Sherlock

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  1. TaisenZ
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A primeira temporada é simplesmente incrível e bem feita, cheia de detalhes muito bem pensados. Digno de um 10, apesar de alguns pontos negativos mínimos, que nem merecem ser mencionados.
  2. KundK
    Sep 9, 2010
    9
    A very entertaining contemporary version of the classic. The new Sherlock is even more of an obnoxious prick (and, as Willow would say "slightly gay") than the legendary Jeremy Brett and the new dr. Watson might just be my favourite yet. The writing is smart and crisp and we even get the on screen graphics to follow the processing of clues. I sincerely hope there will be a series 2.
  3. sunnyl
    Oct 30, 2010
    9
    What a treat! I love the way the have updated the characters to reflect the master sleuth and his level headed friend to reflect modern times. The characters of Sherlock and Watson are brilliantly played and the action maintains a steady pace. Have watched the opening show many times and am looking forward to the next Masterpiece Mystery this Sunday. Way to go PBS!
  4. LesleyJSC
    Dec 23, 2010
    9
    I was intrigued by the teasers for this show and since I am a life long Holmesian I had to watch.
    This is brilliant. Dominc Cumberbatch's Holmes is the absolute pitch perfect 21st century "edtiion".
    I love the lighting and the ways they bring in hints from Victorian times like Cumberbatch's hair cut and that wonderful swirling overcoat and scarf he wears. His body movement is amazing.    I was intrigued by the teasers for this show and since I am a life long Holmesian I had to watch.
    This is brilliant. Dominc Cumberbatch's Holmes is the absolute pitch perfect 21st century "edtiion".
    I love the lighting and the ways they bring in hints from Victorian times like Cumberbatch's hair cut and that wonderful swirling overcoat and scarf he wears. His body movement is amazing. He BECOMES Holmes and yet definitely puts his own stamp on the character and it's a deliberately modern stamp....AND the great thing is you buy it....you go with it ....he just takes you away. The long suffering Watson is now the tough guy partner who will not hesitate to use force and he always has his partner's back. Watching him at first so sad, war weary and skeptical and then becoming mesmerised by Holmes' impossible knack for pursuing excitement and danger was a treat. The stories are modern takes on the originals so you see events and hear names that harken back to the books.
    So many wonderful films and TV shows come out of the UK and we love them for it.....but this? This is a wonder on so many levels. I had to watch the first episode twice because I couldn't believe how brilliant it was. Thank you Masterpiece Mystery for this wonderful realisation of our beloved Sherlock.    … Expand
  5. sinadoom
    May 19, 2012
    9
    The episodes are too long at 1 hour 30 mins each, and the pacing is off at some points, but overall it's quite clever, has good acting & direction and is engaging because you never know what's going to happen- there's always a surprise. It's also very modern and not some ancient nerdfest for literature critics. It's appealing universally.
  6. Dilaron
    Aug 12, 2013
    9
    I wasn't convinced to the idea of show at start- I've read several Doyle's book, where the atmosphere of Victorian London is important issue. Setting the plot in the present day seemed to be kind of blasphemy against the original series. Fortunately, I was wrong. BBC series appear to be more "Sherlock Holmes" than those trashy movies with Robert Downey Jr. The episodes are loosely based onI wasn't convinced to the idea of show at start- I've read several Doyle's book, where the atmosphere of Victorian London is important issue. Setting the plot in the present day seemed to be kind of blasphemy against the original series. Fortunately, I was wrong. BBC series appear to be more "Sherlock Holmes" than those trashy movies with Robert Downey Jr. The episodes are loosely based on the original crime stories of sir Doyle (e.g. "Study in Scarlet", first book featuring Mr. Holmes), so you can treat them as brand new adventures of Sherlock. Cumberbatch's appearance as eccentric and arrogant detective is really convincing. Creators of TV series achieved to do something ostensibly impossible: they managed to resurrect almost 150 years old hero in respectful, interesting way. Dear Hollywood, take notes.… Expand
  7. 21GreenDay21
    Feb 6, 2013
    9
    Sherlock is a clever TV-show that should be entertaining for anyone ranging from teens to elders! It is clever, it is surprising, it is great! It has that rare thing in TV shows, that thing where you can pick up any episodes, and you have a guarantee that it's gonna be great. 9 not 10 because episode 2 of the first season was a bit less entertaining to me than all the rest of the episodes.Sherlock is a clever TV-show that should be entertaining for anyone ranging from teens to elders! It is clever, it is surprising, it is great! It has that rare thing in TV shows, that thing where you can pick up any episodes, and you have a guarantee that it's gonna be great. 9 not 10 because episode 2 of the first season was a bit less entertaining to me than all the rest of the episodes. But anyway, watch this show, and enjoy it, and enjoy it you shall!… Expand
  8. LeeJ2512
    Jul 5, 2012
    9
    I absolutely love this show. The amount of detail that Sherlock sees is unbelievable, I was a bit skeptic about Steven Moffat being the writer, since the quality of Doctor Who has dwindled in the past year or so, but I was blown away by it, I didn't like the second episode that much but I think that was because I watched it straight after the first episode and I got confused too easily asI absolutely love this show. The amount of detail that Sherlock sees is unbelievable, I was a bit skeptic about Steven Moffat being the writer, since the quality of Doctor Who has dwindled in the past year or so, but I was blown away by it, I didn't like the second episode that much but I think that was because I watched it straight after the first episode and I got confused too easily as I was still thinking about how amazing the first episode was, so my rule is now only watch one episode a night so I can enjoy it and make it last until season 3 comes out :) I love Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as the main characters, Benedict pulls off Sherlock brilliantly, manages to balance his arrogance and egotism but still make him loveable. I don't know if it is intentional but it seems Sherlock has some sort of ADHD or something in this incarnation, he cannot sit still and HAS to have something to do, if he doesn't he shoots bullets into the wall. Martin Freeman is fantastic as Watson, making him clever and brave from his time at war, giving his opinion on cases whenever he can get a word in. Both actors are fantastic and brilliant in their roles.… Expand
  9. ReubenIsAGod
    Feb 14, 2015
    9
    Original, the idea of watching a tv series based on the famous stories about sherlock Holmes sounded cheesy and dumb to me, a 16 year old boy. Yet after deciding to sit down and watch this fantastic show with a good friendo, who insisted that their was so much more to it and that it was a modern take on the tales, i feel in love. Every character is incredible and brilliantly performed,Original, the idea of watching a tv series based on the famous stories about sherlock Holmes sounded cheesy and dumb to me, a 16 year old boy. Yet after deciding to sit down and watch this fantastic show with a good friendo, who insisted that their was so much more to it and that it was a modern take on the tales, i feel in love. Every character is incredible and brilliantly performed, partially by the shows main leads, Cumberbatch and Freeman, the characters have so much chemistry together, they kind of complete each other, they are like the ying and yang of detective shows. Also another thing that i believe the the show does that really enhances the experience is the fact that instead of having the classic 13, 14 episodes the show is presented with instead 3 movie length episodes. This meaning that mor time and effort and be displayed. So if you have the time and you can be bothered watch Sherlock, it is incredible.… Expand
  10. joeybombstyle
    Oct 4, 2012
    9
    The best modern interpretation, of Sherlock Holmes there has ever been. Captures the character right but fits perfectly in the modern world with out seeming out of place. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jeremy Brentt are the two best Holmes to ever be put on screen.
  11. GotTheseScars
    Jan 29, 2013
    9
    As a 3 episode "season", Sherlock is positively wonderful, displaying the namesake character in a manner that has not been seen before. I thought the first episode was amazing in every way, though I was disappointed with the second episode which I found to not continue the high bar set by the first. I would give the first episode a 10, the second a 8, and the third which was better thanAs a 3 episode "season", Sherlock is positively wonderful, displaying the namesake character in a manner that has not been seen before. I thought the first episode was amazing in every way, though I was disappointed with the second episode which I found to not continue the high bar set by the first. I would give the first episode a 10, the second a 8, and the third which was better than the second, a 9.… Expand
  12. Adude
    Feb 13, 2013
    9
    The reviews of this show were overwhelmingly positive by the critics. To be honest, as a result I started watched this show looking for any flaws. But there were almost none. Benedict Cumberbatch's acting may be a bit bland, but that is the whole point. It distances Sherlock from the other characters. Also, the banter between Sherlock and Watson sometimes adds a humorous tint to the film.The reviews of this show were overwhelmingly positive by the critics. To be honest, as a result I started watched this show looking for any flaws. But there were almost none. Benedict Cumberbatch's acting may be a bit bland, but that is the whole point. It distances Sherlock from the other characters. Also, the banter between Sherlock and Watson sometimes adds a humorous tint to the film. The dialogue is beautifully crafted to each character's emotions and personalities. But be warned: this is not meant to be a funny show. The mysteries keep you guessing until the end. The plot developments, twists and turns keep you entertained. But the thing that stands Sherlock out from all other fictional characters is the simple logic of his observational and deductive reasoning. Hats off to the director. This guy is a genius. Its hard to explain what he does, so just watch the show to see it for yourself. He manages to pull me into each story at an emotional level. And don't forget the music. It ranges from tense music in the suspenseful scenes to energetic in the fast-paced scenes. Okay, there is one flaw, to be fair. I would have liked a bit more character development. We don't learn much new about each character, especially Sherlock.

