Downton Abbey: What's unsaid

I'm in love with Downton Abbey, like the rest of the world, but while watching it on Netflix with subtitles (I CAN'T UNDERSTAND ENGLISH!!!), it struck me that this show could be distilled down to its wordless expressions. Here, then, is a sort of Cliff's Notes of everything you need to know about Downton Abbey (minus the backhanded double entendres that tend to conclude scenes -- those you need actual words for).

Comments

[Claire]

LOVE. I knew something would come of those DA caps you were posting on tumblr. I need to start saying "SCOFF" whenever I am disgusted.

[Catherine T]

That sounds about right! I have started watching Season 2 (it's broadcasting in England) and it's much of the same wonderfulness!

[sonne]

Love this show, too, but I don't think the british aristocracy chuckle. (chuckles)

[Beth]

I imagine that "(chuckles to herself)" is the subtitle of Maggie Smith's existence.

[Beth]

I LOVE DOWNTOWN ABBEY!!! and...that about sums it up.

[JB]

No one delivers a sigh quite like Dame Maggie Smith

[Greg]

*Chuckles* Great post! I love Downton Abbey. O'Brien is such a bitch.

[Alma]

If only it said (slurp) during the kiss between the hot footman Thomas and the Duke...(sighs)

[LifeWithoutVerbs]

THANK YOU, Rich! American English is my first language, and I've never enjoyed British television shows or movies because I can't understand what the actors are saying. When I've tried to tell people that, they look at me like I'm insane. Maybe I am, but at least now I know I'm in good company.

[Melissa]

Chuckle, laugh, sigh, scoff, sob, gasp, gag, string quartet, mumble, applaud - sounds like Christmas with my family.

[Mallery Heise]

Sighs, sobbing, gasps, it's already playing in England?!!! Cousin Fucking Matthew Christ!!

[hungryandfrozen]

I love that if I had to play "match the subtitle to the screengrab" I'd probably mix up the "laughter" and the "sighs" completely.

[virustorjunta]

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Thanks for sharing!