In the second season opener of Downton Abbey, war is on and it’s a fight for survival not only in the trenches but also with the heart. Will Matthew and Mary come to terms with their love? Will Anna end her run as a spinster? What will become of Bates and his new villainous wife? So many questions beg to be answered, but one thing is for sure, Downton will bear witness to more delicious backstabbing, schemes and hardship—all done tastefully with poise and proper behaviour, of course. Continue reading →