    Altogether, my final verdict is: if you haven't watched it, Watch it. Now. I'm waiting.    … Expand
  13. joao1198pedro
    Dec 18, 2013
    9
    besides of having only three episodes per season(this is the only problem)i think this is an terrific series with memorable actuations of benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman.
  14. cbeers2513
    Jan 10, 2014
    9
    I never thought I would say that a three-episode TV season would be the greatest bargain I've ever received. Sherlock is an unbelievable experience, taking every recent iteration of the iconic sleuth and overshadowing each one with its witty dialogue and incredible lead acting. Cumberbatch, who flawlessly portrays the lovably heartless sociopath, and Freeman, the humane war veteran Watson,I never thought I would say that a three-episode TV season would be the greatest bargain I've ever received. Sherlock is an unbelievable experience, taking every recent iteration of the iconic sleuth and overshadowing each one with its witty dialogue and incredible lead acting. Cumberbatch, who flawlessly portrays the lovably heartless sociopath, and Freeman, the humane war veteran Watson, come together as one of the best on-screen duos quite possibly in any medium. Their banter both in and outside the crime scenes, ranging from deductions to social conflicts, give the series an unquenchable spirit that keeps the audience begging for more. The mysteries are also cleverly adapted from the source material, taking Doyle's masterpieces and reinventing them with a modern twist that adds a sense of relevance to the episodes. Even the supporting cast is memorable, featuring performances that make me seriously rethink my opinions of the Robert Downey films. Lestrade is not a bumbling idiot but a useful ally. Mrs. Hudson isn't an irritable landlady, but a sweet, naive mother figure. Everything feels better and allows me to invest in the story even more.
    In short, it says a lot about a series to produce three episodes a season. They need to uphold a strong level of quality to make up for the lack of content they provide. However, Sherlock needn't worry about all this. The characters, mysteries, and dialogue not only come together like cogs in a machine, perfectly working off one another to produce an exceptional final product, but also go above and beyond the source material with a modern spin that truly shines. It is my sincere hope that Sherlock lasts forever, because its undeniable charm has forever been implanted into my mind, taking root and, like a good mystery, will never escape until the case is closed.
    Elementary.

    9.5/10    … Expand
  15. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    The first season of Sherlock is very witty and smart. Brilliant acting and stellar scripts are part of what makes this one of the brightest shows on TV.
  16. Muddsjr
    Jan 25, 2014
    9
    despite the fact the latest episodes were just not as good in plot, it's fair to say that the creators of Doctor Who have reintroduced Britain's most loved detective, and done so with generally exciting, extreme and well put together programs.
  17. Troublewalking
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    Excellent show, I am waiting for more episodes. The lead actors are fabulous. I think they did a great job showing the anti social nature of true genius. Does the show have it's flaws? Did the producers sometimes try to overthink some things and paint themselves into a corner? Or did they try to fix flaws in earlier plots by rewriting things with giants holes in them? Sure, but as far asExcellent show, I am waiting for more episodes. The lead actors are fabulous. I think they did a great job showing the anti social nature of true genius. Does the show have it's flaws? Did the producers sometimes try to overthink some things and paint themselves into a corner? Or did they try to fix flaws in earlier plots by rewriting things with giants holes in them? Sure, but as far as Sherlock Holmes goes, I haven't seen anything better. It's certainly leagues better than the other drama crime solving shows that are so popular these days. And considering the CG driven scenes and black hole sized plot holes most shows have these days. This show is fabulous. Speaking of movies, I have been watching all of the Sherlock Holmes movies I can after this. And most of them fall woefully short of this television show.… Expand
  18. TAGreviews
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    Damn this show is grat, ben is great as sherlock, and i love watson as well, the convination of both of them is amazing, i dont think there is a better sherlock than bennedict
  19. cumovies
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    Smart dialogue Perfectly Casted great mystery's Sherlock is a great TV Show.

    EP1- A study in pink 9.2/10
    EP2- The blind banker 8.2/10
    EP3- The great game 9/10 overall 9.0/10
  20. vikesh2206
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    The first season of Sherlock is very witty and smart. Brilliant acting and stellar scripts are part of what makes this one of the brightest shows on TV.
  21. ZeroNihilism
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    sherlock would not stoop to using OLD sms-texting.

    From his smartphone he would use OTR with Xmpp Texting

    mouthbreathers will be confused and unable to highlight words to right-click lookup on Duck DUCK go!
  22. wawan
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fascinating, superb. I've loose all the words. Mind-blowing, but still crispy. Although, the form looks like hard to swallowed, but when it has touched the tongue, its taste delicious and addictive.
    How Stefen Moffat can do all that stuff? I don't have any idea.    … Expand
  23. LinttaFlamingo
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    Sherlock is a fantastic show with fantastic characters portrayed by fantastic actors, specifically the main actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman who work perfectly together! And the best part of the show is that it's not just a mystery for the characters, but even more for the viewers, as the show is very unpredictable and interesting in the cleverest way possible. Tremendous fun!
  24. smiyamot
    Jan 16, 2017
    9
    What a difference between American TV and the British. Their big stars appear in these Masterpiece shows (I'm sure they don't get $millions) but our stars only work for ca$h. Benedict Cumberbatch (the Imitation Game) as Sherlock and Martin Freeman (the Hobbit) as Dr. Watson, you start with two great actors and it only gets better. New stories, not a rehash of the old Sherlock books, soWhat a difference between American TV and the British. Their big stars appear in these Masterpiece shows (I'm sure they don't get $millions) but our stars only work for ca$h. Benedict Cumberbatch (the Imitation Game) as Sherlock and Martin Freeman (the Hobbit) as Dr. Watson, you start with two great actors and it only gets better. New stories, not a rehash of the old Sherlock books, so it's interesting and done in today's world.… Expand
  25. hannahwright
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    The Investigation of Sherlock Holmes
    The legend of Sherlock Holmes returns as a TV series in 2010. Director, Paul McGuigan, conducted a brilliant show that brings suspense, realism, and comedy to the audience. Benedict Cumberbatch played an amazing role as Sherlock Holmes, teaching the audience cleverness and intelligence when investigating a serious problem. Also Dr. John Watson who was    The Investigation of Sherlock Holmes
    The legend of Sherlock Holmes returns as a TV series in 2010. Director, Paul McGuigan, conducted a brilliant show that brings suspense, realism, and comedy to the audience. Benedict Cumberbatch played an amazing role as Sherlock Holmes, teaching the audience cleverness and intelligence when investigating a serious problem. Also Dr. John Watson who was unbelievably well played by Martin Freeman, brings more of a “street smart” view to the story. Unlike Holmes, he shows the audience his intelligence by his past experiences with war and his medical field.

    “The name’s Sherlock Holmes”, Holmes says, leaving Dr. Watson in awe after just meeting him. In the tv series Sherlock, a man with a very high IQ and an army doctor from Afghanistan meet each other and become partners in crime. Four suicides occur around the same time and Holmes is out to find who was behind it all. While Watson gives his input throughout the show, he plays a big role in solving the horrific case.

    The episode, “A Study in Pink”, gives the audience a feeling of suspense and thriller. While watching the wonderful film, Sherlock, you are being put on the edge of your seat, feeling as if you were in the show. McGuigan puts a few laughs into the film, to catch the audience off guard. By having the main character have such a high intelligence level, it leaves the audience with mouths wide open, while feeling in such curiosity. This is a fantastic way to make a good show.

    The film was definitely an amazing one. While feeling excited throughout the whole experience, lessons were taught, reality was brought to attention and the audience was left in awe. Recommending this to somebody would be a very good idea, preferably thriller seekers and investigation lovers. This film got an outstanding 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  26. Bakermck2018
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    A Mystery Masterpiece

    A mystery masterpiece introduces “Sherlock” episode “A Study In Pink” two sharped dressed men going thru the town trying to solve mysteries on why and how so many people were dying. Wounded in Afghanistan while in the Army, Dr. John Watson returns to London. While Watson was roaming the sidewalks in London he came across a mutual acquaintance, Mike Stamford.    A Mystery Masterpiece

    A mystery masterpiece introduces “Sherlock” episode “A Study In Pink” two sharped dressed men going thru the town trying to solve mysteries on why and how so many people were dying.

