I mean, it's very ridiculous, but also very entertaining -- half of the servants are plotting against each other (or maybe just plotting for the fun of it?) and all the sisters hate each other, and everyone has a Deep Secret Past. And Maggie Smith (as the Dowager Countess) really does add a lot, as she waltzes around in gigantic pink and purple hats making snarky remarks at everyone.

I think you would find it amusing, and the costumes are GORGEOUS.