Let the murders begin! No? Ah, then back to my bed. Only one thing gets me out of bed, you see.
If you are a fan of the TV series Downton Abbey, then Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), sequel to Downton Abbey (2019), may be particularly interesting, as various characters are making major moves – or having the hand of fate come down on their heads.
But for those of us not intimate with the Crawley’s and their servants, this gentle story of an unexpected gift, paralleled with a story of the making of a film on the property. can be confusing, even if it does have a few sharp lines that provokes amusement.
It’s mostly constructed to move along the story of this extended family, and, between the lines, to hint at the importance of roles in society, and the how the proper fulfillment of those roles is the duty of members of society.
No matter the personal cost.
Not being a fan, I certainly didn’t fall in love with it. The segues were abrupt, but that may have been a positive in requiring the audience to pay attention. But it’s certainly not going to stick in my memory and make me think.
Much.
