Sherlock

[DoctorDodge]

Anyone else really looking forward to this? Just caught the trailer, and right now I'm feeling really excited about it, which is more than I can say than when I saw the trailer for Guy Ritchie's movie!

YouTube- BBC Sherlock Trailer

Come on, I can't be the only one liking the look of this new series!

[Heather19]

Let me know how it is. Hopefully we'll get it out here in the near future.

[DoctorDodge]

Absolutely. Ordinarily, I'd be very, very skeptical of a Sherlock Holmes adaptation set in the modern day, but with the two names of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss listed as scriptwriters, any skepticism is thrown out the window and is turned into jam on the pavement far, far below. I'll expect I'll be raving about it Sunday night to make all you American folk jealous, hopefully! :P

The only thing I am dissapointed about hearing is how short it's going to be, which even by UK standards is short: 3 one hour long eps. 3 eps?!? What the hell?!? :panic: There better be more later in the year, that's all I'll say!

[Heather19]

Wow, that is really short. That's what we would call a miniseries :D And what else has Mark Gatiss done? He's done some Doctor Who, but what else?

[DoctorDodge]

He's mainly known over here for his work on dark comedy series The League of Gentlemen, in which he both co-wrote and starred with other comedians whose names I can't remember! He's written a novel series about a bisexual Edwardian spy called Lucifer Box, which sounds so awesome that I have to read them sometime! But with all his open obsessions of great literature, including Charles Dickens, and his dark sense of humour, I think he could make a Sherlock Holmes series work. He's gonna have to: Moffat's so busy, I think he's pretty much left Sherlock in Gatiss's hands!

[DoctorDodge]

Oh! Not 3 one hour eps: 3 90 minute eps! :excited: With absolutely no adverts, that's practically a movie every week! God bless this country and it's flexible tv lengths! :excited:

[Heather19]

Well that's not so bad then :)

[alkanto]

Oh, that looks cool! :D

Though I fear I may differ with you on opinion regarding Sherlock adaptations....I LOVED the Guy Ritchie movie this winter. I think it was mostly due to Robert Downey Jr., but I saw it four times in theatres..

But only 3 episodes? Wow...that is short. That just makes me sad...knowing that the DVDs will still be exorbitantly priced for a very short viewing time...not that it will stop me from buying them, of course :P
Tell me how it goes, certainly! I'm jealous that you get sooner that us...but we still get a ton of shows before you, I suppose it's fair..-ish?

[DoctorDodge]

Well, it is fair with British icons, at least. Goes double for Doctor Who too, although you only have to wait 2 extra weeks for that now, so that's not so bad! Just as long as us Brits get to see it first! :P

And I'll be honest, alkanto: I've yet to see the movie, I just know that the trailer for it didn't impress me as much as this one for being a faithful Holmes adaptation. Maybe I'll see it soon, but...Robert Downey Junior as a British icon? Great American actor, but still: American, and seeing Sherlock Holmes fighting instead of using detecting skills?!? You can imagine my skepticism about that!

And 3 episodes isn't so bad if each episode is 90 minutes long. Really, the price will be worth it: that's about 4 and a half hours viewing time! Of Sherlock Holmes! 3 movies is definitely worth it, I think!

[alkanto]

As far as the newest movie goes, there is a nice mix of physical and deduction crime solving involved. I've read the books (well, most of them...) and it seems fairly true to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock...well, at least as accurate as Hollywood has ever made something...:rollseyes:

it even goes so far as to include him being an opiate(? - sorry, it's been a while, I don't remember the exact drug of choice) addict, being slightly...off at times, and knowing some basic combat skills. Anyways, he's not the classic figure made out in many movies as smoking a pipe and standing around looking at things until the crime is solved...

As far as price goes...It depends. Are your promised 90-minute episodes that length with or without commercials? But, like I said, I'll probably buy them anyways!

[DoctorDodge]

It's BBC, so there's never any commercial interruptions, thankfully! The only adverts they do show are for their own programmes, and that's the single minute between where one programme ends and another's about to start. Like I said, god bless this country and the BBC!

[DoctorDodge]

Well, having just watched the first 90 minute episode of Sherlock, I'm here to give a quick, spoiler-free review of what I thought of it. Let's start of with the obvious: a modern day update of Sherlock Holmes, with Dr Watson using an internet blog to tell his stories and Sherlock using text messaging to solve crimes is, let's face it, a pretty sucky idea, and therefore any programme made from such a sucky idea would inevitably be pretty sucky itself.

Unless, of course, you've got two of the best writers in British television, both of whom are die hard Holmes fans and with one in particular being so good he had to turn down Spielberg, working on it!

The first episode (although let's be honest, at 90 minutes is more of a tv movie) was brilliant. Benedict Cumberbatch was perfectly cast and perfectly written as Holmes, still spotting the tiny details that everyone misses and still being the eccentric, bonkers yet easily bored genius as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had envisioned, only this particular version of the character uses nicotine patches instead of a smoking pipe. Martin Freeman as Watson is also a perfect choice of casting: for once, we don't have Watson the idiot, as a ton of adaptations have liked to do, but Watson the experienced soldier and trained doctor who's both fascinated by Holmes and is eager to join him in his adventures. There's also a new dimension given to the character, but I won't spoil what that is for those who've yet to watch it.

The story, A Study in Pink, is also a perfect reimagining of a Holmes/Watson "origin story", for lack of a better description. Although the title suggests it's similar to original novel A Study in Scarlet, it's not, but it does have plenty of wonderful references to not just the novel but plenty of other Holmes stories, too. If fans are worried that it's something of a camp parody from looking at the title, don't worry: the story is as dark and clever as many a classic Holmes story.

It's not just the story itself that's so fantastic, though: with a wonderful script by Steven Moffat, there's currently a ton of quoteable lines running through my head right now, but the problem is there's so many that it's difficult to pick one at random!

The only problem? One down, two to go. Unfortunatly, in the UK, our season lengths are a little more flexible than in the US, usually being so short it's the biggest reason why we call them "series". Still, on the plus side, three 90 minute tv movies with the faintest trace of an arc isn't too bad. Can't wait for next week! I still don't know how good the Guy Ritchie movie was last year, but I'll tell ya this: I very highly doubt it's a better and more worthy adaptation than this!

