Sherlock

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Season 3
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. Diptanshu
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Unique and Another Masterpiece season!Great music,amazing story and screenplay.starting episode and the whole death scene how did he pull that off it was literally amazing planned and executed it was brilliant and clever love the reactions to it later with punches and loved the direct cut to f...cough word it was funny.whole 1st episode was amazing although case wasn't that major aroundUnique and Another Masterpiece season!Great music,amazing story and screenplay.starting episode and the whole death scene how did he pull that off it was literally amazing planned and executed it was brilliant and clever love the reactions to it later with punches and loved the direct cut to f...cough word it was funny.whole 1st episode was amazing although case wasn't that major around the return of him the bomb thing and all that loved the starting finally Sherlock kisses Molly and john having realtionship.2nd episode was amazing it felt funny and entertaining the wedding speech and side case it was fun to watch and like this whole season felt more of exploring relations of Sherlock and his love one's whole season it was amazing.3rd episode was great love the villain he was quite compare-able to Moriarty with Mind of Sherlock the episode was quite surprising and shocking specially with Mary's side and the ending it was great love the Christmas scene and that ending Do u miss me wow it was great and love the spin-off kind-of episode it was amazing themed and love the whole dream and Brides case.Overall whole season was extraordinary and amazing loved the Exploring side of Sherlock's relation with everyone and unique investigation of cases it was entertaining and Great season another Masterpiece season.… Expand
  2. TaisenZ
    Aug 2, 2019
    7
    Cada vez menos apresentando o desenvolvimento dos casos, apesar de ainda ser divertida de se ver, é evidente a perda da essência que a série tinha no começo.
  3. ErikTheCritic
    Oct 14, 2018
    8
    Despite being a little overly convoluted at times, Series 3 still delivers what fans expect: unexpected thrills, mystery and intrigue.
  4. MrsDrStrange
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    I dont know. Am Ibthe only one who desnt love Mary? JohnLock is endgame. Haha.
  5. MrNikitaTV
    Dec 26, 2017
    7
    Шерлок 3 сезон- стал немного хуже, чем первые два сезона. Первая серия мне показалась самой лучшей серией всего сериала, особенно хочу отметить Шерлока издевающегося над Ватсоном из-за усов. Серия про свадьбы меня не особо впечатлила, хотя она была смешная и остроумная. Третья серия довольно хорошая, но есть много сюжетных дыр. Шерлок стал немного хуже, как по мне кажется, связи с гибельюШерлок 3 сезон- стал немного хуже, чем первые два сезона. Первая серия мне показалась самой лучшей серией всего сериала, особенно хочу отметить Шерлока издевающегося над Ватсоном из-за усов. Серия про свадьбы меня не особо впечатлила, хотя она была смешная и остроумная. Третья серия довольно хорошая, но есть много сюжетных дыр. Шерлок стал немного хуже, как по мне кажется, связи с гибелью Мориарти.… Expand
  6. SomePersona
    Jan 18, 2017
    8
    Series 3 gets better as it goes along. The Empty Hearse does not have much of an amazing mystery, but it was still good. The Sign of Three almost completely takes place at a wedding which should make it lame, but the writers set up this clever mystery and it ends up being awesome. His Last Vow is a little pretentious, and it gets a little too schmaltzy in the middle, but the villain isSeries 3 gets better as it goes along. The Empty Hearse does not have much of an amazing mystery, but it was still good. The Sign of Three almost completely takes place at a wedding which should make it lame, but the writers set up this clever mystery and it ends up being awesome. His Last Vow is a little pretentious, and it gets a little too schmaltzy in the middle, but the villain is awesome and all of the setup and character development in the episode feels great. By the end, Series 3 is very satisfying.

    The Empty Hearse: 7.5/10
    The Sign of Three: 8.5/10
    His Last Vow: 8.5/10    … Expand
  7. franclinolin
    Jan 16, 2017
    10
    The bad news: We won't be seeing this fantastic series for another four years (at best?)
    The good news: Because 'Sherlock' appears so seldom, it never gets stale. The fourth season was another triumph of writing and acting skills replete with twists and turns, villains and heroes to remain worthy of its devoted fan base, with just enough pathos (Mary Watson's demise, Molly Hooper's    The bad news: We won't be seeing this fantastic series for another four years (at best?)
    The good news: Because 'Sherlock' appears so seldom, it never gets stale. The fourth season was another triumph of writing and acting skills replete with twists and turns, villains and heroes to remain worthy of its devoted fan base, with just enough pathos (Mary Watson's demise, Molly Hooper's love confession) to keep its human touch.    … Expand
  8. drlowdon
    Oct 7, 2016
    9
    Another great season of three feature length episodes that maintains the high quality acting and writing the show has delivered since its debut back in 2010.
  9. TheApplegnome
    Jun 21, 2015
    7
    The continuation of Sherlock is less impressive than the previous season; with a less entertaining story, lack of tempo and where did the classic "Sherlock case-solving" go? Season one and two almost got too complex storytelling, but this third got a very low amount of clever, smart and complex plots.

