5 reasons to binge watch Downton Abbey this week:

Chances are you have not been living under a rock for the last five years, so you have heard of the ITV production Downton Abbey, which changed the way we looked at the period television show. Well before this wonderful and witty show comes to an end you need to binge watch the first five seasons (if only as a reminder of how far the upstairs and downstairs folks have come)! Here are the top five reasons why you should stop whatever show you are watching and tune in to Downton.

1. Maggie Smith- who can do no wrong as the out of touch Dowager Countess of Grantham.

2. The Crowley Sisters- This show does a great job of capturing real dynamics between sisters. There is jealously, backstabbing, misunderstanding, and love. The sister’s relationships are complex and really make Downton Abbey fun to watch.

3. Anna- Her story is so amazing especially what happens in season 5, but I won’t spoil anything if you have not seen it. Joanne Froggatt is magnificent as Anna, the downstairs staff member, who is closer to Mary than her own sisters. Anna’s romantic story is heartwarming and heartbreaking.

4. The costumes and cinematography- the detail in the costumes is out of this world. So much effort goes into making the look of Downton. The custom designer has outdone themselves. I watch the show sometimes just for the cinematography and the costumes.

5. Catch up- You need to catch up before starting the final season which began airing in the United States this week! Go, get yourself some tea or wine, and chocolate and binge Downton Abbey seasons 1-5 available on Amazon Prime, then go and enjoy the final season available through PBS.org!