Oh, and I know that wasn't a quick review, but considering how fantastic this first ep was, it's the best I can do! :D

[Heather19]

Are the eps all related to each other, or are they going to be stand-alone films?

[DoctorDodge]

From the first episode, there's the slight suggestion that they're gonna be related, but barely. I'd say they're mostly stand alone from the looks of things, not ending on cliffhangers or anything, but there is the idea that there's a greater scheme of things, from the looks of the first ep.

Especially when one particular name gets mentioned.

[alkanto]

Hah, can't wait until I get an opportunity to watch it! It sounds fantastic, even from the limited, spoiler-free review you gave. (It was a very good review...I just LOVE spoilers; ergo, something without any doesn't hold my interest as much)

By the way, if you happen to have a spoiler-filled review, feel free to send it my way

[DoctorDodge]

Do you have netflix, alkanto? Because if you are gonna have to wait a while to watch Sherlock, then there's a ton of stuff written by Steven Moffat that I can recommend. Not least being Jekyll, like Sherlock a modern day reimagining on an old British classic. Have you watched any of his stuff, at all?

[alkanto]

As much as I am wroth to admit it, I don't have Netflix...But I really want it.
I've been toying with the idea, especially now that I am getting into more obscure films/actors/everything, but I'm not sure...would it be worth it?
And I know it's around $9 per month unlimited, but are there cheaper options than that? I'm afraid if I start the free preview month I won't be able to stop, and on a college student's, budget, well...:( Might not be realistic

But, no. I haven't watched any of stuff, that I know of. I'm not one to go off of names, much less remember them unless it's an actor, unfortunately. I can remember every guest actor on a show I watch, but can't remember my neighbour's name. It's bad. But I will probably have to look him up and see if I've seen something of his. I'm sure I have, but like I said, I was probably blissfully unaware at the time.

[DoctorDodge]

I don't know if there's a cheaper way really, I'm not the netflix expert. We don't get it in the UK, unfortunatly, but from everything I've heard, it sounds pretty ideal, especially for a mega geek like me! :( The only reason I asked is that it's definitely the cheapest way (legally, at least) to catch up on great British shows with episodes written by Moffat, especially Doctor Who, which is my favourite show ever, but even I admit, the box sets are really pricey! (Not that that's ever stopped me from getting them on the day of release, of course! :D) With Netflix, you can just choose and select the episodes you want online with a lot of shows, so it just seems the best way of watching some good telly.

If you ever do plan to start the one month free trial at least, let me know, and I'll PM you a list of everything to look for by him that is nothing short of awesome. Admittedly, most of those are Dr Who eps, but it's only because the guy is a genius when it comes to writing classic British icons. No, sorry: make that a genius full stop! :lol:

[alkanto]

Hmm...from what I looked up online, I think the base price is simply $9...but I don't know. I might have to sign up anyways, given my current movie list, and the dismal selection at my local Blockbuster.

I'll probably go ahead and get it, actually. The selling point was that I can watch movies on my laptop - no waiting! :D Plus, I can cancel any time I want, should funds find themselves drained. So, feel free to PM me any suggestions. I can't wait!

[DoctorDodge]

Well, it's over already. BBC bastards! One of the best shows in a long time, and they decided to keep it short! Well, better short and perfect than long and fucking dragged out, I suppose, but even I think 3 eps is almost ridiculous. Even with 90 minutes per ep (I'll expect it'll be a full 2 hours in America with all the commercials, though) could you commision just a couple more episodes next time, BBC? Please? Well, I suppose I can't complain: after watching the Guy Ritchie movie (of which you can find my review/nitpicking of it in the "Rate the last movie you saw" thread), watching the third episode of Sherlock immediately afterwards really reminded me what a breath of fresh air it was. As if I needed reminding!

Right, I know I didn't do a review of the 2nd episode (which was also awesome and also the kind of story you'd only get in Sherlock Holmes, btw), but the 3rd was so fantastic I'm just gonna skip right to that. But where to begin?

Well, first there's the plot. With no interesting cases to solve, Sherlock Holmes is bored at home, shooting at the wall. (And no, that's not a euphemism: he's actually shooting a gun at his wall.) Nothing interesting is happening in the slightest...that is, of course, until a bomb blows up opposite 221B Baker Street.

What happens next is one of the most incredibly fast paced and plot driven 90 minutes I've ever seen in my life. From the moment the first explosion happens, Sherlock isn't allowed to stop deducting and solving crimes for a single minute. From beginning to end, Sherlock has easily the toughest couple of days in his life, and therefore unsurprisingly, he's enjoying it completely. Even when dealing with a very dangerous and very clever maniac, he's clearly loving it.

Oh, but who is this maniac who's taunting Sherlock? Who could this criminal mastermind possibly be? And does he make an appearance at all in the show? Now, I know alkanto wants some spoilers, but actually...that's all I'm gonna give! Sorry, but I really don't want to say anything more about the plot, only that it moves so fast and packs so much in it it makes a season of Lost look slow and straight forward by comparison, and that in the final ten minutes, you will not only go "Holy shit!" at the shocking twist, you will also be screaming, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" as the end credits roll and your neighbours are banging on the walls shouting at you to shut up. In a good way. Well, maybe not in a good way, but in a way that only really good television can make you scream like that. Roll on Series 2! (And considering the critical and ratings success of the series, there's no doubt in my mind that the BBC will commision more episodes. They can't commission them soon enough, though!)

[DoctorDodge]

Right then, fantastic news and bad news for Sherlock fans!

The fantastic news is that a second series has been commissioned! Unfortunatly they're still only 3 ninety minute episodes for the entire series, so on the one hand I'm slightly dissapointed that there's not gonna be more, but on the other hand? If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and considering how each episode of the first series not only felt more like a brilliantly paced classic adventure of Holmes than the Guy Ritchie movie did but also recieved rave reviews, if they can keep it up for the next series, that's fine with me.

What's not quite so fine is that it won't be until Autumn 2011 until we see the new series! That's a fucking year away! :pullhair: Ah well. Series One just got released on dvd in the UK a couple of days ago, so I'll be more than happy with watching those over and over again. Especially The Great Game - fucking hell, was that magnificent telly!

Link to the official announcement btw is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11124783

[alkanto]

Alright...so how much money will I be wasting for myself on Christmas for British tv shows?

