This is officially the best show in existence. I cannot rave about this show enough. The actors are so committed and the script is just so amazing! THIS IS WHY I LOVE BRITISH PEOPLE!!
So everyone knows the famous story/character Sherlock Holmes and his 'bromantic' partner, Dr. John Watson. This reincarnation of the old stories is so true to the original and is like no other remake out there. Arthur Conan Doyle would be proud.
Except for when things have to be brought into this century, like using cell phones or the incorporation of genetic testing, most everything else is extremely accurate. (Take this with a grain of salt because I have not yet read the book series, but a close friend of mine has and I am trusting her opinion.)
I don't really have any major problems with the show except that there are NOT enough episodes. BBC only provides us with 3 episodes per season and each episode is about 90 minutes...which of course is just enough to leave me wanting more.
The man who plays Sherlock however does bother me from time to time. Not because he doesn't play the part right (he actually fits it to a 'T') but his face reminds me of a dog. Or a deer in headlights. But that's nothing against him, it's not like he can do anything to make me feel less OCD about it. He is still a great actor and I see why he was cast in the show. AND he and Watson have great chemistry. Lots of eye sex ;)
I just started watching this series yesterday and now I'm already done with it. But after watching all the available episodes I would have to say that the first episode, A Study In Pink, would have to be my favorite. It's when you first meet Sherlock and Watson and find out how they get to be roomies. You are also introduced to Anderson, who doesn't have much of a role in the series except getting chastised repeatedly by Holmes. This kept me the most entertained.
I'll admit, the pilot needed the humor. The characters didn't have the likability yet and I couldn't connect with them on an emotional level...yet. Also it's very hard to sit down for 90 minutes without being tempted to do or watch something else. So the only two things that kept me watching were the facts that I loved Sherlock Holmes and every line of dialogue for the first 30 minutes was sarcastic and HILARIOUS. I'm a sucker for sarcasm.
I don't want to give away any plot lines or any spoilers because this show really is amazing. It was classic Sherlock Holmes: he was always one step ahead of the villain and two steps ahead of the audience. Now I watch a lot of crime shows and read a lot of mysteries but I couldn't figure out who did it 5 out of 6 times. (I did manage to guess the villain one time but I'm not sure that it counts because it was a repeat offense...nevermind, I still give myself props.)
Overall, 5 stars. If I could give more I would.
*Side note: if any of this post sounds too formal or strange it's probably because everything I've said recently has been in a British accent...apologies :) It should fade in a couple days, if I'm lucky.
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