I’m loyal to only 3 TV shows: Downton Abbey, Project Runway, and Boardwalk Empire, and of the 3 my husband and son join me in watching only one of them, and it’s not the one you think. Now wait for it…

It’s Downton Abbey!

I never would have imagined that a costume drama featuring the British aristocracy and set in the early 1900’s would be anything more than a “chick thing,” but the story is so intriguing, so well written and so well-acted that the male half of the family has gotten entirely sucked in and is as anxiously awaiting Sunday’s premiere of the brand new season as I am!

And thanks to Rolling Stone magazine we now have a guide to all the main characters and what they've been up to. And whether you're new to the show or a loyal viewer in need of a refresher course you can read the Rolling Stone “Downton Abbey Season Three Cheat Sheet” without fear of spoilers! (Since the series is broadcast in Britain before it is in the U.S the internet is rife with spoilers, so beware)   

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