    Let's start with the aspect that truly defines this tv-show; the unique and innovative    The continuation of Sherlock is less impressive than the previous season; with a less entertaining story, lack of tempo and where did the classic "Sherlock case-solving" go? Season one and two almost got too complex storytelling, but this third got a very low amount of clever, smart and complex plots.

    Let's start with the aspect that truly defines this tv-show; the unique and innovative cleverness. Sherlock is extremely smarter than any individual in the show. His mind is what drives the show. The first and especially the second season got much of this. This third, well there's not much of it. I still love the show, and there are much humor in this season, but the story and the cleverness that truly defines the show is not there. Most of the time is spent on other things rather that the classic private detective Sherlock Holmes, that actually solves cases, not enjoying parties, weddings or other irrelevant stuff.

    But the season still got a great beginning, and the first really is the only clever and non-linear episode in this third season. Most of the episode is very hilarious, and the plot is enjoyable. There's even some plot-twists that truly is great! But it lacks of uniqueness when it comes to the plot. It's still great with it's humor! The second episode however; is much less "Holmes" than I expected. The whole episode is slow and it might be the most less great episode in the show. It didn't impress me with it's low amount of crime.

    The season finale is greater than its predecessor. It's much darker, dramatic, clever and very unpredictable. Still; the episode lacks the classic Sherlock Holmes and his great abilities to solve crime-related cases. It's not as entertaining as in the previous season. But I really liked the plot and there were some surprises here and there.

    This might be the least great season of Sherlock; with its lack of classic case-solving, but also the low amount of complex storytelling. It's sad, because I really enjoyed the second season, and because my overall rating for each episode in this third season only is a 7, I'm going to give this a 7/10.

    My favorite season so far is the second, this one however is much further down.

    7/10    … Expand
  10. ReubenIsAGod
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I think the thing i enjoyed most about series 3 was the character building. Sure the Overall arc was a bit dull, yet the why the show built up its main characters was fantastic, the show made them develop, sometimes its good to slow things down and let the characters shine Through dialog and actions, instead of the action being the centre of attention.
  11. LordOfTheFilms
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    Sherlock continues to be funny, silly and still very smart. In season three, the plot is even more complicated, and more exiting, but the show still keep its charming core. Cumberbatch and Freeman delivers at their best, in a show that appears to be more entertaining for every season.
  12. vikesh2206
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    The third series of Sherlock is the best so far. With a change from plot-driven episodes to character-driven ones, this helps the show to evolve emotionally. Plus, great acting from the leads and a terrific new villain helps to cement this as one of the best and most clever shows on television.
  13. cumovies
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    With a slightly disappointing but still good first episode and a slow start to episode 2 from the middle of episode to its starts to get to what i loved about the first 2 seasons and the final episode was great.