Way too much, I say. But do I care? Nah! :dance:

[DoctorDodge]

Tell me about it! I'm gonna be spending a shitload on just British dvds over the next couple of months. First Sherlock, then the release of Doctor Who: Series 5 in November, and I haven't even bought the amazing final series of Ashes to Ashes on dvd yet! Hell, I'm gonna need to spend even more on stories I've already got on dvd: a special edition box set of some of my favourite classic Who stories is out in October! Can't miss that!

[alkanto]

The only difference being that you don't have to pay out the ass for shipping...well, for UK DVDs, anyways. Ever get ones shipped from over here?

[DoctorDodge]

Only once, and that was for the Sam & Max cartoon series. I'm such a massive fan of the computer games, I had to check it out, but it wasn't available in the UK like most stuff! A lot of american tv and films get released around the same time on dvd here as in the US, but for the lot that doesn't I normally just wait a while until it does, Sam & Max has been the only time I've had to get it from overseas.

I'll tell you how lucky you are in the US, though: despite taking years for the show to get released in the US on dvd, you've easily got the best edition of Spaced there is! Although the UK box set I've got is loaded with special features like commentaries from the cast and director Edgar Wright and documentaries, the box set available in America comes with extra special guest commentaries for different episodes, including one done by Kevin Smith and another by - and I'm really surprised by this one - Quentin Tarantino! I so need to get myself a copy of that set! :lol:

[mystima]

if you are lucky you can stream videos from netflix also. that is how i see a lot of the movies i see now.

[DoctorDodge]

Bumping this back up to just, you know, constantly remind everyone in the US that the best new show of the year starts on Sunday on PBS Masterpiece at 9pm (PT).

Because a truly great Sherlock Holmes adaptation that's also been modernised has to be seen to be believed. And to get a new US fanbase, of course, for those who haven't pirated it yet!

[Bev Vincent]

Seconded -- I got a great kick out of this series and was delighted to hear that it's been renewed for a second series

[Lovely]

Jamie and I just finished watching this today. I'm so happy that we'll get to see more. Although, I still call Watson 'Tim'. Anyway, the fella that plays Sherlock is effing brilliant. I just loved everything about it. :blush:

[Bev Vincent]

The guy who plays Watson was also Arthur Dent in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie -- and I find his behavior very Dent-ish!

[DoctorDodge]

In my opinion, although a lot of us - including me - still think of Freeman as 'Tim' in the UK, no matter what role he's in, I think in under 5 years time he'll only be known as 'Bilbo' in the US, at least. After all, let's face it: Elijah Wood's only ever thought of as 'Frodo' these days, even over here!

[alkanto]

Tonight! :excited:
I'll let you know what I think after it airs. I cannot wait :)

[DoctorDodge]

You're gonna love it, Pond! Looking forward to hearing what you thought of it!

[alkanto]

Okay, just finished watching "A Study in Pink"

It was simply fantastic! Who ever opted out of watching this missed a great show! I'm not going to give it a huge review, I think, until after I see all 3 installments, but the acting is great, the score was well-placed, and it's one of the best adaptations of Sherlock & Watson I've seen in a long time....:D

[Lovely]

In my opinion, although a lot of us - including me - still think of Freeman as 'Tim' in the UK, no matter what role he's in, I think in under 5 years time he'll only be known as 'Bilbo' in the US, at least. After all, let's face it: Elijah Wood's only ever thought of as 'Frodo' these days, even over here!

I think you are absolutely correct. Although, I'll still call him Tim.

[Bev Vincent]

I didn't like the second episode as much as the first, but the third one rocks.

[DoctorDodge]

I would say the 2nd ep is the weakest, but I still found it more enjoyable to watch than the Guy Ritchie movie.

But yeah, the 1st one was brilliant, and the 3rd one was just fucking kickarse!

[alkanto]

You were more than correct on the third episode - that was phenomenal!

I really haven't had to time sit down and gather my thoughts, but let's just say it was suspenseful, exciting, took me through a good mind game, and had some fantastic shout-outs to the books.

Has there been any news as to when they will pick up the storyline again? Just leaving me with that ending...I don't know how much longer I can handle it! I need more, now!

(Added bonus: At the very end, they had a commercial for Masterpiece Contemporary on PBS next weekend....hosted by none other than David Tennant! :D I was not expecting to see him on PBS last night....it was pleasant surprise)

[Bev Vincent]

You'll have to be patient -- the next series isn't expected until late next summer.

[alkanto]

I figured as much...which means I won't be able to secure it legally for about a year....
I'll just have to rely on Doctor Who while I wait...what horror! :lol:

Honestly, though - I will be waiting anxiously. That ending...wow!

[DoctorDodge]

Knew you'd love it, alkanto! Wasn't it just amazing? Sherlock pushed to his limits, a clever, twisty plot that didn't stop for one single minute, a fast paced adventure thriller that had such a great script a lot of hollywood blockbusters could only dream to have half as interesting a plot and, best of all, it still felt very Sherlock Holmes, with him using all his deductive powers to solve crimes in as little time as possible. Again, I really do need to get round to getting the dvd!

Also, that brilliant twist at the end: Now, me and my mate were expecting Moriarty to turn up in the 3rd ep, that much we pretty much guessed, from the mastermind being so good at what he was doing, but when we saw who he was, we both went, "No way!" My mate who is, like you Pond, a massive Sherlock Holmes fan even went, "Jim! I should've realised! James Moriarty!" I had forgotten his first name until he reminded me. Brilliant little touch that.

And yes, making the audience wait nearly an entire year is just pure evil, especially with so few eps and an awesome cliffhanger ending, but I've gotta admit, I do prefer waiting ages for a programme I love rather than love it at first and then just get sick at how much it's on. Also, to me, these 3 episodes felt less like episodes in a tv series and more like watching an ultra-fun movie franchise on the telly every week, so it has made the wait for the next series a little bit easier when i think how long it takes for sequels to get made, sometimes.

[alkanto]

See, I remembered his name...if only because I recently read a bit of the books. I don't remember which one he popped up in, but as soon as I heard that name, it was a definite "YES!" moment for me!

As far as the length goes, I think it worked perfectly for this show. There are half-hour long programs I watch where I sit and wonder how much longer until they get to the point...last night, I looked at my computer and when "Holy shit, it's already 9?" It was most definitely like a movie each week. It certainly is better than most movies....
Speaking of - this needs to be made NOW.:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0av4se_430
You think Moffat could make something work?

