This started a week ago here in the UK and i believe it is going to be shown in the States soon (maybe PBS??). I love it, i really do. Now a few years ago i was at a dinner at the Houses of Parliament, it was for the Sherlock Holmes Society of London and Mark Gatiss was the guest speaker and his guest that he brought with him was Steven Moffat (geek overload). During his speech he mentioned they had a idea for a modern up to date Sherlock series which I, being a Holmes geek was a bit put off by.
Any way they went and wrote it and have made three 90 min episodes and so far I have seen two and loved every minute of it.
Here is a brief statement.
Co-created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the new Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as his loyal friend, Doctor John Watson. Rupert Graves plays Inspector Lestrade.
The iconic details from Conan Doyle's original books remain – they live at the same address of 221b Baker Street, have the same names and, somewhere out there, Moriarty is waiting for them.
Steven Moffat says: "Conan Doyle's stories were never about frock coats and gas light; they're about brilliant detection, dreadful villains and blood-curdling crimes – and frankly, to hell with the crinoline. Other detectives have cases, Sherlock Holmes has adventures, and that's what matters."
This three part series started on 25 July.
Benedict is brilliant as Holmes and Martin pulls off a modern day Watson with incredible ease.
BBC Sherlock Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSQq_bC5kIw#ws)
Downloaded the first episode.. really looking forward to this series.
I have never been a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I'll get that one out in the open right now. What with ITV3 showing it pretty much all the time in amongst Poirot.
However, for the past three weeks, every Sunday, I have tuned in to watch Sherlock. I was pretty much enticed from the trailers that they showed especially with Benedict Cumberbatch as the title character. He seemed to have that air of arrogance that is so annoying, yet you know he's right and that is perfectly balanced with Martin Freeman's character Watson who tries to bring out the human side of Sherlock. Both characters are extremely complex and the way that Moffatt has bought it bang up to date is amazing. I really like the way they use texts messages and technology in the show and there is a sense of humour in amongst it that works too. Would love more of the same so I really can't wait for season two!
Is there only 3 episodes for the first season?
Yes 3 ninety min episodes.
I've just caught up with the first two on iPlayer but recorded the last one on Sunday.
I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised at what I got. despite the modern trappings, I felt that the character of Holmes (particularly) came across very well. He was maybe a little more arrogant and distant from from other than some have portrayed in the past but it worked very well.
I was cynical about inserting the characters into the modern world but it actually made no negative difference to the enjoyability of the stories.
Are they doing more?
Yes Mike. New set of three episodes all at 90 mins coming next year.
Keep them few and long. Some things just don't need 22 episodes do they :)
I do think this would suffer from the over-exposure of a long run so I think they're on the right lines.
Wonderful script, you'd think that such a long run thing as Sherlock Holmes would loose "interesting-ness" after a while, but this is such a unique rendition!
And three more coming next year, looks like next year is going to be goos for Moffat
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on August 31, 2010, 11:46:32 AM
And three more coming next year, looks like next year is going to be goos for Moffat
...if they can find the time to write them. 3 ninety minute episodes are no tall order and with the potential double-season of Who (or whatever they're doing), I think they may be pushed to find the time.
I hope they manage it, if only to resolve the rather annoying ending to the last one.
I finally got to watch 'A Study in Pink'. The new Sherlock seems great - but I am still on the fence about Watson. You can generally count me as a fan of Martin, but I am not totally converted as to how he is playing Dr. Watson. This one will probably end up staying on my plate I would imagine.
Have you seen Martin in Boy Meets Girl? Hilarious. As to his Watson, I will agree to an extent...I didn't care for him in the first episode, but by the time I'd seen all three I had warmed.
I generally really like him as an actor - and even enjoyed him in 'Love Actually'. I'll watch the remaining few episodes, and see if I warm up to his Watson. As for all the other modernizations - so far I am sold. If I am going to nit-pick, I might have a mild disapproval of Lestrade.
I have just phoned Sherlocks mobile number and its a Tesco mobile network. How quaint. ;)
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on July 31, 2011, 11:58:45 AM
I have just phoned Sherlocks mobile number and its a Tesco mobile network. How quaint. ;)
How do you know? Voicemail prompt?
I was wondering this. Also I'm surprised they use an actual working number.