    Wounded in Afghanistan while in the Army, Dr. John Watson returns to London. While Watson was roaming the sidewalks in London he came across a mutual acquaintance, Mike Stamford. Mike took John to 221B Baker Street which belongs to Mrs. Hudson. Watson became a flatmate at Mrs. Hudson apartment with brilliant private investigator Sherlock Holmes. They were investigating three identical mysterious suicides.

    Sherlock got asked by inspector Lestrade to join him in an intervention for the fourth suspicious death of Jennifer Wilson. As Jennifer laid there dying she wrote “Rache” upon the floor. While Sherlock was investigating he noticed her stillborn daughter name was “Rache” not “Rachel”. Sherlock found out what the password to Jennifer's phone which led him to confront a terminally ill serial killer, who poisons people, and he is determined to make Sherlock his next victim. Watson is amazed by Holmes powers of observation at the crime scenes.

    Holmes occasionally had helped the police with the mysterious investigations. All four people all who “committed suicide”. Police believed there may be another explanation due to several similarities in the crimes. After Holmes agreed to assist, he heard the most recent scene, where the victim was “A Lady Dressed In Pink” with the word “Rache” stretched into the floor boards. With Watson's assistance he provided individual assistance to Holmes. With both Holmes and Watson's assistance they were able to figure out the mysterious, terrible deaths of poor individuals.    … Expand
  27. barris2018
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    The Meeting Of The Crime Scene Partners

    The show itself was actually really good. It will keep the people watching it on their feet. The moment when Watson had the lady in pink's suitcase in his house kida catches the attention of the mystery. Is Holmes the one behind the murder? This shows the spirit in the episode. The Title of this series is “Sherlock” and the director is Paul    The Meeting Of The Crime Scene Partners

    The show itself was actually really good. It will keep the people watching it on their feet. The moment when Watson had the lady in pink's suitcase in his house kida catches the attention of the mystery. Is Holmes the one behind the murder? This shows the spirit in the episode. The Title of this series is “Sherlock” and the director is Paul Mcguigan. This episode was called “The Study In Pink”. The Main actors were Benedict CumberBatch who played Sherlock Holmes. And then you have Martin Freeman who played “DR. John Watson”. And Martin Freeman is well known to be a good actor.

    This episode is basically about the meeting of Holmes and Watson And they end up coming together to solve this crime. At first Watson is a bit in shock on how much Holmes knows about him. Holmes is a bit know it all, But to sum it up they are a pretty great team. They go on this crime scene hunt together to try to fit all the missing pieces together.

    Watching this episode was like watching criminal minds a murder mystery. If viewers like murder mysteries then you will like “Sherlock”. The whole episode was really good it keeps you on your feet thinking on who the person is behind the murder. The viewers will be watching the screen like a hawk watching its prey. But overall the whole thing was interesting to watch. It was very awesome to see Holmes and Dr. Watson come together as a team and that was probably the best part was seeing them as a team.And it is taking place in modern day London and Holmes used his head like a map he knew every town in London.
    The series is really good itself, it holds a good proportion of mystery. Holmes and Dr. Watson make a great team in this show called “Sherlock”. The rating for this show will have to be a 9 out of 10. It will draw the viewer's attention to it. And who could watch this show? Anyone is able to it may not be your kind of show but if the viewers like a murder mystery this is your show . So overall this show was pretty amazing viewers will fall in love with it.    … Expand
  28. ramseyhan
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    Sherlock’s Return

    Have you ever wondered about how detectives think? As viewers know that detectives are critical thinkers and get tangled up in strenuous predicaments such as chasing down criminals that killed many innocent lives: Wouldn’t you like to know how they solve those cases? People who watch Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat’s episode of Sherlock “The Study in Pink” will    Sherlock’s Return

    Have you ever wondered about how detectives think? As viewers know that detectives are critical thinkers and get tangled up in strenuous predicaments such as chasing down criminals that killed many innocent lives: Wouldn’t you like to know how they solve those cases? People who watch Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat’s episode of Sherlock “The Study in Pink” will understand the critical criteria Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as John Watson have to collect to solve these cases.
    On the streets of modern day London there is a killer that made police think all the deaths were suicide. Sherlock Holmes the charmingly brilliant detective chases down the criminal. Him being a smart detective he has the ability to analyze the killer’s every move. With the help of his colleague Jonathan Watson, former military medic, they discover rather fascinating indications about the cliffhanging case.
    During this show there were a few flashbacks and this was an important element to Sherlock. It showed bits and pieces to things that were needed to know, such as Watson’s military background. There were also times where it slowed down for people to understand the way Sherlock Holmes thinks. It is incredibly important for this to happen because it would be hard to understand if it wasn’t in this show. All these elements are very relevant for this show, it takes you in a little deeper to grasp all the ideas of the film.
    This show had a very impressive setup. It was a huge step to do Sherlock Holmes in modern day because he was from a whole nother era. It was brilliant to do a modern day Sherlock so people can understand and relate to it better. His symbol was a magnifying glass which was not put into this film but replaced by a cell phone. This was as exciting as watching an elephant ride a bicycle.    … Expand
  29. emmamae14
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    “Sherlock” written by Stephen Moffatt and Mark Gatiss is about two men going on adventures and bringing murderers to justice. Sherlock, played by Benedict Cumberbatch and his side kick Dr. Watson, played by Martin Freeman star in the exciting drama series. Sherlock being a high-functioning sociopath and Watson being an injured Vietnam war veteran come together to solve crimes. Seeing“Sherlock” written by Stephen Moffatt and Mark Gatiss is about two men going on adventures and bringing murderers to justice. Sherlock, played by Benedict Cumberbatch and his side kick Dr. Watson, played by Martin Freeman star in the exciting drama series. Sherlock being a high-functioning sociopath and Watson being an injured Vietnam war veteran come together to solve crimes. Seeing Cumberbatch and Freeman come together and play these roles really make the show better. Their characters and personalities mesh well together making this a hilarious drama series. After watching it once they’ll have you hooked and you’ll want to watch them solve more crimes together over and over again. In this episode, Sherlock meets a war veteran in need of more money so he can keep his house. Sherlock and Dr. Watson eventually end up moving in together. Sherlock was reviewing the seemingly unrelated suicides that were happening in London when he figured out that deaths are actually murders most foul. The police find a fourth victim when Sherlock goes to check out the crime scene, bringing Watson along with him. Rushing around everywhere they go to find more clues about the murder, Sherlock finds where the suitcase is and sends a message via text to the murderer. He believes the murderer gets anxious, causing him to change his plan. They track the killers phone when Sherlock realizes it’s the Taxi driver standing in the hallway. He follows him out to the car and the driver takes him to a building to “talk” and to tell Sherlock how he made the others kill themselves. They get in the room and the murderer tells Sherlock to choose a pill, and if he picks the one that is not poisonous he will be free. Right when he is about to take it there is a huge bang!
    This is one of those series that you could sit at home and watch all day. Running around usually 88 minutes, “Sherlock” is similar to other tv shows like House, The Mentalist, and The Big Bang Theory. Sherlock and his side kick Dr. Watson go on many adventures, capturing murderers along the way. “Sherlock” is like watching a baby smile and laugh. It makes you want to keep on watching and making that baby giggle again. It’s very interesting watching Benedict Cumberbatch playing the role of Sherlock. Going through all the clues very carefully, explaining them and seeing him give off a very sociopathic vibe is something very new and cool to watch him do. Some parts can be a little uninteresting and off topic, but watching Sherlock and Watson work as a team solving these crimes makes up for it very quickly, making you forget those little parts happened at all.
    This series is very good and it’s appropriate for all ages. You could get your family together and have a movie night, eating popcorn and watching very quietly and intently so you do not miss anything. I think casting Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock and Watson is one of the reasons why the show flows so well. The mesh very well together, not making it very interesting to watch, but also very funny. I would most definitely recommend others to watch this show. I would give “Sherlock” a 9/10. It’s funny and interesting and i could see myself and others going back to rewatch episodes because they’re so good. Moffatt and Gatiss did a very great job on this TV show. Making it as interesting and funny as they could. Casting the characters perfectly and going in depth about the crime and following all the clues.    … Expand
  30. GageHosteter
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    The Brilliant Side of Sherlock

    The television series Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is directed by the famous director Paul McGuigan. It also includes famous actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch, and Martin Freeman. This TV series is very well written, and has high suspense, which is a key detail in any good detective story. The first episode is about Mysterious deaths    The Brilliant Side of Sherlock

    The television series Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is directed by the famous director Paul McGuigan. It also includes famous actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch, and Martin Freeman. This TV series is very well written, and has high suspense, which is a key detail in any good detective story. The first episode is about Mysterious deaths happening around London, which seem like suicides, but Sherlock knows they're Murders. As the case seems to come to a close from Sherlock's brilliant detective work, he meets the killer, but what comes after is full of suspense.

