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So, I just watched the first ep of Season 1, "A Study in Pink," and I can totally see why a lot of people think this show is the best thing since sliced bread.
Alas, I cannot count myself among their number.
Although I give props to the writers for taking inspiration from Conan Doyle's character, I couldn't watch this and think "This is Sherlock Holmes." Instead, I kept thinking, "This is some alternate reality Hannibal Lecter."
Benedict Cumberbatch's Holmes is just unappealing. An asexual, high-functioning sociopath. A sociopath.
No.
Just. No.
Martin Freeman's Watson is somewhat better, but he feels too young. To me, Watson is a mature, man-of-the-world type. A little jaded. He goes on stag nights and has a great time. Freeman's Watson strikes me as a stiff.
So, no, thank you. Congrats on their success, but I will be giving Sherlock, a pass.
Alas, I cannot count myself among their number.
Although I give props to the writers for taking inspiration from Conan Doyle's character, I couldn't watch this and think "This is Sherlock Holmes." Instead, I kept thinking, "This is some alternate reality Hannibal Lecter."
Benedict Cumberbatch's Holmes is just unappealing. An asexual, high-functioning sociopath. A sociopath.
No.
Just. No.
Martin Freeman's Watson is somewhat better, but he feels too young. To me, Watson is a mature, man-of-the-world type. A little jaded. He goes on stag nights and has a great time. Freeman's Watson strikes me as a stiff.
So, no, thank you. Congrats on their success, but I will be giving Sherlock, a pass.
