Oooo, good mention!

"Would you still have the same morals and character?" Good question. Domingo, seeking to control his new asset, suggested that Doggett was a pervert or murderer. You could see Doggett doubting himself.

Cora and Robert also shared endearments on Robert's departure, which were more flowery than the norm. They seem to be in an affectionate phase. Couples go in and out of those, and TV couples should, also. I hope it's not a buildup for disaster.

"…he's a stand-up dude." Except when he's lying under a car.
Seriously, though, he's so much easier to like since he's dropped his big ol' working class attitude somewhat. He has come to love the family and vice versa.

I was about to say, "But remember, in Season One, when those two young suitors arrived late and played billiards while the others were at dinner?" Then I remembered—oh—that was Gosford Park. I could swear I saw a billiard room scene one time, though. A discussion between Matthew and Robert, perhaps?

Yes, and as we discussed last week, Napier was a good friend to Mary, going to some trouble to find her while she was traveling and come to her side to report the Pamuk gossip that broke after Edith wrote to the consulate. And this kindness was extended AFTER she rejected him. He has proved himself a good man and a…

You are hired.

Yes, Baxter is bringing out his sterling qualities.

"Lady Mary was perfectly splendid!"
"Lady Mary IS perfectly splendid!"

Yes, she is showing all of the signs. I am enjoying the growth in Mary's character: businesswoman, wise counsel, problem-solver, pig healer.

Molesley hits the dinger! Makes Baxter cheer!
Later falls asleep in lawn chair.

Hoo boy, I don't know if it was my sadness at losing Hoffman, or the story of A Late Quartet, or both—I couldn't turn the faucet off.

Love Keener. Will watch a film if she's in it for 5 minutes.

Gina Caranobot, please.

"…at least when their cheeks aren't blinking subway maps"
I believe the term is "discoface."

Agreed, and I also liked Ep.2 where sexbots were being enhanced with human skin/dna. Futuristic crime and interesting dilemma for Dorian when the enhanced sexbot had to be destroyed. Compelling sci-fi.

I understood that the bodies were recovered by the scammers and cremated right away.

Glad you brought this up. As I understand it, the shows are somewhat at the mercy of holiday scheduling. If a show is bumped for holiday specials, etc., then why go to the trouble of making a Christmas episode? That being said, it is my most ardent wish that they bring what's her name home from college for a Christmas…

Yes, and can we talk about his new hairstyle? This is one of those hairstyles where he'll hide the photos later.

Nolan looked so sad after his dance with Emily.