    Sherlock Holmes meets a serious case which seems like suicides, and cannot be linked in anyway. He goes to a new scene and can detect any details that wouldn't be visible to other people at the crime scene. Holmes finds the last victim's suitcase, which has some missing items an important one is her phone. Holmes knows the killer would have it, so tracks the phone to find the murderers location. He finds out that a taxi driver is the murderer, and is taken to a very quite location, and what the murderer does next would have to be watched to be explained.

    One flaw with Dr. Watson is that he needs his cane to walk because of his injury in Afghanistan, and fails to keep up with Holmes. In a scene in the coffee shop, Watson leaves his cane behind and seems to do fine without it, which can leave most viewers very confused. This episode is like a cliffhanger, you know the best part is about to happen, you just don't know how it will happen. The two best parts are when holmes figures out who the murderer is. The second one is when he thinks he finds the killer, but was wrong figures out he wrong when he confronts the man after an intense chase.

    This series would be recommended for viewers who are looking for an action packed, suspenseful detective series. This TV series would get a 9 out of 10 rating, mainly because of the minor flaws. The book series originally written by Doyle are brought to life, with the same feel of any of his books. The creators should definitely continue with the makings of these shows, to bring heart pounding adventures to interested viewers.    … Expand
  31. Alyce125
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    Sherlock’s Studies

    The new series of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective comes to life once again in the TV series of Sherlock. Sherlock(Benedict Cumberbatch) a consulting detective and his new flatmate Dr.Watson(Martin Freeman)an ex-military doctor and now blogger. writing about Sherlock and his cases that the two men solve,making themselves instantly famous. This Modern Sherlock has    Sherlock’s Studies

    The new series of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective comes to life once again in the TV series of Sherlock. Sherlock(Benedict Cumberbatch) a consulting detective and his new flatmate Dr.Watson(Martin Freeman)an ex-military doctor and now blogger. writing about Sherlock and his cases that the two men solve,making themselves instantly famous. This Modern Sherlock has new tools and not the notorious magnifying glass but a mobile phone.His place is still on 221B Baker Street. Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created this new series to bring back the notorious Sherlock to solve modern cases.
    Sherlock and Watson’s first case was a dusey for Waston. Sherlock’s quick decuse on the victim to know what the victim does in everyday life. The case of a woman in pink, this study of this women led to the solving of the string of appeared suicide. The loss of the woman’s mobile phone led Sherlock to the answer of the case. The actual police Scotland Yard interferer and authorize Sherlock to stop getting ahead without them knowing his discoveries.
    The episode of “Study in Pink” is episode that started Sherlock and Watson’s adventures together. At some point they had to find each other. It is almost like the 1986 movie of “The Great Mouse Detective” released by Walt Disney. There is always a villain that has the same Marvelous brain as Sherlock. All the victims took the same poison, The likelyness that'll happen is little to none.
    Watching about 5 more episode of this series, It was a good and a bit of rush and plot twists. If you have read some of Sir Arthur’s stories,you might be able to know how the episode will end.I give this episode e:1 of s:1, a 7 out of 10. The episode was very good. but the show could be shortened a little bit.    … Expand
  32. nikhs159
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    At last there is a good show which portrays Sherlock Holmes in modern times.
    True to the essence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's version,modified to suit the present,with some smart writing and great performances it's worth a watch !
  33. SomePersona
    Jan 18, 2017
    9
    Great pilot and great setup going forward. Series 1 is great, and although there are clear budget problems and the fact that it is a tad bit dated in both the sense that the phones are old and the sense that its episodes are not as good as future episodes in the series, it's fun to watch.

    A Study in Pink: 8.5/10
    The Blind Banker: 8.5/10
    The Great Game: 8.5/10
  34. kaitlyn_ridge19
    Jan 8, 2017
    9
    In our modern-day society, we are used to seeing crimes. But the cases our friends Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock Holmes) and Martin Freeman (John H. Watson/Dr.Watson) solve are of those that are out of this world, but also extremely possible. They are also featured in other movies and TV shows. Martin Freeman was casted in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and The Office (2001-2003).In our modern-day society, we are used to seeing crimes. But the cases our friends Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock Holmes) and Martin Freeman (John H. Watson/Dr.Watson) solve are of those that are out of this world, but also extremely possible. They are also featured in other movies and TV shows. Martin Freeman was casted in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and The Office (2001-2003). Where Benedict Cumberbatch was seen in The Imitation Game (2014) and 12 Years a Slave (2013). They’re both in a variety of different genres of shows and movies, and are not new to working together on a set. They can be seen together on The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey (2012) and The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (2014).
    In the show, Dr.Watson first meets Sherlock Holmes, and Mr.Holmes tells him that they are to get a flat together. There is currently an open case of what they think is suicides, and are soon convinced they are murders due to all the deaths being caused by the same poison. Sherlock already figured they were all murders, and was soon allowed by the chief of police to help in the investigation. Sherlock wants Watson to join in. Soon found many clues and a way to find the victim's “lost” phone. But you’re going to have to watch the show to figure out what happens in the end. Needless to say, it was not expected.
    Watching this show constantly leaves you sitting at the edge of your seat. You’re always wondering what’s going to happen next. You also look forward to the seeing the end and what happens overall. I personally do not belive it’s idealistic in our modern society, we would not witness anything like this in our current days. I mean, it’s possible for an absolute genius and a former army men to meet randomly and start solving crimes together, But it is highly unlikely. But overall it is an extremely exciting and exotic, thrilling.
    Overall, it is a very great show and series. Even if it not as realistic as I imagined it would be reading the books, it is very exciting to see Sherlock and Watson come to life. The show is very true to itself. The actors that Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss (directors) have chosen to impersonate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson, were how I had imagined them looking, as weird as that is. They execute their parts perfectly and were a great choice of people to have chosen to work together. I would give this show a good nine out of 10.    … Expand
  35. MrNikitaTV
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    Шерлок 1 сезон- отличный детективный сериал. С отличными персонажами (Шерлок, Ватсон, Майкрасофт, Мориарти). Больше всего в сериале запоминается дух Лондона с детективом и взаимодействие персонажей. Такого юмора давно не видел просто с каждой шутки в голос смеялся. Сериал умеет заинтриговывать и позволяет зрителю думать с Шерлоком. поставлю 9 из-за слабенькой второй серии. В целом первыйШерлок 1 сезон- отличный детективный сериал. С отличными персонажами (Шерлок, Ватсон, Майкрасофт, Мориарти). Больше всего в сериале запоминается дух Лондона с детективом и взаимодействие персонажей. Такого юмора давно не видел просто с каждой шутки в голос смеялся. Сериал умеет заинтриговывать и позволяет зрителю думать с Шерлоком. поставлю 9 из-за слабенькой второй серии. В целом первый сезон сериала можно назвать шедевром детектива.… Expand
  36. GuetguetLeBG
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brillante série, réellement.
    L'intrigue est excellente, le jeu d'acteur est très, mais alors très bon, Benedict Cumberbatch retranscrit d'une manière originale mais savoureuse la personnalité de Sherlock Holmes à l'écran, et Andrew Scott interprète Moriarty d'une manière un peu surprenante, mais fantastique.
    Le personnage de Sherlock Holmes, puisque c'est l'élément principal de la série, au-delà des crimes à résoudre finalement, est ancré dans le réel, l'écriture est intéressante en ce qu'elle a pris le parti de faire évoluer le personnage dans notre monde contemporain, et crée ainsi une tension bien plus forte due aux événements susceptibles de se passer demain, ou après-demain, ou après après demain..
    La force de cette série tient autant du jeu d'acteurs que de la réalisation, le mouvement et la réflexion de Sherlock sont retranscris à l'écran par une réalisation plutôt bonne, simple mais efficace.
    Le personnage de Sherlock est aussi facile à suivre, assez didactique, mais nous laisse sans voix de par sa construction.