ETA: I guess we can't embed videos anymore? Odd...still, worth looking. It combines my two loves :D

[DoctorDodge]

Regarding the Study in Time mock trailer, to quote Kim Pine: "That...was epic!"

[alkanto]

I found that last night...I certainly don't regret googling Sherlock/Doctor Who :)

Since then I've watched it about 5 times...and I want it to be real more each time! It does kind of portray the Doctor in a negative view, but it still is, well...epic!

[DoctorDodge]

Just realised it's just been over a year since "A Study in Pink" was broadcast in the UK...

...and there's still no news of an air date for series 2! :pullhair: Oh well. On the plus side, at least I've got my series 1 blu ray to watch over and over and over again. Not to mention my complete collection of Holmes stories. I suppose that'll have to do for now. :cry:

[alkanto]

Have you seen any of the set pics for series 2, Dodge? It will be very good, I think! I still can't believe we don't have a date, though. So much waiting...and after that damn cliffhanger! Hopefully I can watch it much sooner than I did series 1...

[alkanto]

Just read some interesting news online....http://www.denofgeek.com/television/1003843/sherlock_series_2_set_to_premiere_in_2012.html
I haven't yet found official confirmation from BBC, but it looks pretty authentic. It's going to be a long year....

[DoctorDodge]

Wtf?!? :pullhair: Bounders!!!!

[alkanto]

Yep.

I can not be quite so mad at them, as the schedule was delayed due to Hobbit shooting (which, or course, they are both in!) and that is a project I am majorly looking forward to. Just wish it didn't impact one of my all-time favorite shows....

[DoctorDodge]

I know the feeling, Pond.

Still, at least we've still got the first series to watch over and over again in the meantime. Which always feels less like a normal series and more like the Holmes equivalent of having something as awesome as Batman Begins and The Dark Knight with an entertaining standalone story in between. So waiting a few more months isn't as bad as, say, waiting 4 years. A strange way to look at it, I know, but it still amazes just how bloody brilliant Sherlock was.

[RainInSpain]

Just read some interesting news online....http://www.denofgeek.com/television/1003843/sherlock_series_2_set_to_premiere_in_2012.html
I haven't yet found official confirmation from BBC, but it looks pretty authentic. It's going to be a long year....

Arrrgh! I've been thinking on and off that season 2 is right around the corner, and now this.
Hope it will really happen in early 2012 (as in Jan-Mar), not their own idea of "early".

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, I know. I hate it when that happens. And it's still going to be 3 eps. But, at least they're still 90 minutes each, and as Pond mentioned, Freeman has been busy with The Hobbit, so I can't complain. Well, not too much, anyway.

[RainInSpain]

Well, I can complain :P - I do not particularly care for The Hobbit, so I would choose him working on Sherlock any day. But oh well, we'll wait.

[DoctorDodge]

Well, I must admit, I am looking forward to The Hobbit a little bit, as I think Bilbo Baggins is just one of those roles that Freeman was practically born to play. Also, I'd imagine that with Freeman working on The Hobbit, it's given lead writers Moffat and Gatiss more time to work on Who, so on the plus side, at least we got one awesome British show this year!

[RainInSpain]

Right, either way you'll get to watch at least one of your favorite shows. Lucky you :)

[DoctorDodge]

Oh yes! Again, it just amazes me how brilliant Steven Moffat is as both scriptwriter and producer: to write for two of the most iconic characters in Britain in two excellent tv series is one thing - to do two at once, though? No idea how he does it.

Whenever the new series will be broadcast, I'm absolutely sure it'll be worth the wait. In the meantime, I should just keep myself happy by reading more of the original stories, methinks!

[RainInSpain]

Big thumbs up for planning to read (more of) the original stories - I should probably re-read them, too.
Have you had a chance to watch the Russian SH series yet? For some reason, it's very popular with our TV channels this summer, so I've rewatched them, I think, 3 times in two months :lol: AND it still did not get boring.

[DoctorDodge]

No, that keeps slipping my mind! I'll try and look for it online over the weekend. If not, the best thing to do is to keep asking me until I eventually do get round to watching it: trust me, i get distracted so easily that continually reminding me about it would definitely be the best method. Honestly, despite enjoying what I read a few months ago of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, i've only just picked up the book again after seeing the trailer for the new film! :lol:

[RainInSpain]

Don't worry, I will keep shaming you into watching it - jk :lol:
Seriously, I'd be interested to know what you think about it, as I have always liked that series.

[DoctorDodge]

Oh yes, I'm always keen to check out a good Holmes adaptation. Unlike the BBC adaptation a few years back of The Hound of the Baskervilles. When I found out Richard E. Grant was in that, I was initially excited for it...until I found out he wasn't playing Holmes. "Wtf?!?" could not do justice to the reaction I had when I found that out, especially when I saw that the man playing Holmes had been completely miscast. Seriously, to have an idea of just how much Richard E. Grant was born to play Holmes, watch Withnail & I (which you may have heard me and Jean rave about recently). Whilst I'd expect he'd tone it down a bit if he did play Holmes, he does look exactly how I'd imagine him. That might be just me, though.

[RainInSpain]

I have not heard of Withnail & I (have been mostly away from the forum for the last few months, so I'm catching up now), but I've just googled Richard E. Grant - and I must say that he does look a lot like my imaginary Holmes. Not 100%, but closer than most other actors.

[Heather19]

Well I just watched a Study in Pink. I enjoyed it. The only other Sherlock film I've seen to my knowledge was the recent one by Guy Ritchie. And as much as I love him, I've never hidden my thoughts on the film. This was definitely far superior to that one. I loved the actor that played Sherlock. He was wonderful. And I thought him and Watson made a great combo.

[DoctorDodge]

There, what did I say, Heather? Told you you'd enjoy it! Despite being set in the modern day, this felt far more faithful in spirit to the original stories than the film. And you're right, Cumberbatch is brilliant as Holmes. And while the 2nd ep isn't quite as good (although it's definitely still pretty fun), the 3rd ep is another instant classic. Love that ep!

[alkanto]

Oh, don't get me started on the last ep....I simultaneously adore and despise it, mostly because of the last 5 minutes or so. Just...consider yourself lucky that you won't be waiting from November 7th to (most likely) early 2012 to resolve the ending of the 3rd episode. I almost threw something at my tv. It's insane :D

Glad you liked it, though! I completely agree with the fact that Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch work really well with each other. They're fun to watch.

