The British periodic drama "Downton Abbey" is exploding with self-awareness, drama and romance. On paper, some people were sceptical about what they considered to be "another" Victoria era television series but "Downton Abbey" really raises the bar! The television series transcends the elements of soap opera with lavish characters, intense plots and beautiful settings. Although, sometimes I have found the script-writing to not be the best, this is a case where the actors can turn messy lines into treasured gold.