    Très bonne série à (re)voir pour les amateurs d'enquêtes policières et de scénarios bien construits, bien loin des standards américains bas de gamme.    … Expand
  37. MelodyMarie
    Jan 17, 2018
    9
    Two sherlocks, One powerful mind seen in two different ways. The popular show Sherlock played on BBC is based off the popular books Conan Doyle had written about the character Sherlock Holmes and his assistant John Watson. The Sherlock Holmes in the show is played by Benedict Cumberbatch. While his assistant John Watson is played by Martin Freeman. In the first episode “ A Study In Pink”Two sherlocks, One powerful mind seen in two different ways. The popular show Sherlock played on BBC is based off the popular books Conan Doyle had written about the character Sherlock Holmes and his assistant John Watson. The Sherlock Holmes in the show is played by Benedict Cumberbatch. While his assistant John Watson is played by Martin Freeman. In the first episode “ A Study In Pink” Sherlock and John meet from a friend of John’s which leads them to the flat of 221 B Baker St. Where we truly see how the characters are.
    When Arriving at 221 B Baker St. We meet Mrs. Hudson, played by Una Stubbs is introduced as the landlady. As we see john gets to know Mrs. Hudson we see Sherlock read about three “suicides”. We meet a new character named Lestrade who is played by Rupert Graves. He asked Sherlock to help with the case which leads us to wonder if the newest case is really a suicide. With the information at the crime scene Sherlock thinks different. We then see that the game is truly on.
    The Episode all together was very clever it kept making your mind work to see what was missing from the crime. It also was amazing to see how different Holmes and Watson were in the show than from the book. In the book sherlock seems to still take care and listen closely to the person speaking while in the show he prefers to keep to himself completely and not want to be bothered with anyone. John Also seems more closed off in the show than in the book. In the episode it was quite interesting to see Watson’s blog wasn’t about the high functioning sociopath at first. It was supposed to be about his thoughts and memories from the war. It was quite amazing to see how quickly the two people bonded with each other over the thrill of the crime case. You see this even in the beginning when Sherlock leaves for the crime scene and can’t hold back from not joining. It gives him the thrill of back in the war he missed. In the end you see that though they were strangers the thrill of the game is too much for them to stop.
    So all together, in the episode we see some differences of the characters from the book but we still get the same excitement while reading the books. You can see your favorite Book Character in live action. The bond in the books can’t even be changed in the show they both just love the excitement and thought that is put into figuring out the truth behind the crimes they solve which they never stop trying till they do find the truth. Even if it means possibly risking their lives.    … Expand
  38. Maccymph
    Jan 18, 2018
    9
    We sher-looked hard for this one
    The superhuman Khan, standing next to Arthur Dent, far, far across the galaxy. Could this be? Or maybe it was Doctor Strange with Everett K Ross, in an epic marvel smash up? Whatever your first thought was, we knew that if it had the amazing cinematography as Victor Frankenstein, along with the beautiful banter from The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy,    We sher-looked hard for this one
    The superhuman Khan, standing next to Arthur Dent, far, far across the galaxy. Could this be? Or maybe it was Doctor Strange with Everett K Ross, in an epic marvel smash up? Whatever your first thought was, we knew that if it had the amazing cinematography as Victor Frankenstein, along with the beautiful banter from The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, it would be easy to fall in love with this recreation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s mystery crime series Sherlock.
    BBC’s series Sherlock delivers wonderfully, pleasing us with the horror of crime and the humor of sarcasm as we watch Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) struggle to understand the intentions of his new acquaintance, Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) as he is dragged into the investigation of the murder of a woman, whom had seemingly bathed in pink dye. With this story of crime and mystery, Cumberbatch contributes by delivering highly sarcastic lines while using his incredible ability to stay stoic during any situation. Watson, a retired military doctor, exasperatedly follows around his new partner, practically jumping out of his seat at the chance to once again feel the thrill of the chase. When news comes in of a suicide, a mysterious case linked to four others, we watch as sherlock takes off, gracefully explaining hidden details to Watson, mimicking Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s form of writing.
    Steve Moffat wonderfully recreates the original Sherlock Novels we all know and love, one way or another. For some, it’s a beautiful recreation of something they once so feverishly read with a hunger for the answer. For others, it’s a shining key that unlocks the door to the world Conan Doyle created so long ago. Even the memorable quote made by Holmes during multiple of the original sherlock stories reappears, and we get to watch Cumberbatch calmly tell Watson that this case is a “Three patch problem”, the same way our original Holmes commonly told his partner that a case was a “Three pipe problem”. The two actors are truly a wonderful match for the detective pair, so much that they are the modern icon of the famous, british detective.
    As the episode finishes up, not one bit of its initial charm is lost. In fact, quite the opposite happened. As always, our memorable detectives go on to investigate another day of crime, and we are left sitting in our seats, stunned by Moffat’s modern recreation of the wonderful detective stories created by Conan Doyle. Through mystery, through suspense, through anger, confusion, and more, Moffat did not once loose sight of the first works that featured the memorable detective by the name of Sherlock Holmes, and I am proud to say that this world of mystery will be held in the hearts of people for many, many years to pass.    … Expand
  39. Hilarious27
    Aug 26, 2018
    9
    I've never seen anything like this before! To me, it is the best Sherlock ever.
    YOU MUST WAtCH IT!!
  40. Jinglepants
    Aug 12, 2010
    8
    BBC's answer to House MD. A brilliant, bull-headed mind working through puzzles in a china shop atmosphere.Supporting characters spend most of their time catching fragile egos knocked off their perch while the main character charges after the solution. Fun, slightly lower production polish than House, and satisfyingly long episodes. Enjoy!
  41. khristian94
    Nov 3, 2010
    8
    A great revitalisation of Conan Doyles, classic books brought into the modern era. The script is sharp, the acting is good and it still retains the values that made Sherlock the character he was in the books. Definitely one of the years best TV programs
  42. drlowdon
    Aug 30, 2016
    8
    For better or worse, depending on your point of view, Sherlock has that unmistakable Steven Moffat feel to it. The offbeat feel and fast paced scripts, that have been a staple of Doctor Who since it returned to our screens, are found in each of the feature length 3 episodes on offer here and it is all anchored by terrific performances from Cumberbatch and Freeman as Holmes and WatsonFor better or worse, depending on your point of view, Sherlock has that unmistakable Steven Moffat feel to it. The offbeat feel and fast paced scripts, that have been a staple of Doctor Who since it returned to our screens, are found in each of the feature length 3 episodes on offer here and it is all anchored by terrific performances from Cumberbatch and Freeman as Holmes and Watson respectively.

    If you are particularly adverse to Moffat's style then its probably best to avoid Sherlock but for anyone else it is certainly worth watching.    … Expand
  43. TNF1343
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sherlock Season 1 is a smart and snazzy introduction to a modern take on everyone's favourite super-sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. Although it's not without its not without its growing pains, the first series stands as great, highly entertaining television, with top notch actors, characterization, and mysteries.

    A study in Pink vitally establishes what exactly we will grow to love in the coming episodes. This marks the first meeting of Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) and their new flat in Baker Street, which is home to all kinds of excellent banter later on. This episode's highlights were found in learning just who the world's first consulting detective really is. John Watson plays the role of the viewer in a way -- constantly confused about Sherlock's actions and what he did to piss so many people off.

    The answer is simply because he's Sherlock, and that's what makes this character, brought to life by the outstanding Cumberbatch, so fascinating to watch.

    Honestly though, despite an interesting premise (mass suicide outbreak for no apparent reason) the villain sort of falls flat. He does, however, mention Moriarty for the first time. The game is on.

    The next episode, The Blind Banker, may just be Sherlock's worst yet. I'm not Asian but racism is definitely apparent in this episode, with the Chinese being perceived as evil and scheming. Every single character Chinese character is a con or ex-con, so while it didn't offend me personally, I found it quite distasteful. I also feel like this episode didn't justify its entire 90 minute screen-time, as the case quickly lost steam after around 40 minutes. Otherwise, this episode is salvaged by Freeman and Cumberbatch, and more of what we loved from episode 1.

    The Season's magnum opus would undoubtedly have to be The Great Game. The whole concept of using explosives and strapping them to innocent citizens isn't exactly original but Moriarty (Andrew Scott) does things extremely differently than typical fictional bad guys. Instead of forcing his victims to do tasks they otherwise wouldn't, Moriarty uses innocent lives just to get to Sherlock. This is Moriarty's first appearance, and his flamboyant and clever behaviour really added a lot to the finale. The consulting criminal is smart enough to go toe to toe with Sherlock and tricks him into a very sticky situation by the end of the episode. Watching Andrew Scott's Moriarty is a treat every second he's on screen.

