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ok so this is ✩‧₊˚ diabolical ‧₊˚✩

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being sick & miserable objectively sucks, but it has become significantly easier to cope with since learning that “sickness behavior” is a well documented part of the body’s immune response

feeling not only physically but also emotionally like fucking garbage is unfortunately an extremely effective way to force your body to prioritize fighting infection & keeping you alive. i don’t have to like it, but knowing why i get weepy & pathetic when sick does help at least a little

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Movies watched in 2025: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

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Fairy Tales are a necessity because they dare speak the truths that the world never wants to hear;

That adults are cruel to children.

That you will suffer injustice, but that doesn't give you the right to be unjust to others.

That there are negative consequences to indulging vices.

That upholding moral principles is always the better path, even in the face of hardship.

That you will die someday.

And that inspite of all the bad in the world, it is worth persevering and finding the love and joy that is out there.

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Robin Hood (1973) 100% real no fake In all seriousness y'all are right maid marian should've been a lion and i will now die on this hill. So here. a little edit/redesign/whatever this is.

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I must say I really adore that one specific character in Julian Fellowes shows who just had the weirdest set of prejudices. Robert will happily hire ex-cons and is legitimately very progressive for his time when it comes to race and gender but he can’t handle his granddaughter being Catholic. Aunt Agnes supports suffrage, women’s independence, and racial equality, but she draws the line at divorcees. It’s such a weird character archetype and you know what I love it

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THEY 😭😍

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But the heavenly estate still has some life left. Fellowes does an admirable job giving each character their final turn in the spotlight, from Thomas Barrow (Rob James-Collier) now on an upswing after finding acceptance in a different kind of life, to a particularly charming storyline about Daisy (Sophie McShera), the once-mousy maid whose rise in the kitchen — and the community — continues. Carson (Jim Carter) is reliably great as the beloved butler ponders retirement, and Isabel (Penelope Wilton) remains a fighter for anyone who can use a steely advocate (and a quick quip).

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Is a Long Final Goodbye

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"A true delight for longtime viewers will be watching sisters Mary and Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael) explore new facets of their always-charged dynamic — and discover in one another an unlikely ally." ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Is a Long Final Goodbye

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Is a Long Final Goodbye

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Isobel and Molesley Spoilers

"Others include Lady Merton aka Isobel (the wonderful Penelope Wilton) getting new power running the annual county fair, much to the distaste of the man who thinks he is in charge, Sir Hector Moreland (Simon Russell Beale)."

"There is also a charming story thread for Footman Mr. Moseley (Kevin Doyle stealing scenes), who has written a movie and is working on a second as he forges a second career outside of the service job at Downton. “You know the real stars are the writers!” he says enthusiastically,"

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Tom and Edith Spoiler

"slick and sexy newcomer Sambrook played with sly charm by Nivola, bringing forth a interloper who may not be who he says he is. That discovery is due to the return of Tom, again nicely played by Allen Leach, who is in cahoots with Laura Carmichael’s feisty Edith to get to the truth, if only for the sake of this entire family empire."

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Called It

(Lady Edith spoiler)

"Another major plot element is Cora’s effort to restore her daughter’s reputation by throwing a party, which runs into a snag when their neighbors refuse to attend. Mary’s enterprising sister Edith (Laura Carmichael) devises a plan to invite Coward, in whose show their friend Guy Dexter (Dominic West), now secretly in a relationship with their former servant Thomas (Robert James-Collier), is appearing. News of Coward’s impending attendance, spread by the area’s servants, results in a triumphant event in which Coward not only sings a song but also, upon hearing of Mary’s divorce, hatches the plot for Private Lives."

'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Review: A Fine End to a Beloved Saga

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If I had to single out any MVPs, it's an absolute delight to see how far Laura Carmichael's Edith has come over the years, and Thomas goes to some rather unexpected places.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Review - The Sendoff Is An Emotional Love Letter To Longtime Fans

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plenty of talk about “don’t go where i can’t follow” but not enough talk about sam leaving his sword and the phial of galadriel by his side while begging frodo to understand that he has to go on. not enough talk about him contemplating hunting down gollum and killing him, but realizing it wouldn’t be worth it because it wouldn’t bring frodo back, and he would rather be dead alongside him — even though “that too would be a lonely journey.” not enough talk about sam kissing frodo’s forehead as he takes the ring from his neck, and frodo not responding being what truly convinces sam he’s dead. not enough talk about sam promising that if he doesn’t die in mordor, he’ll come back to frodo’s body, and “he’ll not leave you again.” not enough talk about the steps away from cirith ungol being “the heaviest and most reluctant” sam had ever taken.

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"The most intriguing component is the return of the former butler Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier), who had become the secret lover of the movie star Guy Dexter (Dominic West) in the previous installment. West and Barrow have such natural chemistry that it would be easy to imagine an entirely separate film about their concealed, yet passionate relationship."

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Movie Review: A Charming, Gleefully Sendoff To Julian Fellowes’ Ensemble Drama - High On Films

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The stars of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale attend the "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" world premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on September 03, 2025 in London, England. (

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Rob James-Collier via Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Premiere

September 3rd, 2025