[Chap]

I thought the first episode was genius. Very impressed by pretty much everything!
Last two were good as well. How can you go wrong with a team of Freeman, Moffat and Gatiss? And Cumberwhatever was excellent. Made me want to see him as the next doctor :orely:

[alkanto]

it's funny you mention that about Cumberbatch, Chap...he's a fan favorite to become the next incarnation of the Master in Doctor Who! Regardless of what happens there, I think he is the perfect Sherlock. He and Freeman are just so well suited to each other, it is fantastic! Even thinking about it makes me even more anxious for series 2!

[Chap]

ah, patch, thanks :lol:
Can certainly see him as the Master, although would prefer him as The Doctor. They are very similar if you take away the unintentional douchebag side of Sherlock and add a more playful side.
Although I guess The Doctor minus the playfulness (unless it's the bad kind) and plus douchbaggery would pretty much be the Master, so.. :D

[alkanto]

They are good foils of each other, aren't they? As an interesting fact you might enjoy...Matt Smith auditioned for the role of John Watson in this series, yet they thought he was more suited tot he role of Sherlock. The problem was...Benedict Cumberbatch had already been cast. So they turned him down. He then auditioned for the role of the Doctor...funny how things work out!

[Chap]

It's like something written by Stephen Moffat :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

To think: just ten days until a brand new series of Sherlock begins! :excited: Can hardly wait! From the looks of the trailers, it seems series 2 looks to be just as good as series 1!

[alkanto]

Oh, yes! I'm beyond excited! And it not only looks to be just as good....I think it will be better! Hardly thought that was possible, but who knows? If anyone could do it, it would be this show.

[DoctorDodge]

Just finished watching the new ep. However, will have to watch it again before making a review. Partly because it seemed to hold the same high standard as the previous series, and so I'll have to watch it several more times, but also because the BBC bastards decided to show it 50 minutes earlier than normal and so I missed the first half hour as a result! Fucking hell, really kicking myself for not actually checking the times beforehand! Rookie mistake! I blame Jennifer, she would've never let me make such a mistake if her fb chat was still working! :P

[alkanto]

Hey, hey! Don't blame me for the mistakes of my peers! :P My FB chat is working just fine, thank you very much....it was the crappy computer at my aunt's house that didn't like to run it. And the fact that we disconnected the internet after my sister showed up, but whatever....I'm downloading it right now. Beyond excited :excited:

[DoctorDodge]

Ok, all caught up, watched the first half hour on iPlayer, and I've gotta say, without spoiling it, that it's really just more of the same. As in, more of the same exceptionally high standard that we're used to and that many other shows fail to live up to. It also provides a new angle to Sherlock - this modern Sherlock, at least - but then, when you've got Irene Adler in the story, that's to be expected. Great dialogue, well made, really, what more can I say? I was just pissed off that I missed some of it when it was on. Especially when you consider that I most likely won't be able to watch either of the next two eps on time. Great stuff, anyway.

[Bev Vincent]

Really, truly good stuff. Solid, consistent, innovative, creative and crafty. And funny. Buckingham Palace -- ha! Irene Adler -- some of the most creative camera angles I've ever seen! I wonder how many takes all that took to get it just right. Mycroft was a bit pissier than he was the first time we met him, I thought, but maybe that was because of stress. Sherlock's text message ring tone -- what a laugh!

[DoctorDodge]

I'm continually impressed at how the writers and actors get the characters so right, something that I didn't think was quite so true in Guy Ritchie's first film, especially Adler. Adler's still more amoral here than in the original story, I think, but Holmes's attraction to her was certainly was portrayed better than in the film, and done in a much more subtle way.

And it's funny to think: 18 months of waiting for more Sherlock and nothing, then all of a sudden, a sequel, a 2nd series, and a new novel turn up at once! (The novel, in case you haven't read it yet Bev, is incredibly good, from what me and Pond have read so far. Again, it gets everything spot on, from the characters to the writing style to Victorian London. Marvellous stuff.)

[Bev Vincent]

Which novel is that -- Kim Newman's?

I reread all the original ACD novels/collections this time last year as prep work for a short story I contributed to a Holmes anthology. Alas, the book is still seeking a publisher.

[DoctorDodge]

The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz. It's the only novel that's been authorised by the Conan Doyle Estate.

Which is Kim Newman's one? I've been aching to read more of his stuff, ever since reading his novella Time and Relative.

[Bev Vincent]

The Hound of the D'Urbervilles (http://www.amazon.com/Professor-Moriarty-Hound-DUrbervilles-Novels/dp/0857682830), a Moriarty novel.

I just ordered the Horowitz for my Kindle.

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, that one! I'll need to check that out when I can! Anno Dracula first though, I think. But House of Silk is definitely worth a read if you want the closest thing to match Doyle's style.

[OchrisO]

I watched the first episode of S1 of this last night and LOVED it.

[DoctorDodge]

I'd be very surprised if you didn't. I freaking love this show. It set the bar so ridiculously high for any other form of Holmes adaptation that when I watched the Guy Ritchie movie afterwards it inevitably failed to live up to it. I'll try and give it a fairer chance eventually, but the series is marvelous stuff. The 2nd ep is a little...unnecessary, which is incredibly surprising for a series 3 eps long, but series 1 finale The Great Game...well, if A Study in Pink did for Sherlock Holmes what Batman Begins did for Batman, then The Great Game is very close to being the Dark Knight.

[Brainslinger]

Yeah, I enjoyed the first episode of series 2. I got a bit lost near the end though, I need to pay more attention.

And The Woman made me feel a bit... funny.

[Bev Vincent]

Ha: John Watson's blog is "real" -- http://johnwatsonblog.co.uk/

[DoctorDodge]

Sweet! And actually done by the guys at the BBC, to give it that extra ring of authenticity. I'm gonna have to read that when I get home!

[alkanto]

yeah, I actually saw that the other night...and read through all of it. It's quite amusing....as you get through it, there are also links to Sherlock's blog and Molly Hooper's blog. All very entertaining!

[Bev Vincent]

Adler's twitter account (TheWhipHand) is live, too.

[alkanto]

Anyone else watch the finale yet?

