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- 2010
- TV-14
- BBC-1
- 2010
- TV-14
- BBC-1
Summary This three-part series retells the tale of England's most celebrated detective but in a modern-day setting, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman taking the leads as Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson respectively.
Created By: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat
- 2010
- TV-14
- BBC-1
- 2010
- TV-14
- BBC-1
Sherlock
Season 1 Premiere: Nov 30, 2009
8.7
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Summary This three-part series retells the tale of England's most celebrated detective but in a modern-day setting, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman taking the leads as Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson respectively.
Created By: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 67 Critic Reviews
88
97% Positive
65 Reviews
65 Reviews
3% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 67 Critic Reviews
88
97% Positive
65 Reviews
65 Reviews
3% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Sherlock (and Sherlock [the show]) is that good, we do forgive his callousness, and yeah, we'll wait for two years for his return and never let our fervor flag. In exchange, when the miracle happens and he (and the show) come back, he's as good or maybe better than ever.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 3,519 User Ratings
8.7
90% Positive
3169 Ratings
3169 Ratings
5% Mixed
172 Ratings
172 Ratings
5% Negative
178 Ratings
178 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 3,519 User Ratings
8.7
90% Positive
3169 Ratings
3169 Ratings
5% Mixed
172 Ratings
172 Ratings
5% Negative
178 Ratings
178 Ratings
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.
Sherlock is the rare reinvention that's likely to enchant purists as well as those yearning for a new look at an old favorite. Should you bookmark it now on your DVR? The answer, my dear reader and viewer, is elementary.
Though it’s not the series’ strongest script, the two fine actors can still extract every nuance from it.
Sherlock is an enjoyably clever mixture of character drama and adventure tale.
Unfortunately, the season four premiere has revealed that Sherlock’s most promising and divisive element in the wake of the season three finale--the evolving three-way relationship between Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch), John Watson (Martin Freeman), and John’s mysterious wife, Mary (Amanda Abbington)--is little more than a giant distraction, a red herring for ... whatever the show has up its sleeve next.
As a huge fan not only of the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but also of the portrayals given by Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, I saw Sherlock. And to be honest, and I don't know why, but I was expecting to hate it.
What a big surprise! Sherlock was surprisingly brilliant, and made my week when it was on. (I said the same thing about Luther too by the way) Why did I love it? Well, it was fresh and exciting not to mention hugely entertaining. Though I have to agree I wished there was more and I hope there is more in the future.
Visually, Sherlock scores highly. The photography is skillful, the sets are lovely and the costumes are beautifully tailored. The music is another strong asset, not just the clever main theme but the haunting and beautiful background music too. I found the stories very engaging, with a nice balance of humour, mystery and adventure, with the reveal of Moriaty both "campy" and chilling and each episode moving very briskly, and the writing is top notch being humorous and intriguing.
The direction is rock solid as well, and the characters are still very likable. Holmes is still charismatic and intelligent, and Watson authoritative and charming. The acting is very well done too, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman perfect as Holmes and Watson and Rupert Graves great as Lestrade. And while some may disagree, I personally had little problem with Mark Gatiss writing himself as Mycroft.
In conclusion, hugely entertaining and fun take on the great literary detective, and I think it is a must even if you like the stories or not. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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I only saw the 1st season and dont want to watch further. First I dont like Benedict Cumberbatch and second the dramatic elements are ridiculous for me, for example when the show explains some conclusions too fast or the action parts.
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It is a pity that the Victorian stories have not been successfully transferred to the present day. The series suffocates in anachronisms (such as telephone books and payphones), imitating the original stories, but so clumsily that it comes across as stilted. This has gotten worse 13 years after its release. No, you don't want to view this unless you switch off your thinking apparatus.
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An incredibly boring show to watch. Sherlock solves cases based off nothing and acts like a complete jerk all the time. His sidekick, Watson, does nothing to propel the story forward (outside the pilot episode) and is totally devoid of a personality. Plots on an episode to episode basis are outlandish featuring things like ninjas and wannabe joker knock-offs. The only thing the show has going for it is some of the dialogue is well-written and the cinematography is solid.
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The show consists of Sherlock Holmes mostly being rude to people and occasionally revealing he's figured something out with his magical powers. To keep viewers watching, the show relies on plot twists to build anticipation of something great, but never delivers.
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Production Company:
- Hartswood Films
- BBC Wales
- Masterpiece Theatre
Initial Release Date: Nov 30, 2009
Number of seasons: 4 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Online Film & Television Association
• 11 Wins & 58 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 9 Wins & 39 Nominations