    Sherlock Season 1 was a very solid opening to one of the best mystery dramas on TV. The amazing cast including Cumberbatch, Freeman, Scott, and Mark Gatiss, who not only puts on a great performance as Mycroft but writes the Season's best episode too, pulls us through the hard times to give us an amazing finale. Michael Price's score is also definitely worth mentioning too; Sherlock wouldn't be the same without it. If you like what you saw, Season 2 only gets better.    … Expand
  44. Swati
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    The first episode intrigued me for a while before the reveal, which was not very creative. The second episode held my attention throughout and thoroughly entertained me. The third I found preposterous. Running around and actually going nowhere. They got some kid to play Moriarty. Very non convincing. And he's a sort of a circus clown. The cinematography, of course, is awesome, so is theThe first episode intrigued me for a while before the reveal, which was not very creative. The second episode held my attention throughout and thoroughly entertained me. The third I found preposterous. Running around and actually going nowhere. They got some kid to play Moriarty. Very non convincing. And he's a sort of a circus clown. The cinematography, of course, is awesome, so is the music. I just hope the second season would be able to fill in the gaps in the creative process.… Expand
  45. cmyk
    Dec 22, 2013
    8
    It's a breath of fresh air; while the changes may prove jarring for those loyal to Sir Doyle's script, or to any other rendition of this popular character(s), it's still much more entertaining and well-written than a good majority of what's available on TV in the last few years.
  46. AllenReviews
    Jun 10, 2014
    8
    A very clever show with great writing and acting, all though the third season is the weaker season of the series it still manages to keep the cleverness that the previous seasons had all though the series is definetly worth a watch and is very entertaining B+
  47. DrewtheDude85
    Mar 29, 2014
    8
    I decided to watch the first Sherlock due to my sister really liking it and it really didn't disappoint with this first season. While before this I never read even just a page of a Sherlock Holmes book, I found myself enjoying the characters and the drama in this series. I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone; as far as I know you can find the first two seasons of this show on Netflix.
  48. jammo1994
    Apr 17, 2014
    8
    What's not to love about Sherlock, brilliant actors, brilliant writers, brilliant story line and everything in-between the fact of how its modern everything about it is brilliant but as im sure many others are who watch this show like myself seeing the slight slip it took in season three despite it being a brilliant season there just wasn't the amount of crimes and time with just SherlockWhat's not to love about Sherlock, brilliant actors, brilliant writers, brilliant story line and everything in-between the fact of how its modern everything about it is brilliant but as im sure many others are who watch this show like myself seeing the slight slip it took in season three despite it being a brilliant season there just wasn't the amount of crimes and time with just Sherlock and john as there needed to be. I love Marys character but at the same time its because of her major involvement that Magnuson or however you spell it was underplayed. I think in future series of this show that they need to return to the classic stuff and somehow factor in events from season 3 to do with Mary (don't want to spoil for people who haven't seen).… Expand
  49. MightyMatt
    Jan 11, 2015
    8
    I was instantly hooked with the first episode. Cumberbatch and Freeman are tremendously well-cast as Holmes and Watson, the update to modern times was seemless, and the on-screen graphics of Sherlock's detective skills was masterfully done. Funny and kind of depressing how being an Afghan war vet still works over a century later. The second episode continued to flesh out the formula. It'sI was instantly hooked with the first episode. Cumberbatch and Freeman are tremendously well-cast as Holmes and Watson, the update to modern times was seemless, and the on-screen graphics of Sherlock's detective skills was masterfully done. Funny and kind of depressing how being an Afghan war vet still works over a century later. The second episode continued to flesh out the formula. It's in the third that they started to lose me. They just went too far off the deep end with this version of Moriarty, he's hardly the character from the books and was frankly kind of annoying.… Expand
  50. dacritic82
    May 3, 2015
    8
    This is a great adaptation of an awesome classic, with many elements perfectly brought to the 21st century, a great casting that delivers solid performances and clever dialogues. However, he's not the resourceful Sherlock you could expect, he relies more on deductions. He can also be extremely annoying, like a British version of Sheldon Cooper.
  51. MichaelReinhart
    Jan 9, 2017
    8
    Sherlock or Shernot
    Sherlock is the modern telling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works. All of the main characters back. It is Sherlock Holmes in modern time with technology and more modern words.
    The pilot episode of Sherlock, “A Study in Pink”, starts with Holmes and Watson meeting and moving in together. The story gets interesting when there are chain suicides that end up being    Sherlock or Shernot
    Sherlock is the modern telling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works. All of the main characters back. It is Sherlock Holmes in modern time with technology and more modern words.

    The pilot episode of Sherlock, “A Study in Pink”, starts with Holmes and Watson meeting and moving in together. The story gets interesting when there are chain suicides that end up being murders. The police did not want Holmes to investigate then they ended up asking him for his help. His detective skills help him find the missing information that they needed for their case. Sherlock and John end up finding the clues that they need to solve this mystery.

    Sherlock takes place in London in 2010. This show is a hit show and should be enjoyed by all. The show has some touching topics that could be taken even further in depth then they already have. Sherlock goes in depth with solving mysteries and does anything for the thrill of the case he is on.

    This story is one of the best ones I have seen in a long time. Anyone who likes a good mystery is in for a treat. I feel like this show is good for anyone that is into any types of Sherlock Holmes stories or mystery stories.    … Expand
  52. ErikTheCritic
    Oct 14, 2018
    8
    Although the second episode is significantly weaker than the other two, the first series of "Sherlock" is gripping, unpredictable and terrifically acted.
  53. dierregi
    Jan 25, 2015
    7
    I never cared much for the “traditional” Sherlock Holmes, so I started following Sherlock relatively late and only because of the rave reviews.

    The British tend to be very chauvinists, and ready to flaunt local glories so I was not fully convinced until I followed the complete first series. Cumberbatch really does a great job and Freeman is suitably subdued as the long suffering Watson.    I never cared much for the “traditional” Sherlock Holmes, so I started following Sherlock relatively late and only because of the rave reviews.

    The British tend to be very chauvinists, and ready to flaunt local glories so I was not fully convinced until I followed the complete first series. Cumberbatch really does a great job and Freeman is suitably subdued as the long suffering Watson. Each story is engaging and one does not need to have previous knowledge of the original stories – I don’t, not I feel any need to read them.

    Very enjoyable series, with plenty of little visual tricks to keep the interest alive and make the whole project feel fresh. However, I must admit that the idea of having Watson played by a woman (in Elementary) added an extra twist which is missing in this show.    … Expand
  54. EdwardBaxter
    Jun 11, 2013
    7
    This show gives the illusion of intelligence, but truly all the audience has to do is sit there. Whenever Sherlock deduces something we are given a thorough explanation of his mental process, completely eliminating the need to think for ourselves.
    "I'm not a psychopath, Anderson, I'm a high-functioning sociopath." This is wrong. Sherlock displays many personality traits that separate him    This show gives the illusion of intelligence, but truly all the audience has to do is sit there. Whenever Sherlock deduces something we are given a thorough explanation of his mental process, completely eliminating the need to think for ourselves.
    "I'm not a psychopath, Anderson, I'm a high-functioning sociopath." This is wrong. Sherlock displays many personality traits that separate him from sociopaths. Over the years, he has merely conditioned himself to be callous, as emotions are detrimental to logic. Also, this show doesn't quite captivate his ability to defend himself. In 'The Blind Banker', we see Sherlock dodging the attacks of man with a sword, luckily Sherlock is assisted by the fast forward function of the editing studio, not to forget he somehow distracted an assassin by shouting, "Look!"
    Although I will admit Benedict Cumberbatch is a great actor, he doesn't have the best accompanying cast. Throughout the show, I've seen Martin Freeman deliver countless lines devoid of emotion. Maybe he gave all of his emotions to Moriarty, because that guy has plenty. It's an outrage! Moriarty is a man that is depicted (in the books) as being sophisticated, charming and intelligent. BBC Moriarty is borderline psychotic. It's almost as though he is based on Jim Carrey's portrayal of The Riddler.
    All of this is not to say I dislike the show, in fact, it's the opposite. I merely wanted to notify others that the show is not perfect.    … Expand
  55. TheApplegnome
    Jun 18, 2015
    7
    The show that drowns in over-complexity and over-scripted dialogs. But that totally is something new in the crime genre.

    - Boring dialogs, complex story and a slow tempo (low amount of action too). + Clever, fun, innovative, great actors and characters. I mostly enjoyed "A Study In Pink" and "The Bind Banker". Especially the last episode. All of the episodes are clever, funny and    The show that drowns in over-complexity and over-scripted dialogs. But that totally is something new in the crime genre.

    - Boring dialogs, complex story and a slow tempo (low amount of action too).
    + Clever, fun, innovative, great actors and characters.

