Agree with other reviewers' assessment of this as filler, or soap-opera -- which season two has largely been, though often rising above. With The Gordon character, we find ourselves wandering off into Anastasia territory -- which feels like a sidetrack. And it is: though nicely done, it feels like a bit of a cheat. However, it's also a true angle on the fragility of the primogeniture system which has been this series' driving plot from episode 1.
Speaking of plot, pursuing the Ethel line is important but seems outside the scope of this series ... however, there is a nice contrast presented with the war widow who replaces her position.
Speaking of plot, pursuing the Ethel line is important but seems outside the scope of this series ... however, there is a nice contrast presented with the war widow who replaces her position.