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Former Senior Library Service Specialist of 27 yrs here. I cosign ALL OF THIS.

Y'all think they will discuss Aaron Bushnell today?

You are probably putting more thought into it than Fellowes. I appreciate the ideas you and other posters are presenting here. They are actually thoughtful and intriguing.

That Maude and Crowther are testing oscar would be a fabulous plot twist! Which prolly means that it won't happen.

Absolutely! And I'd love to know how Peggy's once enslaved father achieved the success that he has. And her mom and dad's journey to New York.

Why does Fellowes hate redheads so much?

Heh. Your use of racist-ing made me chuckle. I get your point. Yes, I'd love to see Ada take an interest in tackling injustice, too. I feel that, last season, she seemed more...worldly? Aware? Slightly more feisty? She seems dumbed down and more sheltered this season.

As a Black woman who grew up in and still lives in the south...that scene didn't feel off or contrived. It felt very true. That boorish behavior and the placating reactions to it felt pretty spot on. Sure, there was racism in New York, and Peggy has definitely experienced it. Black people in the south lived with a different kind, the violent, deadly kind that could erupt at any moment, for the slightest reason or no reason at all. Someone mentioned that Peggy is this series Edith, and I agree. This feels like, as the main Black character, she is burdened with carrying all the harshest realities of life and I don't like it.

But still, his former hosts should not have had to find out about his change of plans via the morning paper. To me, that shows that the Duke is tacky and an opportunist. And Bertha is too excited by her royal "catch" to see the red flags.

Ok...Looooord, the Russell reunion got me tearing up over here! The raw emotion and passion between those two! His pleading for forgiveness! The way she exhaled and melted in relief in his embrace! And the scene where he blocked that server at the fancy dinner, "Mrs. Russell is exactly where she should be." And fixing all problems by throwing copious amounts of cash at them... Lord, I see what you have done for others...sigh. Do we know who gave that dinner? I found that Duke to be rather mediocre. And a boor to just ditch the Wintertons without notice. Peggy is such a sharp, bright, shining young woman. I want nothing but the best for her. I appreciate her storyline, but it feels kind of out of place among the more frivolous yet life and death sopa opera shenanigans of the rest of the show. Social death vs potential actual death.

All four faces CRACKED. And when I saw it was Turner, I thought: "Awwwwww, SHIIIIIIIIT!!!"

He's an old man, and Turner used her magic pointy tittie powers on him. He didn't stand a chance.

I was so sad that the series is over! I thought there were 8 episodes. I'm hungry for more! I might just go back and watch it all again. It's leaving Max after October 31. I appreciate all the excellent and thoughtful takes on here. The only thing I want to add is that I thought that Louis looked absolutely, breathtakingly gorgeous at the ball. His makeup and hair...ahhhhh! Chef's kiss. That 18th century style suited him so well.

Yes! There was even a raccoon!

@ShannaB Thanks for the recommendation!

I was not familiar with this actor, but, I'm now a fan! He's so handsome, a great actor, and I absolutely adore his voice.

The show is back! Season 5 has eight episodes, and the MUAs are tasked with doing makeup for some highly recognizable shows and brands!

Well, slavery contributed greatly to the US becoming a prosperous and dominant world force. I think that the impact of social class is never discussed enough in the US. I read once that a person will have more in common, in some ways, with their social class than their race. I mean, my daughter, the Obama girls, Willow and Jaiden Smith and Blue Ivy are all Black, but my daughter is having a vastly different experience of life than my daughter, lol. And, trust, there would be some wealthy Black and Brown people impacted if they got rid of legacy admissions.

Me too!

OK. I am so GLAD that Whoopi pulled Alyssa up about welfare and work requirements. Alyssa was showing her privilege and blind adherence to GOP talking points in that moment. Without even thinking about it, Alyssa was willing to punch down on poor people. From personal experience, and this was years ago: You DON'T get that much, and you already DO have to actively be looking for a job. I am glad that those benefits were there for me and my family during a time we were struggling. They are part of the societal safety net, and people shouldn't be shamed for using them.

THIS.

I really enjoyed this show and hope it comes back for a second season. I appreciated that the women and girls were allowed to be complicated and messy and contradictory and even unlikable. That was great to see. I love Roxy's swag and her unabashed embrace of her power. I love how Eve is consolidating her power and tying it into something bigger. She and Roxy are gonna be a FORCE. I love how cunning Tatiana is, and how she used her femininity and the general's misogyny to guide the soldiers into a trap. I love Margot's exploration of her powers, and how her relationship with her older daughter is developing. The family dynamics are very interesting. I'm disappointed with the husband's attitude, but not surprised. The recruiting of the son into the manosphere is definitely gonna bear some interesting fruit.

OK, so now we need Bull to show up...

I think Dr. Beck was a monster. I mean, he actually allowed his 3rd wife to stay on birth control when it was completely unnecessary! I'm glad the wives found resolution. And Ruby’s reunion with her daughter was very touching. A very small detail: I love how Ruby’s normally tightly coiled hair was puffy after her struggle with Isla in the water. Is the show really up for cancelation?

And Dan made sure Roz got her insulin shot when she was having a diabetic episode.