BBC's Sherlock

[kitmerlot_1213]

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman just owned their roles--it was a thing of brilliance to watch.

Just finished watching the new version of Sherlock Holmes on PBS and it was freakin' brilliant!  And as soon as he appeared on screen, knowing John Watson's name and deducing his military service as well as Sherlock himself, I called that it was Mycroft Holmes.  I know it's not that impressive of a feat, just that I think the show was trying to trick us into believing it was Professor Moriarty.

I liked the modern backstory they gave to Watson and Homes, but I wonder if they couldn't have made Lestrade into a female character?  Overall, I think it was an awesome show and I can't wait for nest weeks episode :)

Comments

[newbatgirl.livejournal.com]

Fudges! I came in late on it. Will they be rerunning it so I can see the whole thing?

[kitmerlot1213.livejournal.com]

I would guess that one of the local PBS stations will show it again but I don't actually know for sure. Let me check the TV listings and I'll get back to you

[newbatgirl.livejournal.com]

It's OK, Dave heard me whining from the other room and just searched the DVR until he found a replay.

[lexsara.livejournal.com]

You know I loved it too! I think the dynamic between Holmes and Watson is going to be great. And while I didn't call Mycroft immediately, I didn't think he was Moriarty, although I knew he'd have to come in sometime!

[kitmerlot1213.livejournal.com]

I'm just a psycho when it comes to all things Holmes, so I'm proud of myself when I can figure something out without his having to explain it :)

Re: Holmes and Watson--I'm such a sucker for good bantering scenes between intelligent, good looking men :):)

[wwg23.livejournal.com]

I loved the new Sherlock Holmes! I enjoy the way they show us what Sherlock is noticing.

During the show, I was screaming at my tv "The taxi! The taxi!" But I did fall for Mycroft being Moriarty.

[kitmerlot1213.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean about the taxi and I wonder if we will be seeing Professor Moriarty this season?