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. 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.Listen to the other episodes here.Feedback about today’s podcast? Let us know! Plus@Slate.com. For info on how to subscribe to the Slate Plus podcast feed, go here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices