chaos, Upstairs Downstairs, Guiding Light

[yahtzee63]

So, I thought I was flying down to NOLA for the house closing Tuesday night, but no! The flight is Tuesday morning. This makes tomorrow extra special chaos, during which I have -- you know, let's just say I have a lot to do. It's a little overpowering. But I'm canceling what I can cancel and determined to just get up in the morning and hit it hard

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[mrstater]

I loved UD! (And they've commissioned another series, yay!) I thought it was really fascinating to see how the class structure as exemplified in that household influenced the British fascist movement--and that, in turn, was really interesting having seen The King's Speech not long ago.

And I'm totally with you loving Mr. Amanjit and Rachel! Why did she have to die? He was so obviously in love with her...I shipped them so hard in that one episode, lol. He's my absolute favorite.

[yahtzee63]

Yes, ITA that having seen "The King's Speech" added a lot to UD. And yes, Amanjit is marvelous. He did love Rachel and yet was totally willing to accept her on whatever terms she chose, whether that was as coworkers, friends or more. He really admires Maud - their relationship is one I'd like to see explored more in-depth. And how AWESOME was it when Hallam ordered Amanjit to go through Maud's private papers and he said, "Threaten me. I will not do it unless you threaten me." That was badass.

[mrstater]

He did love Rachel and yet was totally willing to accept her on whatever terms she chose, whether that was as coworkers, friends or more.

Sigh. And that just makes him all the more wonderful...And fanfic-worthy, lol.

And how AWESOME was it when Hallam ordered Amanjit to go through Maud's private papers and he said, "Threaten me. I will not do it unless you threaten me." That was badass.

Guh. I loved that. Especially because you know he wanted Rachel's daughter (OMG, totally blanking on her name) back as much as anyone did!

[yahtzee63]

OMG, totally. He adored Lotte but wouldn't betray Maud because he is a Man of Honor, dammit. I would love to write/read Amanjit/Rachel fic.

[brightly_woven]

LOVED that moment too. I told my husband, "Since there is no Bates in U/D, I am going to root for Amanjit and the first person he clicks with." And then to have Rachel die so soon after the budding of first interest.

Sad! Wonderful!

[yahtzee63]

Your icon is so awesome!

[brightly_woven]

BTW, I love your analyses of the two shows and how they enrich each other--King's Speech too.

So interesting to be watching all within a short span of time.