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Why I’ll Never Not Love Sherlock
There’s something about BBC shows that I find wildly addicting, and I’m pretty sure it’s not just the British accents (although maybe it is that). Anyone that has seen Downton Abbey can attest to the greatness of British TV shows, but that's a discussion all on its own.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman bring the timeless characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to life in ways I never imagined were possible. I’m currently counting down the days until October 31st when the third series becomes available to watch in the U.S.
Watching them solve mysteries almost captivates me more than the cases themselves, as thought out and intriguing as they are. I truly applaud Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat for their writing abilities and case construction because quite frankly they’re brilliant. (I could do without the cliffhanger at the end of series 2 though, I was torn between crying and having a heart attack but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t watched yet). They portray both Sherlock and Watson as deeper characters than I’ve seen in any other rendition of the classic Sherlock Holmes tales, while still keeping them true to form.
I also straight up love Sherlock’s sass, even if it’s not always intentional. He can’t help that he’s so much smarter than everyone or that he often says things without considering other people’s emotions; it would be hard to reign in that much brilliance when surround by us common folk.
While I’ve been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the third season, I stumbled upon the unaired pilot for the first season. I didn’t know it existed until a week or so ago, but you can find it here. It’s the same story as the first episode of series 1, “A Study in Pink,” but it’s different enough that I still found it interesting. At the very least, it’s something to help with the wait until October, and I found it a great start to my re-watching of every episode in preparation for series 3.
July 28, 2013