I won't give anything away (though those who are familiar with the story won't be surprised), but that was perfection in 90 minutes of television. Not only was it entertaining, suspenseful, and funny at times, but it was one of the most emotional pieces of media I have encountered in a long time...and I just recently watched This is England '88. I have never been so emotional over a tv show...and I even knew the ending. So brace yourselves.

[educatedlady]

I just watched the finale and even though I knew what was coming I still cried like a baby twice. There was some absolutely amazing acting taking place. Martin and Benedict deserve every possible award for what they've done. And Moffat too. More people need to watch so we can chat. And when you watch, try to have some tissues within your reach.

[DoctorDodge]

FINALLY had a chance to watch it. Holy fucking SHIT, that was beyond awesome! Even better than The Great Game, and that's saying something! I'm gonna have to agree with Jennifer on this one: I was amazed by TIE '88, but she's right, FoR was definitely more emotional.

Can't wait for the blu-ray, now!

[Bev Vincent]

It was truly impressive. Such a creative reimagiining of the Falls.

[SigTauGimp]

I KNEW I'd find some friendly faces(Screen names?) talking about Sherlock if I logged on. Amazing, amirite? :D I think I first got into it when talking to DD about it....waaaayyy on back. Glad to see others enjoying it as well. :D

[DoctorDodge]

It's one of those series where I find it difficult to find the words to describe just how wonderful it is. Btw, STG, what did you think of The Fall of Reichenbach? Is it just me, or was that one of the most emotional and awesome pieces of television to come out in the last 5 years?

Oh, and I just got series 2 on blu-ray! :D Eep! So excited! Can't wait for this first day back at work to be over so I can watch A Scandal in Belgravia all over again - only this time, in HD!

[alkanto]

Oh, and I just got series 2 on blu-ray! :D Eep! So excited! Can't wait for this first day back at work to be over so I can watch A Scandal in Belgravia all over again - only this time, in HD!

Oh, have I mentioned how I hate you? :lol:

And yes, for the record, I could buy it region 2 and just watch it on my own region-free player, but this is something I will be sharing with loads of people, so it would be ay easier to just get region 1...which, of course, I'll want to wait for...MEUR But it's okay, really...I do have all 3 downloaded in HD in my computer to watch between now and then :D

[DoctorDodge]

Oh, and I just got series 2 on blu-ray! :D Eep! So excited! Can't wait for this first day back at work to be over so I can watch A Scandal in Belgravia all over again - only this time, in HD!

Oh, have I mentioned how I hate you? :lol:

Many times, and yet I somehow don't think you say it enough! :lol:

[SigTauGimp]

tFoR was phenomenal, DD. I can honestly not think of a single moment in a recent television series that comes close to the last 15 minutes of the episode. And by recent, I think from 2000 onward. I've recommended this show to just about everyone I know. :P

[DoctorDodge]

I can honestly not think of a single moment in a recent television series that comes close to the last 15 minutes of the episode. And by recent, I think from 2000 onward.

Emotionally speaking, I'd say the final 15 minutes of the original Life on Mars matches it. Now there's an episode that messes with your emotions. But honestly, there certainly aren't that many other moments that I can think of. I mean...fuck. Fuck, I can't wait to watch it again. (Well actually, I can: I've got The Hounds of Baskerville to rewatch tonight, after all!)


I've recommended this show to just about everyone I know. :P

Trust me, you're not the only one! :D

[SigTauGimp]

I've been dying to start Life On Mars, but I can't seem to find the UK version anywhere...I just keep coming across the US version, which I've heard is just terrible in comparison.

[DoctorDodge]

Ask either Shannon or Jean. I definitely know that Jean's got some reliable download links to every ep of the original series. It'd be great to have your thoughts in the rewatch thread. Don't worry: only me, Jean and alkanto are actually rewatching it, everyone else is really checking it out for the first time.

As for the remake...I tried watching it, but it is in my eyes an inferior show. Some people enjoyed it, especially those that had never seen the original, but I just couldn't get into it. The actors in the original just defined their roles too much for me (and a lot of fans) to get past it, really.

[SigTauGimp]

Okay, just finished the series. :P Any chance of you pointing me towards that thread? :P


*edit* Nevermind, found it on my own. :D

[DoctorDodge]

More details have now been revealed on American rip-off Elementary. Ok, let's be fair, it might not be too bad. It could be good in its own right. Now, what's the news?

Lucy Lui has been cast as Joan Watson, a “former surgeon who lost her medical license after a patient died while consulting with the NYPD.”

http://www.gifsoup.com/view7/2488460/malcolm-tucker-reaction-o.gif

This is gonna fucking crash and burn.

[alkanto]

You are not fucking kidding. the funny thing is, I guarantee you that they only made John a woman so that they could allow sexual tension without making it seem gay....

[DoctorDodge]

The idea of Watson being a woman...that's not too bad. It's the casting of Lucy Lui that's terrible. Watson is supposed an ordinary character, an average figure that we could all relate to so we could see through his eyes. Theoretically, you could make the gender change work if you cast the right woman and had the right writers. Casting someone like Lucy Lui takes that away completely. Even worse is the character description, like they're trying to add "more drama". Again, taking away from how relatable Watson's supposed to be.


the funny thing is, I guarantee you that they only made John a woman so that they could allow sexual tension without making it seem gay....

QFT.

[alkanto]

If you are a fan of Sherlock and Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog, watch this now! This is amazing :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EnZiq-KfW9Q

[candy]

Ah so sad. Hurry up and come back Sherlock

[DoctorDodge]

This is fucking EPIC!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533325_419746704724905_110298935669685_1317808_194 9117471_n.jpg

[DoctorDodge]

Ok, regarding Elementary, I'm sorry but unsurprised to say people: it really is that bad.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUJeWvpat-M&feature=player_embedded

And where's feev with his review of the proper one?

[alkanto]

I took a little bit of a tour around London today on my own, and saw some very interesting sights! Figured this would be a good place to show off my pics...:D

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[RainInSpain]

The places sure are verrrry familiar
Heh, now SH has become a celebrity. Elvis is not dead and I believe in Sherlock Holmes. :)

[ladysai]

If you are a fan of Sherlock and Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog, watch this now! This is amazing :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EnZiq-KfW9Q

Ive never heard of Dr Horrible,
but the video is brilliantly edited...quite fun to watch!

[ladysai]

I took a little bit of a tour around London today on my own, and saw some very interesting sights! Figured this would be a good place to show off my pics...:D

AWESOME!

