Setting: London
Time Period: Modern Day
Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Andrew Scott
If anyone were to ask me what my favorite series is, I'd have to say Sherlock. No other show can compare to it. For months now I've been trying to convince my friend to watch it, but she won't listen to me! I don't think it's a matter of convincing her anymore, I think she just wants to prove to me that she doesn't need to watch it. But that's where she's wrong! My life wasn't complete until Sherlock because I had never watched a real good show. ... Grrrr
This contemporary adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes' follows the lives of Sherlock and his partner in crime Dr. John Watson. Together they form the best of friends and the greatest work partners ever. And I mean ever. Though their relationship has many, many ups and downs they always reunite, being their wonderfully weird selves.
Sherlock, a self entitled 'consulting detective', is hilarious, though not on purpose. His snide remarks are always on point being tremendously sharp, clever, and witty. Frankly, he couldn't care less that he's being rude because he's so caught up in his own world. Also, he's quite cocky, always bragging about his superior intellect and observational powers. John, Sherlock's flatmate and a retired army doctor, is the calmer one. At first he's wary of Sherlock's... uniqueness... but they get over their differences and realize that they're much similar than they are at first look. Neither one of them is social (they're both awkward beings), which makes them even more lovable.
As the series progresses, John documents their adventures on his blog. which gains attention from the press. With his eccentric life being reported on, Sherlock then becomes a reluctant celebrity, developing his signature look. This new found popularity leads to more mysteries to be solved, not only from the general public, but from the British government as well.
Just saying... I've watched the first episode alone over five times. And the first episode is fine and all, but it only gets better. That says something. The only matter to complain about is that each episode is 1 hour and a half long (which is great because each one is like a mini movie), but there are only 3 episodes per season!!!
!!!Warning!!! It's really addictive and you'll be in a state of 'oh my god. WTF!? skdjnwefhuil' when you finish a season.
Also, for those of you who already watch the show, did you know that Sherlock and John's blogs actually exist!? Be sure to check out The Science of Deduction and John Watson's blog and browse through the articles and comments.
If you already have watched Sherlock, what's your favorite episode? It's close to impossible to choose just one, but I'd have to say mine is The Empty Hearse...or perhaps His Last Vow. Ahhh. The 3rd season is just incredible.
*****
Overall, do yourself a favor and just watch Sherlock. It definitely deserves a rating of five stars. And because I'm such an expert on the subject, you should take my word for it.XXX
- your friend, Estelle
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