S01.E02: Money Isn't Everything

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I guess the first episode did a good job of setting the scene, since it was really easy to fall into the story with this second episode.

I still find the main character slightly unlikeable with her somewhat whiny and ungrateful attitude, but I do want to root for her.  She seems oblivious to the lawyer's interest in her, or does she not like him but is too polite to say?  I do think she has more chemistry with Larry, though we really nothing next to nothing about him.

I felt a bit badly for the two ladies who organized the bazaar.  It seemed like they chose the hotel over the ballroom so they wouldn't offend Mrs. Astor, but Mrs. Astor couldn't get away fast enough.  

Mr. Russell is very slimy and his stunt was immature, but sort of entertaining.  Agnes finally had a good line, about the people at the bazaar and the gutter.

I'm starting to like Ada.  I had a bit of prejudice about the actress but the scenes with Marian were good.  I like how Ada sees what Agnes is trying to do, but understands their impact on Marian.  

I agree Agnes' son looks way too old for the Russell's daughter, and he's such a snake.  Why does Fellowes always have to write gay men in such unfavorable light.  

This episode was quite short compared to the first one.