    I mostly enjoyed "A Study In Pink" and "The Bind Banker". Especially the last episode. All of the episodes are clever, funny and got a complex plot. The second episode however, got a much more boring plot and the tempo is much slower. The whole show actually got a slower tempo than what I expected. The plot is also too ambitious. The whole show tries very hard to become "a big crime show", but it feels like it tries too hard. Sometimes It also feels dumb. But the show really is refreshing in comparison with other crime related shows! It's clever, but unfortunately a bit too clever. The biggest flaw isn't really what the show "feels" like, it's actually the story. The over-complexity of the plot can be too much; it's possible to follow every event and understand it, but it's so boring sometimes. They just keep talking about boring **** "they know him and she knows him and her brother has a cousin" and so on. All of the episodes are like this. The humor might be the only thing that keeps the dialogs at a positive level, but gosh they are just so boring sometimes. But it's still a great and funny ride of hilariousness, so I do recommend Sherlock for anyone out there (perhaps not for the small-minded).

    Now everything else than the story. The cinematography is really smooth, but a bit out of phase (too much focus, especially in the title sequence). But the title sequence is really good, and the music is spectacular through the show! The actors are wonderful, and the chemistry between the main characters is marvelous.

    This is a universal acclaimed tv-show, but it's too overrated in my opinion.
    It's still great though, and I hope the following and upcoming episodes are much more action-packed and less boring.

    My overall rating for each episode is: 7.07.

    7/10.    … Expand
  56. MJKPSTAN
    Jun 1, 2014
    7
    Great acting, great writing and the story is fantastic but it suffers from over-compexity and too many sublets especially in EP 3. Overall Sherlock season 1 is a terrific start but overrated. 7.810.
  57. night4
    Nov 20, 2018
    7
    Episodes are too long and too rushed with predictable plots. But everything else is pretty decent and there aren't many other quality shows out there, so it still gets a solid score.
  58. Nihilistic
    Nov 26, 2016
    7
    Sherlock is a show with its up and downs, and the first episode gave me great expectations for the rest of the series, which disappointed me severely. One of the things that Sherlock does well is the humour, it never fails to display the best of the characters in Sherlock and their funny sides. The two main characters have some very interesting interactions as well, and it is fun to seeSherlock is a show with its up and downs, and the first episode gave me great expectations for the rest of the series, which disappointed me severely. One of the things that Sherlock does well is the humour, it never fails to display the best of the characters in Sherlock and their funny sides. The two main characters have some very interesting interactions as well, and it is fun to see them grow with each other. However, the show can get somewhat repetitive and even boring at times. Apart from that, the show is quite a fun watch.… Expand
  59. nathan_chiclowe
    Jan 8, 2017
    7
    A Top Competitor in Mystery Crime Films
    The Sherlock series episode “A Study in Pink” takes you on a mysterious journey, set in modern London, of discovering what really happened to an initially believed 4 suicidal victims that Sherlock Holmes and potential assistant, Dr. John Watson, would sought out to prove that there is a serial killer involved. The lead roles are played by Benedict    A Top Competitor in Mystery Crime Films
    The Sherlock series episode “A Study in Pink” takes you on a mysterious journey, set in modern London, of discovering what really happened to an initially believed 4 suicidal victims that Sherlock Holmes and potential assistant, Dr. John Watson, would sought out to prove that there is a serial killer involved. The lead roles are played by Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock Holmes) and Martin Freeman (Dr. John Watson). The creators and writers are Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat.
    Consecutive questionable suicides catches the attention of the people in London. A returned war veteran, John Watson, is looking for a place to stay. John meets Sherlock Holmes and is instantly fascinated by the incredible detective he is. John moves in with Sherlock to help pay the rent. Sherlock is just about to start up on the case of an apparent murder but he needs an assistant to come along. John, driven by his passion for danger and mystery on the battlefield decides to tag along. Sherlock and John find themselves in an astonishing but difficult mystery of a serial killer.
    The actor Benedict Cumberbatch and the creators of the show do a great job of displaying a modern day Sherlock Holmes. They did a good job of bringing Holmes and Watson to life from paper onto the screen. The actors seemed like a good fit. The creators display the smart and clever Sherlock Holmes as a “high functioning sociopath” as said by the character, Holmes, himself in the pilot episode. Some audiences might feel as if going into and seeing Sherlock’s thoughts as he discovers things that normal people would not comprehend might be a little much on the fictional side. Although it was very interesting to get that perspective that is hard to display in writing in the books.
    This episode alone gives a good impression for the series. The mysterious journey Holmes and Watson will take you on is very entertaining and will keep you guessing until the very end. I would recommend this series to anyone who is into mystery, crime, detective films. I give the episode “A Study in Pink” a seven out of ten rating. This series is a top competitor in this genre of tv shows and movies.    … Expand
  60. dairia
    Feb 24, 2019
    7
    i like Sherlock confidence and abilities and techniques in his detective work. He has a cold exterior attitude towards people but still has a good will and always want to prevent anything bad happening to an innocent and is willing to give his own life for it so he can do right in terms of justice and creating stronger community
  61. martinex
    Aug 24, 2010
    6
    I found it a bit pretentious. We all know Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant man. When did he become such an overbearing egomaniac? Give me Basil Rathbone any day.
  62. Rhey
    Mar 6, 2012
    6
    Sherlock, it's enough pertinent to the Doyle's novels, BUT the character is very boring because is something already seen.
    This show is terribly old, because Sherlock Holmes was already in every "detective show".

