it very much. I watched it less after they killed off Lady Sybil and Matthew Crawley. The times were interesting to learn about. Well acted.
Yeah, I think the Brits are masters at mystery writing. Maybe it's something in their blood, starting with Arthur Conan Doyle...
And, ala Agatha Christie, they were experts at what I call drawing room mysteries. No real action, no violence, just good stories.
I did not like Lady Mary. I guess that actress played her part too well.I agree with your points, and I felt the same way about Lady Edith. Carmichael was perfect in the part. M. Dockery was good too as Lady Mary Crawley, although her character was a bit of a bee-itch...
I comes close for me, but there is more conflict, and less uplifting parts to achieve the balance that Downton has.
