This modern rendition manages to turn some parts of the 'canon' on it's head while still remaining faithful to the concept. Danger as well, but to Watson they are the same. Of course it helps that Sherlock offers him the one thing he has missed sense his time in combat: Excitement. Sherlock drives him crazy at the same time he knows that he is The Great Man's only real friend, so he struggles to keep his temper and be a faithful assistant. Watching Holmes turn down many cases is part of the fun.įreeman as Watson is equally brilliant. He solves crimes because it's the only cure for the boredom which is killing him. He knows that he is smarter than everyone around him, and he recognizes how socially awkward he is, but there seems to be nothing he can do about it.

He is brilliant, but doesn't understand other people at all. The other cast members are every bit as good in their lesser roles.Ĭumberbatch's Holmes is a true sociopath.

The writing is outstanding, the direction and camera work are modern but still manage to have a Victorian feel to them, and Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman make it all real. I've read all the original books and short stories, and am a huge fan of the old Jeremy Brett series, so this new offering has a lot to live up to. What can I say that hasn't been said before? 'Sherlock' is brilliant. 'Sherlock' is brilliant! That just about sums it up.

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