Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 9 podcast recap: Stream the Slate spoiler special (AUDIO).

What Has Downton Learned from Reality TV? Two Slate Critics Dissect the Latest Episode.

What Has Downton Learned from Reality TV? Two Slate Critics Dissect the Latest Episode.

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March 3 2015 8:02 AM

What Has Downton Learned From Reality TV? We Discuss the Latest Episode.

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Downton Abbey: Where people stop being polite ... and start getting real.

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Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey.

In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss the dowager countess’ romantic past with Prince Kuragin, how Rose’s quick thinking earned Lord Sinderby’s trust, and what lessons Downton Abbey has learned from reality TV.

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Spoilers for Episodes 4 to 9 will be made available to Slate Plus members on Sundays at 10 p.m. Eastern, at the conclusion of the PBS broadcast—and to non-members on Tuesdays morning. (Want early access? Join Slate Plus!)

Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode.