“I’ve loads of mates I do not like.”
In case you can imagine it, it has been three years for the reason that launch of the primary Downton Abbey movie. And now, the Crawley household and the workers of Downton have returned to the massive display for Downton Abbey: A New Period.
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In case you’re a fan of the present (and first movie), you will positively wish to try Downton Abbey: A New Period. It is like a heat, comforting hug from an previous buddy, and let’s be sincere, who DOESN’T want that proper now?! As all the time, the costumes and manufacturing design are GORGEOUS, and there is a number of fantastic want achievement for thus many characters. Principally, you will snort, you will cry, and you will want you could possibly stay in that world endlessly.
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In fact, among the best components of Downton Abbey is the Dowager Countess herself, Violet Crawley — performed by the legendary Maggie Smith.
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So, in celebration of the newest addition to the Downton legacy, here is an appreciation of a few of Violet Crawley’s finest, funniest, and most brutal moments over time…
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Just like the time the Dowager gave a chilly, however sincere, reception to her potential, future in-law:
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And the time she stated this HIGHLY relatable line about mates:
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The time she made this excellent arrange for a joke:
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The time she felt she wasn’t clear sufficient:
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The time Lord Grantham tried out a brand new style pattern (black tie) and the Dowager threw this shade at him:
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The time she threw this roadblock down:
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The time she laid down this reality:
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The time she took (one other) jab at enemy-to-best-friend Mrs. Crawley:
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The time she questioned expertise:
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The time she wished to make it clear she wasn’t a romantic:
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The time she wished to clear the air about her allegedly meddling with Mary and Matthew’s romance:
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The time she tried to provide Edith recommendation after she was left on the altar:
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After which proceeded to get pissed off with Edith just a few seconds later:
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The time she received brutally sincere about dealing with the very conceited Dr. Philip Tapsell:
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The time she took this lil’ jab at candy Mr. Molesley’s dancing:
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The time she agreed with Branson about illogical British aristocracy titles:
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The time she sat in a swivel chair, practically fell off, and was nonetheless capable of make a joke about it:
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The time she made positive to remind Lord Grantham who’s the mom and who’s the kid (when he was appearing up):
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The time she took YET ANOTHER jab at Mrs. Crawley:
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The time she really supported Mrs. Crawley (and likewise gave extra sage recommendation):
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And eventually, the time she stated this ICONIC line:
