Abbey Quote by Michael Hirst
“'Downton Abbey' is just one cliche after another, and it is a really, really poor piece of drama. But that's only me talking. That's just my take on it.”
About This Quote
Source Television: Downton Abbey, Series 1, 2010
The show relies on overused tropes, resulting in a low-quality drama.
In simple terms: Too many clichés.
Key Takeaway
Seek originality in storytelling.
Themes
media
critique
originality
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
critical
evaluative
When to use this quote
- TV reviews
- scriptwriting
- audience expectations
Key Concepts
narrative structure
cultural impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a drama compelling?
- Can familiar elements be refreshed?
A Different Perspective
Clichés may resonate with some viewers.
![“We were all expecting to finish [Downton Abbey] after Series 1, actually. And then, it got extended to Series 3, and that's when two of our much loved and much missed friends left. And then, it was going to be done with Series 5, but Julian Fellowes said, "I'd like to do one more." So it's been a…” quote by Hugh Bonneville](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c8/hugh-bonneville-22027_abbey_we-were-all-expecting-to-finish-downton_274801.jpg)
