FGNP
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Post by FGNP on Oct 17, 2012 17:12:33 GMT -5
So a bunch of us were talking about this on Tumblr and I thought I'd post it here too. What do you guys think he should do after he gets out of jail (about work)?
I would love for him to get his old job back, as Robert's valet. I want Robert to somehow get rid of Thomas, maybe find another job for him or something and give Bates his job back. I do like Thoams a tiny bit better after the last ep (still not a fan though) but I just really want things to go back to the way they were before. Bates loved that job. I know there are other things he can do in the estate but still.. Robert needs his old valet back.
What do you guys think?
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LNAKP
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Post by LNAKP on Oct 17, 2012 17:16:57 GMT -5
i want them to buy their hotel. but later, when the show is over... but yeah, the hotel with the children please.
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ITC
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Post by ITC on Oct 17, 2012 17:17:45 GMT -5
I'm not sure if Bates ever loved the job, I think he was grateful for the job and he didn't have all that much choice and it was a way to be near Anna. And eventually it became about being loyal to Lord Grantham.
But I think way too much has happened since and "you've got to keep moving, don't you". I personally would love it if he did something else after prison. Something with more responsibility and more control over his time and life. I think he's capable of much more than being a valet.
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LNAKP
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Post by LNAKP on Oct 17, 2012 17:43:33 GMT -5
I'm not sure if Bates ever loved the job, I think he was grateful for the job and he didn't have all that much choice and it was a way to be near Anna. And eventually it became about being loyal to Lord Grantham. But I think way too much has happened since and "you've got to keep moving, don't you". I personally would love it if he did something else after prison. Something with more responsibility and more control over his time and life. I think he's capable of much more than being a valet. Yes to all. |
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FGNP
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Post by FGNP on Oct 17, 2012 17:49:51 GMT -5
I'm not sure if Bates ever loved the job, I think he was grateful for the job and he didn't have all that much choice and it was a way to be near Anna. And eventually it became about being loyal to Lord Grantham. But I think way too much has happened since and "you've got to keep moving, don't you". I personally would love it if he did something else after prison. Something with more responsibility and more control over his time and life. I think he's capable of much more than being a valet. Hmm... well maybe he didn't LOVE it, but I do think he quite liked it. I agree, he was probably glad to be close to Anna. But I loved his special relationship with Robert, their friendship. I miss that. On the other hand, it would be interesting to see him maybe try something else. But I know I'd miss seeing him as the valet... |
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LNAKP
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Post by LNAKP on Oct 17, 2012 18:00:37 GMT -5
But I loved his special relationship with Robert, their friendship. I miss that. Also yes, but i'm not happy with Robert right now, so i think he doesn't deserves Bates u.u |
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ITC
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Post by ITC on Oct 17, 2012 18:31:31 GMT -5
Wouldn't it be great if Matthew and Bates could interest Robert in the farms and he could be a Gentleman Farmer (as long as it doesn't spoil his shoes of course) and it would allow him to focus on something and feel useful. And Bates and Robert could have manly talks while riding a tractor. Did they have tractors back then?
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Post by ELV on Oct 18, 2012 6:06:07 GMT -5
Farms and tractors? It really would be Emmerdale then.  |
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Post by TSR on Oct 18, 2012 11:05:45 GMT -5
ELV Bates could take on a role like a young Alan Turner had in Emmerdale and be estate manager? He could pounce about looking sharp in a nice whistle, pop into Downton for daily meetings with Robert and hang out in the servants hall perving over his wife in his spare time |
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Post by ELV on Oct 18, 2012 12:32:53 GMT -5
ELV Bates could take on a role like a young Alan Turner had in Emmerdale and be estate manager? He could pounce about looking sharp in a nice whistle, pop into Downton for daily meetings with Robert and hang out in the servants hall perving over his wife in his spare time Motorbike, leather jacket and sidecar for Anna aswell? |
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Post by cotypubby on Oct 19, 2012 11:33:34 GMT -5
While I'd love to see him return to being Robert's valet, I wonder if they were foreshadowing him working/managing the farm/cottage that Matthew was looking at.
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finm1
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Post by finm1 on Oct 20, 2012 5:05:18 GMT -5
Well my theory on this is that Thomas sexuality will come out and he will have to leave and Bates will get his old job back. A bit simple perhaps.
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joana
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Post by joana on Oct 20, 2012 17:31:11 GMT -5
well Bates will be an IMPORTANT member of the staff 'cause he'll travel with them to Scotland so I think he'll get is old valet job back. otherwise Robert wouldn't take him on his family vacation.
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wkth
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Post by wkth on Oct 21, 2012 13:18:44 GMT -5
I am not sure what Bates will do when he gets out. All I know is that whatever he ends up doing pleeease let it involve him having loads of screentime ;D
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Post by ELV on Oct 21, 2012 16:18:22 GMT -5
And no pomade in his hair...
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