The plot interweaves two stories - one is an intriguing surprise about Lady Violet's past, the other is a more standard "new things happening at Downton", but at least it's better than the visit of the King and Queen that passed for a plot in the first movie.
Several characters have a fitting closure - Molesley's was a bit of a surprise, but not too forced; ditto for Barrow.
Acting is good as usual, and the new characters fit in nicely with the tried-and-tested cast. Scenography is top notch.
I'd definitely recommend it for fans of the TV series, and for those who were disappointed by the first movie.