    Monk? Psych? Even Poirot or Doctor House, they were already a Sherlock Holmes before this "Sherlock" came. I'm sorry but - mediocre.
  63. lightningbarer
    Dec 11, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sherlock is perhaps one of the better conceived BBC shows that have come out in the last decade, unfortunately for the show, it doesn't live up to the idea.
    I've got no problems with Steven Moffat, he's a great writer and producer, but I just can't get into the feel of the show, it's got nothing to do with the shorter series time-in fact, I prefer series that are shorter, IMO it makes the story better-but there's something about the show that I couldn't initially put my finger on.
    With the 'Holmesian' explosion in the media of late, there's been a lot of takes on Holmes and while some would prefer the more traditional appeal of Sherlock from the books, the edgy feel of characters being 'darker' has been an easy one to lean on lately-and at first I thought that was the problem with Sherlock, but having a somewhat cold and unemotional Sherlock would fit if you transplanted the character to the 21st century.
    For me, the feel of the show went really wrong when in the first episode of season 1- Phil Davis' character screamed the name of the 'Big Bad' in the series so far, Moriarty. I really dislike entering the most well known bad guy in the Holmes story so very early, for me it's sloppy and easy writing, I would prefer using characters and bad guys from the Holmes universe that are perhaps less well known than Moriarty, it could have given the show more scope. i.e.: The Red Headed League, Milverton or 'Holy' Peter would work just as well.
    And on the topic of Professor James, I really disliked the character of James 'Jim' Moriarty, it's no slant against Andrew Scott-he's wonderful. It's just, I prefer the more subtle feel of Moriarty-the best performance of that in recent years in Jared Harris in the film A Game of Shadows, for me it's more interesting that a man of genius level intellect can sit facing someone else and merely smile, have a cup of tea and talk pleasantly while they both play a game of mental chess to figure a way of defeating the other. The Modern take on Moriarty seems to lean too much on a John Simm 'The Master' of Dr Who for a genius 'Napoleon of Crime'.
    With Season 3 looming on the horizon, I'm hoping for a more powerful, possibly more interesting story than what's been shown so far.    … Expand
  64. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    6
    Minimally intresting but dampened by how it's shot or it's pacing. Despite the casts acting chop the script is weak and barely enjoyable.
  65. Steve7
    Dec 9, 2012
    5
    Great cast and an imaginative concept. Poor character development and annoyingly muddled plots. The result entertaining but annoying because it could have been so much better with a more well written script.
  66. MeritCoba
    Apr 27, 2016
    5
    Being nasty is the new cool and we have progressed from the quirky to the downright abusive because being successful gives you a free pass at insulting people, especially when you are backed up by authority in the person of inspector Lestrade. Cumberbatch is the attraction but his Sherlock isn't the Sherlock from Rathbone: it has been rebooted to the here and now and updated socially fromBeing nasty is the new cool and we have progressed from the quirky to the downright abusive because being successful gives you a free pass at insulting people, especially when you are backed up by authority in the person of inspector Lestrade. Cumberbatch is the attraction but his Sherlock isn't the Sherlock from Rathbone: it has been rebooted to the here and now and updated socially from such restrictive times when men wore top hats to lift them as to greet ladies because the latter were. Instead the lady is a tramp calling Sherlock freak whenever she adresses him and Sherlock is sure to show his derision for her and the other 99.9 percent of world because they have a lower IQ than him.
    Martin Freeman plays a somewhat unbelievable sidekick Watson who must be a war veteran with mental issues and is mostly memorable for looking out of his depth whenever Sherlock whirls off the screen. The biggest issue with the show is that turning Holmes into a social unfit is at odds with his ability to make peope cooperate with him. It wasn't just being brilliant deductive that made him a great dectective, but his ability to have his deductions supported by knowledge that people supplied him with. I recall this from real life. Once a man was described to me as a somone who might be right, but even rubbed people who agreed with him the wrong way with the result that a man who had it right got it wrong anyway.    … Expand
  67. EludiumQ36
    Nov 30, 2017
    4
    Intriguing concept, poorly executed. Holmes himself would be bored. If you're going to do a 90-minute series then you'd better have a good plan for its pacing, and no, they did not. The first ep was decent enough I suppose, didn't seem like too much of a slog, but eps 2 and 3, ugh. This is the stuff sedatives are made of. I'm even going to pick at the casting a bit, Cumber' as Holmes isIntriguing concept, poorly executed. Holmes himself would be bored. If you're going to do a 90-minute series then you'd better have a good plan for its pacing, and no, they did not. The first ep was decent enough I suppose, didn't seem like too much of a slog, but eps 2 and 3, ugh. This is the stuff sedatives are made of. I'm even going to pick at the casting a bit, Cumber' as Holmes is almost brilliant casting. Freeman as Holmes, not so much, actually kind of poor. The Holmes character as a "Dr House"-like self-described sociopath and smartest-man-in-the-room is only mildly interesting, because well "House" has been done already. They do show a few times where Holmes' arrives at the wrong conclusion but they're trivial mistakes. It'd be much more humbling were he to make larger mistakes that questioned his confidence. That would make things much more interesting as he struggled with some real internal conflict in trying to restore his confidence to solve a case, but that's just me apparently.… Expand
  68. Thug-Negus
    Feb 22, 2012
    3
    I am very disappointed with this series, I expected much better, especially after reading the reviews on this web site, unfortunately the series is not credible at all, with unrealistic scenes, Watson limps and walk with a cane, the next scene he runs like an athlete at the Olympic games, I certainly understand that it is a fiction, but I don't agree with this new version, Conan Doyle mustI am very disappointed with this series, I expected much better, especially after reading the reviews on this web site, unfortunately the series is not credible at all, with unrealistic scenes, Watson limps and walk with a cane, the next scene he runs like an athlete at the Olympic games, I certainly understand that it is a fiction, but I don't agree with this new version, Conan Doyle must be turning in his grave if he saw his work transformed like that… Expand
  69. osh
    Feb 18, 2012
    3
    I really tried to like this show, but I struggled to even finish the first episode, and I can't bring myself to watch another. I've always loved quirky genius characters, and mysteries are just so much fun, but something about this show kept putting me off. For starters, the production budget was obviously somewhat low, and there was this constant feeling like they were trying so hard toI really tried to like this show, but I struggled to even finish the first episode, and I can't bring myself to watch another. I've always loved quirky genius characters, and mysteries are just so much fun, but something about this show kept putting me off. For starters, the production budget was obviously somewhat low, and there was this constant feeling like they were trying so hard to appear otherwise. The weird visual effects with the text-messages hovering around the characters and the "Sherlock vision" were particular examples of this -- they just felt so gimmicky. The characters weren't especially believable either, especially the police and the first episode's villain, whose face I don'r remember showing a single expression until his unintentionally comical last word. I think the writing is largely to blame, too. The climax scene has basically the same premise as a scene from the Princess Bride, and if either of the characters in it had watched the movie, they would have known just how ridiculous it was. The ending of the scene had me doubting the morality of the supposed good guys, too, and it was played off lightheartedly, which didn't do a very good job of selling the series to me. Anyway, there is already a perfectly fine modern interpretation of Sherlock Holmes, and it's called House.… Expand
  70. lightgal
    Jan 31, 2014
    3
    Loved seasons 1 & 2, but the current one... ghastly! 3 hours to date, and not a single case we can sink our teeth in. Lame little sub-plots with flashbacks (ad nauseam !!) that only a flaming ADD sufferer would appreciate. The recent (2nd) episode gave me a headache and left me bored, bored bored! Bang!
  71. JakobVirgil
    May 8, 2012
    0
    The wife and I saw the brilliant un-aired pilot to Moffat's Sherlock reboot. It was tightly directed and scripted I like Moffat's work on Doctor Who and was excited about the show. . . . Until I saw the official pilot plodding, dull and stupid -They show the damn murder in the first scene- It was like they sent it to be re-written by a committee of 11 year old american boys and told themThe wife and I saw the brilliant un-aired pilot to Moffat's Sherlock reboot. It was tightly directed and scripted I like Moffat's work on Doctor Who and was excited about the show. . . . Until I saw the official pilot plodding, dull and stupid -They show the damn murder in the first scene- It was like they sent it to be re-written by a committee of 11 year old american boys and told them to dumb it up. I say to the wife "we are prolly are just underwhelmed because of how good the un-aired pilot was." or maybe she said it to me because she is clever like that.
    We watched the second episode "The Blind Banker" another murder in the first scene another give-me pseudo-mystery. Don't get me wrong there is some delightful racism throughout, fortune cookie accents, and inscrutable Asians. So it was not a total loss. the show is fun it is just not smart and worse it assumes we are not smart.
    Then came the "The Great Game" and the worst Moriarty ever. He plays a hyper-controlled super-genius criminal like Jim Carey playing "gay". Speaking of which the already have in the cast the perfect Moriarty Mark Gatiss. When he appeared in the Pilot I thought what a great choice of Moriarty. Not only is Mark number 3 on the list of people I would go gay for. He is wasted on Mycroft. He is the right age a -generation older than Benedict Cumberbatch-, the right temperament, he is a member of the league of gentlemen and can actually act. More importantly he is believable as a math-professor that controls the criminal world like a chess game. The fool they have playing the part, screams and chews the scenery any time he gets a cellphone call. The "I am sOoOo changeable" line had me on the floor laughing and not in the good way.
    I guess I should be grateful Moffat has presented me with a real mystery - why does this show only have good reviews?    … Expand
  72. NikolayG
    Aug 19, 2017
    0
    Cumberbatch is the Donald Trump of Sherlock Holmeses, insulting, unnuanced, boorish, unfiltered, abrasive, mean, unsympathetic and ultimately sociopathic. In this series one roots for Moriarty and weeps to learn that the petty mean arrogant jerk, Sherlock Holmes, ever avoided the falls. Granted, Sherlock season 1 was OK, but never has a show imploded so quickly. Season 2 was so-so. SeasonCumberbatch is the Donald Trump of Sherlock Holmeses, insulting, unnuanced, boorish, unfiltered, abrasive, mean, unsympathetic and ultimately sociopathic. In this series one roots for Moriarty and weeps to learn that the petty mean arrogant jerk, Sherlock Holmes, ever avoided the falls. Granted, Sherlock season 1 was OK, but never has a show imploded so quickly. Season 2 was so-so. Season 3 was abysmal, a disgrace, an affront to the memory of Sherlock Holmes' creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, and to the character himself. The show has become so frantic in its pacing and how it is shot, like a 50 minute music video, that it is virtually impossible to follow. I think some shots are so short they must occupy half a frame of film. Also, rather than understand Sherlock's reasoning, as we did in season 1, the explanations in season 3 are not explanations at all. They are just pretend explanations that come and go so quickly we are not even meant to understand them, which makes the show boring. If you have so little faith in your story that you have to dress it up with all this hyperactive superficial nonsense, don't even bother telling it. And by the way, Sherlock Holmes is NOT A COLD BLOODED MURDERER.. To turn him into one was disgusting. I'm going back to re-watch the 1980s-90s Sherlock Holmes, the definitive series with Jeremy Brett, the best Holmes series ever made starring the best Holmes actor who ever lived, as I've said goodbye to this ADHD Attention Deficit Disordered sociopathic take on Holmes. Enough is enough.… Expand
  73. Synycom
    Jan 6, 2013
    0
    Complete rubbish. Can't believe so many think this is intelligent TV. How depressing. In short the Sherlock acting is completely OTT, the script is no more than some bizarre crossword or deduction puzzle that's complete nonsense. If you're an adult avoid.
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Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Dec 8, 2010
    80
    Clearly, there are few more durable figures in fiction, but capturing the fundamental appeal of Holmes is quite another matter. And on that level, Sherlock cannily cracks the case.
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  2. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Oct 24, 2010
    80
    Thanks to committed performances from Cumberbatch and Freeman, and clever writing from Moffat and Gatiss, most of it works splendidly.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Oct 24, 2010
    80
    It is cinematic in the sense that nothing in it looks quite real. But it works: This is not the London known as jolly and old, but the new chilly city of glass, a place of missed connections, of aliens and alienation. And the smart dialogue and warm performances--even Holmes has a discernible beating heart, or perhaps two--keep ice from forming on the production.
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