I am sooo jealous! My daughter and I like to dream of visiting places in the UK...and the Baker Street locations in Sherlock are high on the list. :D






Is anyone else counting down the days to the premier of Series 3?

I'm dying for more Sherlock!

[needfulthings]

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[ladysai]

I love the 60 cent price on that cover. :D

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[ladysai]

YES!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwntNANJCOE

[RainInSpain]

Woohoo!!!

[ladysai]

I know, right?
The mini episode kinda made me feel bad for Anderson, even though he was such a douchebag.

[ladysai]

I wish I lived in the UK right now....

[DoctorDodge]

Just watched Many Happy Returns. Awesome minisode. :D Just hours to go now! :excited:

[DoctorDodge]

Ok, so. Last night's ep.

I was a little disappointed they still haven't given a clear answer as to how he did it - I'm hoping that gets clarified for us in future eps. I'm intrigued about another major villain turning up though. I think I might enjoy the ep more on re-watch now I know that Moffat and Gatiss are still fucking with us over the Fall. However, the theories on it were fucking brilliant. I think my favourite moment was: "BOLLOCKS! Derren Brown?!" :rofl:

However, I've gotta admit...even I found this moment in particular pretty fucking amazing:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLxgIb9J9l8

All I can say right now is: I'm glad I've got my curly hair back. ;)

[stroppygoblin]

Ok, so. Last night's ep.

I was a little disappointed they still haven't given a clear answer as to how he did it - I'm hoping that gets clarified for us in future eps. I'm intrigued about another major villain turning up though. I think I might enjoy the ep more on re-watch now I know that Moffat and Gatiss are still fucking with us over the Fall. However, the theories on it were fucking brilliant. I think my favourite moment was: "BOLLOCKS! Derren Brown?!" :rofl:

However, I've gotta admit...even I found this moment in particular pretty fucking amazing:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLxgIb9J9l8

All I can say right now is: I'm glad I've got my curly hair back. ;)

I think that was the whole point... ie to give an explanation that makes sense (or actually many (up to 13!)) but not give the 'real' answer. I doubt if this will ever be revealed. Complete genius in my opinion.

[ladysai]

I watched an online stream of the new episode...it was an exercise in frustration! Several streaming sites were down at some point during the broadcast..I got the feeling that there were more than a few international fans trying to tune in.
It was worth all the irritation to see John's reactions to Sherlock's return...

...the headbutt that bloodied Sherlock's nose was priceless! Also, Sherlock getting a big hug from Lestrade was quite cool.
on the Fall:
I think the scenario described to Anderson was what really happened...maybe. Perhaps we may get to see more of the 13 possible scenarios! I absolutely love the way the fan theories were included...I hope we see more of them, too.

Looking forward to the best man's speech next episode!

[Bev Vincent]

I thought the explanation given to Anderson was what likely happened, too. I didn't appreciate the show-stopper moment when all that was laid out though! I liked the way the trio ended up in progressively seedier establishments as John's rage got them kicked out. I figured out the Guy Fawkes thing early on (penny for the Guy, those little kids said on the street), but it's a mystery as to why this new villain would show his hand that way. Curiouser and curiouser.

Is anyone watching Elementary? I like the way that series is evolving, too. So many twists on the canon -- even Moriarty is female. "A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma that I slept with," as Holmes said this week.

[CRinVA]

I am watching Elementary and loving it. I think that Lucy Liu as a female Dr. Joan Watson works quite well along side the very quirky Johnny Lee Miller as Holmes.

[Bev Vincent]

Elementary gets better and better all the time. When I saw the first previews for it, I probably rolled my eyes, but now I'm glad I decided to give it a shot.

[CRinVA]

I feel teh same Bev; I used to catch it when I saw it on teh guide, but now I have all new shows programmed into my DVR.

[WeDealInLead]

This is now first page worthy.

The season three premiere was absolutely perfect. There were a few parts where I was literally grabbing the edge of my seat. The chemistry between Cumbercatch and Martin is unreal. The scenes in the restaurant and on the subway near the end were heavy.

[Jean]

bears are watching season 1 now

[DoctorDodge]

:excited: Hope you enjoy it, bears!

[Jean]

so far it's good

bears like everything, and adore Watson.

[DoctorDodge]

Very pleased to hear it bears, especially with how bears can be to please regarding television these days (Life on Mars being an exception of course). And yeah, Martin Freeman as Watson is great. I especially appreciate that in this production, he's not just a bumbling sidekick and the writers remembered his time in the army in the original stories.

[Jean]

impressions after the first ep

loved: Freeman, the score, the humor, London

liked: the cinematography, the directing

indifferent to: anyone except Freeman

hated: the story

[DoctorDodge]

Ah, shame you didn't like the story, and I must admit, I really do love Cumberbatch's take on Holmes, but glad you enjoyed a lot of it (especially the humour, of course). :)

[ladysai]

loved: Freeman, the score, the humor, London


I really think Watson is the lynchpin in this incarnation of the AC Doyle's stories. In other adaptations, Watson is portrayed as "less than" Sherlock, but this modern Watson is a valuable catalyst and balance to Sherlock's methods.

I hope bears will keep watching....
I think they will enjoy A Scandal in Belgravia.

[Bev Vincent]

Watson is also the most interesting aspect of the American re-imagining, Elementary.

[Jean]

it's getting better and better

now watching the first ep of the second season, it's delightful

did I miss something? where's Sarah, Watson's girlfriend from the first season?

[RainInSpain]

Love that you like it, Jean! :huglove:
The score is awesome; just the other day I was on the bus and someone's phone rang - precisely with an excerpt from SH score - I fell in love with the guy with the phone right then and there :cyclops:
(Been kinda away from the forum, now trying to catch up (good luck to me doing that >< ), and this is the first thread that I read - delightful!!!)

[Jean]

Marina!!!

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[stroppygoblin]

Love that you like it, Jean! :huglove:
The score is awesome; just the other day I was on the bus and someone's phone rang - precisely with an excerpt from SH score - I fell in love with the guy with the phone right then and there :cyclops:
(Been kinda away from the forum, now trying to catch up (good luck to me doing that >< ), and this is the first thread that I read - delightful!!!)