    EP1- The Empty Hearse 8.7/10
    EP2- The sign of Three 8.9/10
    EP3- His Last Vow 9.5/10 overall 9.0/10
  14. rodericrinehart
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    Pretty much the best show on television. The ONLY drawback is that there are only 3 episodes per season, but they are each basically double episodes, so 6-ish. Still, infinity is not enough episodes of Sherlock.
  15. DrewtheDude85
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    The third Season of Sherlock was enjoyable. Episode One was the best of three though. It used all the elements of the past seasons and used them well. My only problem was that Episode Three was a little confusing at times, but overall this is a good season. Season Four can't come soon enough.
  16. manishnair1989
    Apr 21, 2014
    10
    Sherlock Holmes has always been the fascination of crime investigation fans all over the world. Many would like to imagine what would he be if had all the modern technology at his disposal to solve crimes, he'd simply be an automated crime solving machine. The makers have wonderfully imbibed the technologies of this era to take this version to a whole higher level. Plus the equally matchedSherlock Holmes has always been the fascination of crime investigation fans all over the world. Many would like to imagine what would he be if had all the modern technology at his disposal to solve crimes, he'd simply be an automated crime solving machine. The makers have wonderfully imbibed the technologies of this era to take this version to a whole higher level. Plus the equally matched counterpart villains make it the must watch of the century. No matter what you understand about Sherlock, he shall always baffle you in the end.… Expand
  17. DownByTheRiver
    Mar 28, 2014
    10
    No surprise that it was another fantastic season of Sherlock, my personal favourite show on right now, can't wait for series 4. If you aren't watching this show, you should, it's smart, funny, tense and all sorts of drama mixed in to a 90 minute episode.
  18. xmNz23
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Series 3 was spectacular. It was perfect in every way. People complain about underuse of Moriarty and because of that they didn't like the new villian. I loved Charles Augustus Magnussen. It was a great character. My only dissapointment is we didn't have an entire series about him like Moriarty. I do think that they shouldn't bring Moriarty back just yet. They should've focused more on Magnussen. Still a perfect series for a magnificent show.… Expand
  19. Leo9127
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    Yes! Sherlock is back for more, and it is great, the show kept me intrigued, and it didn't disappoint at all, yes maybe the wedding episode was kinda ehhh, but I still can't wait for more.
  20. TheBear
    Feb 20, 2014
    8
    This series for me is the weak link of the three that have been made so far; it maintains the same visual style and eccentric wit of the previous series, however this one felt like it was lacking both a sense of direction and also menace. 'The Empty Hearse' for obvious reasons is the main draw as we finally get the revelation of how Sherlock escaped his grisly fate at the end of theThis series for me is the weak link of the three that have been made so far; it maintains the same visual style and eccentric wit of the previous series, however this one felt like it was lacking both a sense of direction and also menace. 'The Empty Hearse' for obvious reasons is the main draw as we finally get the revelation of how Sherlock escaped his grisly fate at the end of the previous series. It carries the emotional heft and also the humour that has made this arguably the best television show in Britain at the moment. Cumberbatch and Freeman are extraordinary as always but this time I felt that they were dealing with slightly less compelling material. The standard is so high however that this is all still top quality with great moments littered throughout the three stories but compared to the threat and stakes involved with series 1 and 2, series 3 feels like a slight come down. Still looking forward to the next one however.… Expand
  21. meg_n_mon
    Feb 12, 2014
    9
    Phenomenal! Gatiss and Moffat are brilliant. Performances are outstanding and production value are excellent. The actors have lives outside the program, which will not lead to typecasting worries. Plots are packed with intrigue and humor. Love it!
  22. rhaynes7
    Feb 11, 2014
    10
    I find it amusing how people rant on about the modernization of Sherlock Holmes from the short stories and novels. I've read the entire collection and I went through a phase of Sherlock fanaticism, but part of the show is bringing Sherlock to a modern realization. In that case, they do an excellent job of showing Sherlock's wild personalities for bouts of random experiments, displays ofI find it amusing how people rant on about the modernization of Sherlock Holmes from the short stories and novels. I've read the entire collection and I went through a phase of Sherlock fanaticism, but part of the show is bringing Sherlock to a modern realization. In that case, they do an excellent job of showing Sherlock's wild personalities for bouts of random experiments, displays of cold ruthlessness, and his drug habit. They reference many things from the collection. It's not like it's abandoned to the wayside.

    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work was never intended to be realistic either. How often in the collection is there some unknown villain or some trifling detail revealed after the crime is solved. It's not meant for us to be able to solve the crime, but it's to see the colorful characters that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote.

    To this extent, the TV show has it down to an absolute perfection. The interaction of Holmes and Watson is what makes the series, and Amanda Abbington (I believe that's her name) does an excellent job as Mary. I will say that I was kind of miffed with the alteration they did to her character, but overall they did an excellent job fitting Mary into the group.

    I continue to be impressed, and once more, I am eagerly waiting.    … Expand
  23. edwardnygma
    Feb 11, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the use of canon, while still keeping it modern, showing Holmes in the now, but still keeping him as separate from humanity, and bringing him closer. He's shown to be an arrogant ass, and people miss the brutal honesty that seems to be going away, but they forget this is exactly how the real homes was, a cocky bastard, to someone who saw humanity for what it was, but was still very polite- to an extent. I loved Charles Magnesson, he wasn't the Joker to Holmes' Batman like Moriarty, like some ultimate evil, he was literally just a disgusting human being. Whoever that actor was showed that very well, it's a real talent to make me be sick to my stomach of a person that isn't a complete psychopathic murderer. Honestly, did any one else question themselves as to what they would do if someone flicked your face like that?… Expand
  24. Acher4
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    The best series in the world right now. Ok I am being a little overdramatic but this Sherlock is one of the best masterful tv-series. Stories, acting, end result. It’s really like seeing a trilogy on the cinema. A very well done to the creators. Masterful!
  25. Zarniwooop
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    Best television there is right now.