Interesting. In the US, all the fake numbers in tv/movies/etc. begin 555-... I wonder if the UK has something similar?
Perhaps the most famous non-555 number belongs to "Jenny", and last I read the guy who has 867-5309 in New York City still gets messages for her every week.
No we dont have a generic phone number for TV, with the Sherlock one it just went to Tesco answering system. I phoned the Dr's mobile number once and that was just discontinued. LOL
This is sounding more and more dodgy... ;)
ha ha, sorry didnt answer Mikes question. It went straight to the voice mail number "This is Tesco mobile answering service, please leave a message after the tone"
Dodgy? Moi?
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on August 01, 2011, 02:20:36 PM
ha ha, sorry didnt answer Mikes question. It went straight to the voice mail number "This is Tesco mobile answering service, please leave a message after the tone"
Dodgy? Moi?
Lol well ringing all these strange numbers....
I wonder if they accidentally used an active number and the owner has just got rid of the sim after so many strange phone calls?
Well I should think they have a lot of pay as you go numbers for TV hence going for a Tesco number lol
Ok, since I've finally caught up with Netflix on the new Dr. Who, I'm starting on this.
Gotta love a show that gets straight to "I think I left my riding crop in the morgue."
Quite enjoyable show. The interplay between Holmes and Watson is positively exquisite. Nice balance between eerie and funny. Great to see Freeman in a dramatic role.
Nice "battle of wits" at the end, too. Yeah, I'm hooked.
Here is the poster for series 2 of Sherlock and also a pict from filming of the Hound of the Baskervilles.
Cool! I love that both of these guys will be in The Hobbit as well. :)
The new series started tonight on BBC1, I thoroughly enjoyed it. :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018ttws (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018ttws)
Fantastic opening episode to series 2.
Grrrr..wonder when we will get it here...
I think it will be in May.
I think Moffat is far better at Sherlock than he is with Doctor Who.
The season finale has just aired over here, and without giving away any of the plot will say that show really f***s with the mind!! I hope we get another season!!!
:metallica:
Lol it certainly was a mind screw. One of my favourite stories is The Final Problem and Tbe thing to remember Is it's told from Johns point of view, also Holmes arranged the meeting place and what happened to Molly?
Awesome series.
Plus Moffat just tweeted another series is already commissioned ;)
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on January 15, 2012, 02:56:10 PM
Plus Moffat just tweeted another series is already commissioned ;)
Cheers, that's excellent news to end the weekend on. :)
It was a great ending.
I had to watch it through a few times to make sure I had not missed anything.
Roll on season 3.
WHAT THE HELL!!!!!
BBC America furious.
BBC America is reportedly "furious" with CBS over the US network's plan to produce a modern-day Sherlock Holmes series.
Elementary - devised by Medium writer Rob Doherty - will transport Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective to present-day New York.
BBC America chiefs have labelled the project as a "blatant... copy" of UK drama Sherlock, claims The Mirror.
"We want Sherlock to rate big in the States and this could take the shine off it," an unnamed source apparently told the tabloid.
A 'US TV source' added: "The success of Sherlock in the UK has been major factor of bringing Elementary to life. We believe this modern twist will appeal to viewers. We want fresh American faces in the role."
What the hell? What a insulting idea and a insulting last line! "fresh American faces" try getting a fresh idea.
Annoyed. Damn right I am
Hah! They'll do something silly to appeal to younger demographics - no doubt. This should light a fire under the BBC to release Sherlock sooner over here.
They should do what they did with Dr Who, get it out there Tbe night after or a on the same day. I also think that statement is patronising to American audiences.
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on January 19, 2012, 03:39:04 AM
WHAT THE HELL!!!!!
BBC America furious.
BBC America is reportedly "furious" with CBS over the US network's plan to produce a modern-day Sherlock Holmes series.
Elementary - devised by Medium writer Rob Doherty - will transport Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective to present-day New York.
BBC America chiefs have labelled the project as a "blatant... copy" of UK drama Sherlock, claims The Mirror.
"We want Sherlock to rate big in the States and this could take the shine off it," an unnamed source apparently told the tabloid.
A 'US TV source' added: "The success of Sherlock in the UK has been major factor of bringing Elementary to life. We believe this modern twist will appeal to viewers. We want fresh American faces in the role."
What the hell? What a insulting idea and a insulting last line! "fresh American faces" try getting a fresh idea.
