"Downton Abbey" Is Actually Better Than Marvel, Here's Why
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The Downton Abbey cinematic universe is filled with class, laughter, and high stakes drama.
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While the Marvel movies and DC films have an undeniable universal appeal; including great characters, impressive effects, and jaw-dropping action, there is one ongoing series that rivals even the most elaborate comic book franchise.
Yes, you heard right, Downton Abbey and its inhabitants can give Captain America and his Avengers a run for their money any day. Don't believe me? Read on and become a convert.
1.The One-Liners Are The Best
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Steve Rogers' iconic Captain America one-liner, "I can do this all day" illustrates that he is a man who has the time and energy to continuously combat evil.
While the Dowager Countess's earnest question, "What is a week-end?" shows that she quite literally has no concept of time; as there is no difference to her between the weekdays where people work and the weekends where common folk get to relax.
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She has all the time in the world to live without a care, seven days a week.
And based on this simple phrase alone, she is more badass than any character in the comic book world.
2.The Villains Are Nastier
3.The Orchestral Score Is Phenomenal
And this heartbreaking piece "Nothing To Forgive"... I mean, come on!
4.Downton Promotes Its Underlings
But I guess if these two men have anything in common besides their automobile trade, it's that both of their loved ones died tragic premature deaths.
5.Some Of The Characters — Namely The Dowager Countess — Seem To Live Forever
6.Downton Abbey Uses Less CGI Than Many Titles
However, when an out-of-time water bottle showed up in a promotional photo for Downton, the actors embraced the gaffe.
The cast took to social media to show how they are comfortable being the butt of a period incorrect joke.
7.Downton Has Just As Many Characters
People were very impressed by the number of characters that appeared on the Avengers: Endgame poster, but it does not compare to the amount of cast members featured on your average Downton Abbey poster. They fit more characters under one roof than Tony Stark could fit into Stark Industries.
8.The Retro Posters Are Fantastic
While most movie posters gravitate toward the maligned "big head" one-sheet featuring one actor's...well, big head, the creatives at the Downton franchise have decided to take this cool retro approach to their new film Downton Abbey: A New Era.
9.They Don't Shy Away From Blood
Especially in this slap in the face dramatic scene where Lord Grantham's ulcer bursts; you've never seen so much blood on white linen...
10.Downton Has Way More Gloves
11.The Food Is Way Better At The Abbey
While the shawarma that the team eats at the end of The Avengers looks yummy, nothing can beat the food at Downton Abbey.
12.Downton Is Much More Scandalous
I don't think Stan Lee would ever show a group of well-to-do ladies try to dispose of a dead guy in their night gowns.
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13.And finally, Maggie Smith. Need I Say More?
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She is the GOAT.