    Best show I've seen since.... I can't think of a television show I've enjoyed more. If you demand a tv show cater to you instead of following where it leads, you probably should stick to safer, boring television. Season 3 definitely took a bit of a risk defining the characters to a greater degree. But, its still the best thing on television and    Best television there is right now.

    Best show I've seen since....

    I can't think of a television show I've enjoyed more.

    If you demand a tv show cater to you instead of following where it leads, you probably should stick to safer, boring television. Season 3 definitely took a bit of a risk defining the characters to a greater degree. But, its still the best thing on television and is still light years from the ridiculous soap opera that Downton Abbey has become.    … Expand
  26. WOLF-MAN
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    Another outstanding season and well worth the wait mind you, it's truly a treat to get to start the year with some new sherlock episode's. Granted each season ends after three episodes so you aren't watching sherlock episodes for very long, but the sheer length of each episode you'll hardly care. And if by any chance you haven't seen this fallen in love with sherlock and watson get to itAnother outstanding season and well worth the wait mind you, it's truly a treat to get to start the year with some new sherlock episode's. Granted each season ends after three episodes so you aren't watching sherlock episodes for very long, but the sheer length of each episode you'll hardly care. And if by any chance you haven't seen this fallen in love with sherlock and watson get to it and watch it !!!! to those of you who have seen the entire series thus far will know what i'm talking about.... but to those who haven't seen this season and are fans i'll say this episode sherlock has you attention, episode 2 your curiosity and episode 3 the show will have your allegiance(like it didn't already)… Expand
  27. joao1198pedro
    Jan 29, 2014
    10
    Sherlock is now one of the best recent series, but it still have that agonizant problem of having only three episodes per season wich is really traumatizing
  28. nautico
    Jan 27, 2014
    9
    This show has redeemed itself (in spades) with episode 2 (John's wedding). Absolutely masterful. Cumberbatch is peerless, probably the best of the current crop of American and British actors. I now feel confident that "Sherlock" is on the way to a 10 rating.
  29. zero298
    Jan 25, 2014
    8
    It took me a while to come around to this show, but I kept wanting to come back and re-watch all the episodes over from the beginning. This season starts off strong, but episode 2 is stellar and makes the whole season great. The 3rd episode is the weakest to me though. The villain is an interesting complement to Sherlock, but its ending is bothersome. Still, a great season though.
  30. Yashraj
    Jan 25, 2014
    9
    Yet another perfect portrayal of the reason why we love this show so much. Seems true that English Entertainment has actually reached new highs. The show did focus on character building, but that did not lessen the build-up to the Season nor did it spoil the enjoyment we usually expect from the show in way of either marvelous theories and gripping plots which was replaced with, to someYet another perfect portrayal of the reason why we love this show so much. Seems true that English Entertainment has actually reached new highs. The show did focus on character building, but that did not lessen the build-up to the Season nor did it spoil the enjoyment we usually expect from the show in way of either marvelous theories and gripping plots which was replaced with, to some extent, inter-person relationships and character formation hinting to a far grander Season 4 ahead. The acting in this season is the best ever and a joy to watch. Hats off to the best show ever in my opinion.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Feb 20, 2014
    90
    The writing is still incredibly crisp, so smart, and never boring, and the deeper focus on relatable emotion, particularly in the definition of the relationship between Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman), could even bring in new fans to this international phenomenon.
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  2. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Jan 22, 2014
    80
    The show is at its best in such moments, these sequences that capture the semi-virtual, semi-real ways that we think, and feel, and meet, and connect today. It’s a rare attempt to make visible something that we take for granted: a new kind of cognition, inflected by passion, that allows strangers to think out loud, solving mysteries together.
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  3. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jan 21, 2014
    75
    When you're smart men writing about the smartest man of all, you may feel the need to demonstrate your smarts in every possible way, with every beat of the story. But Holmes and Watson are such enduring characters, and these versions written and played so well, that they don't always require such elaborate mental gymnastics.
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