Sherlock Ringtones here: http://www.sherlockology.com/downloads

[RainInSpain]

Love that you like it, Jean! :huglove:
The score is awesome; just the other day I was on the bus and someone's phone rang - precisely with an excerpt from SH score - I fell in love with the guy with the phone right then and there :cyclops:
(Been kinda away from the forum, now trying to catch up (good luck to me doing that >< ), and this is the first thread that I read - delightful!!!)

Sherlock Ringtones here: http://www.sherlockology.com/downloads

Yay, thanks a lot!

[DoctorDodge]

it's getting better and better

now watching the first ep of the second season, it's delightful

did I miss something? where's Sarah, Watson's girlfriend from the first season?

Really glad you're enjoying it bears.

As for Sarah - no, I'm pretty sure you didn't miss anything, or if you did, it's a tiny detail that even I've missed, as the writers sadly overlooked her exit. I think we can guess why she left him though, considering the girl who left John at Christmas in A Scandal in Belgravia. :P

[Jean]

only one episode left...

bears want more!!!

my favorite is The Sign of Three, which I've just watched. It's brilliant, and Sherlock is, unexpectedly, so Hugh Laurie when he gives that speech!

[DoctorDodge]

only one episode left...

bears want more!!!

my favorite is The Sign of Three, which I've just watched. It's brilliant, and Sherlock is, unexpectedly, so Hugh Laurie when he gives that speech!

This makes me so happy! :D

I'm also so glad you enjoyed the Sign of Three, love that one too. Actually just re-watched that last week. And yes, the speech is a wonderful highlight. I adored the cutting back and forth used for brilliant comedic effect: the moment Sherlock realises that John considers him as his best friend, and how it cuts back between his speech and his original silent reaction is hysterical. Just a rather sweet and enjoyable episode, really. :)

[Melike]

I just finished the season 3. It took me long; I re-watched the previous seasons first.

They have written history.

[DoctorDodge]

I just finished the season 3. It took me long; I re-watched the previous seasons first.

They have written history.

Guessing you too enjoyed it, Melike? :D Like Jean, I just adore the middle episode, The Signs of Three, so, SO much.

[Jean]

now that I look back at it, I am tempted to say that I have mixed feelings about Sherlock; which is not true but would be a perfect cop out to spare the long, rambling explanatin. The truth is, my feelings are not mixed, they are perfectly precise; but if I try put them into words, it comes across as "mixed".

I loved it and enjoyed it immensely.
I haven't thought of it a single moment since I saw the final credits of season 3, ep 3.

I adored Watson, loved Sherlock and liked everyone else there.
None of them have become my personal friend (or enemy).

I was enthralled by the dialog (which is often the case with British films).
We were not amused by the plots, which all seemed gratuitously convoluted and, above all, silly beyond belief.

I was deeply moved by this endeavor to show the story of complex relationship and a soul's development.
I was, mainly, exasperated by how this burden was laid on Watson alone, Sherlock never once looking like someone alive in spite of all attempts undertaken by the whole team.

I was fascinated by the clever cinematography.
I was increasingly annoyed by the overuse of the gimmicks at the expense of genuine directing.

Does all this combine into a whole impression? It does, and the total impression is very favorable. In a word, these 3*3 full length episodes did what is both the necessary and the sufficient in movies (or books) - they entertained me; they really truly did.

No show can be blamed for not being Life on Mars. I am saying this because I noticed that if you reverse the sign of all the second lines in the above pairs, LoM is exactly what you get...

[DoctorDodge]

Thanks for posting your thoughts on the show as a whole bears. I'm glad that, while it wasn't perfect, you were at least entertained by it.

Although I must admit that this:


No show can be blamed for not being Life on Mars.

really made me laugh! :lol:

[Melike]

Thanks for posting your thoughts on the show as a whole bears. I'm glad that, while it wasn't perfect, you were at least entertained by it.

Although I must admit that this:


No show can be blamed for not being Life on Mars.

really made me laugh! :lol:

Hahaha! So true!

[Jacqui]

The fandom's reaction to the wait time between series

After series one: "What? Two whole years to wait? That's ridiculous"

After series two: "What? Another Two Whole years? For God's sake!

After series three: "Oh no, not again"

I'm guessing that after series four (if it continues...fingers crossed...) that we'll have accepted it without it even needing to be announced...

[Jacqui]

Extra Christmas episode next Christmas (as in Christmas 2015)? Yes please!

As long as it's full length, and as long as we get the full length, three-episode, hour-and-a-half episodes in early 2016, I'm happy...

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Asbi4APb0

[RainInSpain]

Soon...ish
Well, not soon...ish enough! :lol:

Thanks, pablo! Got my Sherlock fix for today :lol:

[ladysai]

YES!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAai7yjv6v4&sns=tw

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk86jSLufLs

[DoctorDodge]

So, with the special taking place in Victorian England: any ideas why? If it's just a one-off with no actual ties to the modern-day series and is just an excuse to see Cumberbatch and Freeman in a more "traditional" Holmes story...well, I've certainly got no complaints!

[mae]

I think there's a 5% chance time travel is involved.

[frik]

I'm new to this series and just watched season 3, episode 1.
Great, great series.
Too bad I only have two more episodes to go...:(

sk

[ladysai]

Its only a week 'til the new Sherlock!
WOOT!

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj6c_nXsxW8

[ladysai]

YYEEEEESSSSSS!

So much to look forward to next year....

[St. Troy]

The staticky "miss me" bits at the end of the last episode gave me the chills...been waiting for this.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A5uMj6mirs

[ladysai]

Yay! The wait is nearly over! :D

[DoctorDodge]

So, I've just watched series 4 of Sherlock. Thoughts?

Overall, I enjoyed it, but like series 3, it definitely didn't match the high set by series 1 and 2. Things got very, very dark with this one. I think my favourite was 'The Lying Detective', for two reasons. One, you had the brilliant Toby Jones giving this fantastic performance as the villain of the piece. Watching him in scenes with Cumberbatch was magnificent to witness. Two, I loved how there was a huge case for Sherlock to solve. What was interesting was, right from the start, we were told who the villain was, but that didn't stop Holmes working it out from being very intriguing. Possibly one of the show's best episodes.

As for the ending...I really liked how it was a little low-key, but at the same time, very definitive. Every thing was wrapped up nicely. It was very much "the legend goes on", and that's kind of the best way to end things, I think. Even at 13 episodes, I think the show had told all it needed to tell. (Especially considering every episode was basically the length of a film.)