Well, I DO read books, an insane amount of them thank you, and I adore Downton Abbey all the same. There could be worse things to occupy our time. I cannot wait for the costumes!

Well, aren't you just a little ray of sunshine princess. I'll watch twice for you.

In today's high-tech world, I don't understand why the U.S. can't watch the show at the same time as the UK. I can't wait to find out what happens with Bates!

I can't believe the ugly sister (inside & out) finds a man!

Nasty comments aside, I have to wonder why this post made it onto Apartment Therapy.

I'm a huge Masterpiece fan, but I just couldn't get into DA. I tried hard. The clothing and settings are yummy, but the annoying qualites of a few of the actors (Elizabeth McGovern one of them) and the many, many incongruities just got to me. So while I wouldn't go as far as HRH, above, I don't think this series is up to Masterpiece standards, either.

@holler HAHAHAHA! seriously though I love this show and I wish I was British so I could see it sooner :p I read more than a book a week and I enjoy television - why can't you have both?

I really enjoyed season one but was pretty let down by season two. Still, I'm invested enough to want to keep watching, if for the Dowager Countess' zingers if nothing else.

If this is going to be on Apartment Therapy, how about as part of an article on doing seriously traditional rooms that are elegant without being fusty - and on Anna's budget instead of Lady Mary's?

I work with several people who don't own tvs and crticize those of us that do.

Funny I manage to read between one and three complete books a week, hold down a full-time job, cook, knit, garden, keep my house clean, have a satisfying social life and solid friendships, care for my happy, healthy pet, get plenty of sleep, and STILL! STILL, I TELL YOU, find time to be watch entertaining tv.

Hurrah! Can't wait! Now the question is whether to use Tunnelbear and watch it on the computer as it is released in the UK or wait to see it when PBS shows it Stateside. So many decisions... :)

Great show! Can't wait.

@ Laetitiae: first one, then the other!

Shirley has aged some since she was in "The Apartment"; a must see classic movie.

yeah it is confusing that this is on this blog.

meanwhile, i'm oddly not excited about this show anymore. weird.

I cant wait for it to start!!!! i will be looking for it online because there is no way im waiting until January.

Season 2 got a bit soap-opera-y, but I'm still excited for 3. Why oh why the long delay though?? Are they staying true to the period by shipping the episodes across the pond in a steamer trunk on a trans-Atlantic ocean liner?

@CHARLENEMCBRIDE, what's confusing about mentioning a show known for its amazing sets on a site about decor? Is this or is this not Palatial Estate Therapy? What's a weekend?

I would love to see some Downton inspired posts on AT, please!

HRH, take a pill and quit being one.

I can't wait! Love this series.

I think I remember there being periodic posts about incorporating Downton style into your home here on AT back in January during the Season Two run.

I, for one, ADORE this show though I did think Season Two was struck by the sophmore slump. I just wish I had the money to fly to England to watch the first run. What use are English relatives if you can't stay with them for Downton Abbey premieres? :-)

And on the subject of reading vs TV... I read plenty and I'm an author. I watch period dramas for inspiration since I write historical fiction. But even if I didn't write, I still think Downton is hella better than most of the fly-by-night, vulgar sitcoms that get rolled out every year.

I'm a DA junkie. But why oh why do they have to edit the US version? I don't know how Season 2 was edited, but we missed several hours worth of Season 1 here in the States...something about how Americans wouldn't understand/wouldn't be interested in inheritance laws....

Finally a post on AT that makes me glad I live in the UK..usually I'm just ogling beautiful things you feature that are sold on websites that that won't ship over here.

Roll in Downton Season 3!

@akay. I cannot say the word weekend anymore without adding "What is a weekend?" :-D LOVE!

Another series like this one is the newly launched 'Parade's End'. Beautiful people, beautiful interiors and British cast!

Dame Maggie Smith is AMAZING! I can't wait for this to be available here!! Love this show sooo much!