Having run out of decent TV, finally watching Downton Abbey, and

[Duer 157099]

only got to begin with Season 2, so went to wikipedia to try and figure out the backstory and who is who etc, and gee, if you haven't seen the series yet, DO NOT go looking at wiki for answers, cuz they don't put a SPOILER ALERT anywhere!

All I wanted to know was how everyone was related! But instead, in the character descriptions, there are things like "widower of.... " etc. And all sorts of serious spoilers for those of us who haven't seen it yet.

Still, I'm enjoying the series. Only a few episodes into Season 2.

[Arugula Latte]

1. I just put the first season on hold at the library ...

One of these years I will be caught up.

[CurtEastPoint]

2. Season 2...wonderful! I just finished it tonight and am recording S3 - E1 tonight!

[State the Obvious]

3. This family-tree format might help.

I wanted to learn the characters before I began the series (which I was able to do with a little help). If I didn't do this first, I knew I would get confused and lose interest.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/characters.html

(If you click on "download printable file" at the bottom, you can also view summaries of each character...it's a fantastic overview)

I'm loving it!

[Aristus]

4. I really only watch in order to marvel over Michelle Dockery's flawless skin.