As the Downton Abbey movie continues to delight moms across the country and make a whole lot of money, it’s hard to forget that it pioneered a new genre within the industry: cleaning thriller. The butlers, the servants, the under-butlers, the valets, the lady’s maids! They only have [checks calendar] a year and half until the king and queen arrive for a royal visit, but things are already looking dire thanks to all those damn windows and tablecloths that require attention. And don’t even get us started about the side plot involving Lady Mary’s new haircut. That’s too much stress for one film.
The Stakes Have Never Been Lower in SNL’s Downton Abbey Trailer
