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- BBC-1
- Feb 19, 2012
- BBC-1
- Feb 19, 2012
Summary A reversioning of the 1970s show, BBC One presents a three-part tale titled Upstairs, Downstairs. It picks up almost 5 years after the original series ended, in London's Belgravia in 1936. The show follows a wealthy family and their servants as they deal with the changes of a pre-war society.
- BBC-1
- Feb 19, 2012
- BBC-1
- Feb 19, 2012
Upstairs, Downstairs
Season 2
Season Premiere: Feb 19, 2012
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Summary A reversioning of the 1970s show, BBC One presents a three-part tale titled Upstairs, Downstairs. It picks up almost 5 years after the original series ended, in London's Belgravia in 1936. The show follows a wealthy family and their servants as they deal with the changes of a pre-war society.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
65
63% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
38% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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It's gripping stuff, seamlessly blending the larger tension of the world with the smaller dramas back at 165 Eaton.
No sooner has Upstairs veered toward farce than it redeems itself, again and again.
The refurbished series isn't as sharp as the '70s original (one of the lead characters is a monkey), and the Hollands aren't as juicy as the Granthams (literally no Turks die during sex), but it's still a whole lot of fun to look at.
At times, the show careens from black humor to near tragedy and then back again.
This is a family that could use some ruffling, with precious little chemistry between the series leads.
Frankly, it's a dispiriting season and I won't miss the show nearly as much as I'll miss Blake Ritson's charming turn as Sir Hallam's royal friend, the Duke of Kent.
The performances are all fine, as far as they go, but the script is filled with heavily telegraphed developments, inept character development and direction so scattershot, you're advised to have a supply of Dramamine at the ready to quell the motion sickness brought on by all the quick cuts.3907328.php#ixzz284ZLgzlk
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