Annoyed. Damn right I am
Why don't we all take a breath first. Sherlock is not the first or the last time Sherlock Holmes has been put in an alternate setting. There was a cartoon a few decades ago. Better still, and I love the show, how can BBC call out CBS when they are also stealing ideas? I mean it's not like they invented Sherlock Holmes.
What's happening is nothing at ALL new. One side of the pond gets a show and it either goes into syndication on the other side or they do a remake of it. It happens on both sides and both the BBC and CBS know this.
In the end, it comes to two things. Easy of release and marketability. A new show on CBS will make CBS money and that's what they want. BBCA is worried that it might lessen their money, but I think their biggest issue is this seeming like they aren't standing behind their product.
I love Sherlock and I'm pretty sure that it can stand on it's own merits, but a majority of the US doesn't know about the show and probably isn't searching the interwebs for new brit shows to download and fall in love with each week.
Ok, I started watching season (sorry, SERIES for you Brits) one of Sherlock, got hooked after the second episode, talked Joyce into watching with me, now she's hooked as well! This is really an awesome series. I'll give you Brits one thing...you KNOW how to make a great show! :)
Nice post Al.
I really need to get on board and start watching this. Maybe once I get done with "Homeland."
I saw the first season is on NetFlix, I'll check it out, maybe Jamie will like it. :)
Guys I really think you will enjoy it. Do far two series have been made, 6 episodes in total and each episode is 90mins so 6 films really :)
I really do recommend it. The entire cast is awesome, and I love Martin Freeman as Watson ROCKS!
Yeah, I like this show, and as a big fan of Sherlock Holmes (loving the Jeremy Brent renditions), I was braced to dislike the new incarnation. But I loved it, and so did my wife.
As an off topic side note - my 11 year old daughter is getting into Holmes. She read 'The Red Headed League' on the Kindle Fire last week. :)
Fantastic story that. The Master Blackmailer is one of my favourites. The Brett years are just awesome and he's my Holmes. We're doing a special on who is the best Holmes so look out for that.
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on January 19, 2012, 11:45:48 AM
Fantastic story that. The Master Blackmailer is one of my favourites. The Brett years are just awesome and he's my Holmes. We're doing a special on who is the best Holmes so look out for that.
Questions from that story:
"Daddy, what is a pawn broker?" and "Daddy, what is foolscap?"
Pete, the first question is easy to answer: a pawn broker is a sore loser at chess! :)
Pete a pawnbroker is basically a loan dealer who gives you a loan on a item you hand in, you then go back in and pay the money back plus interest and they gove you your item back or you buy it back. Foolscap is a form of paper.
Meds, I like my definition better! :)
That does not surprise me lol
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on January 19, 2012, 12:09:07 PM
Pete a pawnbroker is basically a loan dealer who gives you a loan on a item you hand in, you then go back in and pay the money back plus interest and they gove you your item back or you buy it back. Foolscap is a form of paper.
Oh, I knew those terms. I just loved that she is finding new words and expanding her vocabulary. My explanation of what a Pawn Broker does ran on for some time - and quickly expanded into the check cashing business - then on to bail bonds - I think she regretted asking.. :)
Quote from: QuadShot on January 19, 2012, 01:03:39 PM
Meds, I like my definition better! :)
That sounds like a Moyer-esque answer to me... ;)
This is a fantastic series and the states are poorer for having to see in on Netflix before it airs on BBCA
I thought the US already had a "Sherlock-lite" version of the classic series. Isn't it called "Castle"?
*ducks* *runs*
Hmmmm...have to see how this pans out. I like Johnny Lee Miller, and I like Lucy Liu - not sure about her as Watson. Trying to stay positive..
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2118565/Lucy-Liu-joins-Jonny-Lee-Miller-set-latest-Sherlock-Holmes-adaptation.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2118565/Lucy-Liu-joins-Jonny-Lee-Miller-set-latest-Sherlock-Holmes-adaptation.html)
Just watched the first series and first episode of the second...WOW it is good. I have to say anyone that hasn't seen this yet you've GOT to check it out. And so far the first ep of the second series was by far my favorite. Can't wait to see what they've done in the next two episodes.
As far as the USA network version...I can't remember ever seeing anything worthwhile on that network, so I imagine that the US series will probably stink. I'll try to take a page from Pete's book and keep an open mind, though.
