27-04-2024, 11:24 AM
(26-04-2024, 04:07 PM)Stuart Wrote: I think the reason why Downton stopped making episodic series was because that lifestyle of a stately home and plenty of domestic staff had largely disappeared by the time period they'd reached.
It was difficult to continue forward into the 1940s. It would become rather depressing without as much interaction between the staff and the family. The films seem to work well, and are still very enjoyable.
Heck, if they've reached the 1940s, wouldn't they lose some of the staff to conscription? You'd basically have to drop all of the male cast aged between 18 and 40 because they'd logically be off fighting in the war.