Where could someone watch Series One, Episode Two online? I missed it when it aired the first time.
I saw the clips from Elementary, it is without a shadow of doubt too close to Sherlock.
Quote from: M-5 on May 30, 2012, 01:21:41 PM
Where could someone watch Series One, Episode Two online? I missed it when it aired the first time.
Not sure but I thought series one was all up on Netflix. My Netflix is temporarily disabled at the moment so I can't check for you.
Yes...it is on Netflix. That's how I saw the first series. Very good series by the way! My wife and I enjoyed all six episodes immensely. I wish there were more than three episodes to a season though.
Kevin
Quote from: M-5 on May 30, 2012, 01:21:41 PM
Where could someone watch Series One, Episode Two online? I missed it when it aired the first time.
It's streaming on Netflix. Just finished watching series 2, holy cow, so GOOD.
Quote from: Chris-El on May 31, 2012, 12:56:41 PM
Quote from: M-5 on May 30, 2012, 01:21:41 PM
Where could someone watch Series One, Episode Two online? I missed it when it aired the first time.
It's streaming on Netflix. Just finished watching series 2, holy cow, so GOOD.
Thanks Chris!
Ah Chris, i shall text you to see what you thought about the end.
Sherlock series 3 teaser
http://youtu.be/0kUvp8Cs1e8 (http://youtu.be/0kUvp8Cs1e8)
I really need to watch the first 2 seasons of this.
Yes, yes you do. :)
Cool, looking forward to this. Gonna re-watch the last 6 on Netflix, it's just that good.
Obviously lets talk in spoiler tag Chris so Will doesnt get spoilt but....
[spoiler]I watched the last episode of series 2 and i still do not get how that all panned out, cannot wait to see the result [/spoiler]
Quote from: Meds on August 06, 2013, 12:46:30 PM
Obviously lets talk in spoiler tag Chris so Will doesnt get spoilt but....
[spoiler]I watched the last episode of series 2 and i still do not get how that all panned out, cannot wait to see the result [/spoiler]trust me, it's the main reason I'm re-watching. It was excellently done.
Hmm. We got a bit lost at the end of the last series and that really put us off t a degree. I'm pretty sure we'll watch the next series but probably not with the same interest with which we saw the first two.
Is there a date for season 3 yet? I LOVED the first two.
I think we could be looking at October now we have had the teaser.
Nice. I also really enjoyed the first season of Elementary which I know few if any of you watched. It's good though!!!
well i have seen SHERLOCK on PBS and i loved it, i can't wait for the third series( season). i have also hit and missed with ELEMENTARY, one, it comes on while i am at work, and i hate coming in and having to catch up, but what i have seen of it i like it. the only thing i can say bad about it is based in new york and not london, i know it is revamp of the Holmes thing, but still Sherlock Holmes is a very british character and he plays well in that area, but i do see what they are trying and i think it is doing ok.
Air date could be January 1st 2014 :)
New Sherlock pic
Is it airing simultaneously on both sides of the pond or over there first?
Not sure, i think it is being aired on New Years Day here.
So far as I know, the next episodes of "Sherlock" will air starting on 19 Jan here in the states. I'm still undecided regarding Irene Adler's cliffhanger ending in "A Scandal in Belgravia" but thought they did a great job with her character otherwise. It's great to see an intelligent, capable, with all sorts of issues in Martin Freeman's "Watson". Speaking of Watson, I liked Nigel Bruce as an actor but hated how they made him portray Watson. Was that because of the era those films were created?
I think they were yes, the Rathbone/Bruce films were made when the second world war was on and so they wanted feel good films. I mean you had Holmes fighting Nazis which always annoyed me as he retired in 1908 to become a beer farmer. Ah well.
First two episodes of Sherlock have been rather enjoyable. Last weeks opener was a nice break in with the solution to last series's dramatic end.
This weeks had a warm tone all set around Watsons wedding. Great stuff.
Can't wait!!!
I have to catch up on these. The portrayal of Moriarity put me off in the first season. I'll try to wade back in.
I'd say I've enjoyed them but I'm questioning their "Sherlock-ness" at this point. I liked one friend's comment on Facebook suggesting that they were now moving into Jonathan Creek territory!
I'm hoping for a classic tale to end the series.