I think you're probably right. I confess I can remember very little about the Jeremy Brett take too, but that's probably a sign that I wasn't enthralled. I did see an am-dram production of it a few years back (Oh, how very am the dram was, aside from the two leads) that was quite atmospheric, but by and large I've not found anything that's as chilling as the book - not bad for a plot straight out of Scooby Doo. It will be very interesting to see how it can be updated to a modern setting.
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So what did people think of the latest episode, The Hounds of Baskerville?
Odd bit of drama. Felt more like a rather dragged out episode of Fringe. The ending was also very Fringe-like.
Cumberbatch gave a wonderfully multifaceted performance as did Martin Freeman. Those two guys can do no wrong, it seems, whatever they're given.
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While it's still better than 99% of the rubbish clogging up every television channel, I can't help but feel that Sherlock is waning already - last night's episode just felt silly and predictable (and I should stress I've only read one of the proper Holmes stories, The Speckled Band). Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are nevertheless superb in their roles, but other than that there is no longer all that much to keep me watching.And now it's time for one last bow, like all your other selves. Eleven's hour is over now... the clock is striking Twelve's.
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Even though I know the Major was referring to Abbot and Costello, I couldn't help but think of Abbot and Costello
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It was a good episode of telly, but not so much a great episode of Sherlock. I don't know about anyone else, but as soon as Sherlock saw the hound I knew pretty much what was happening. I don't know if that's weak writing, or that we've just been trained to think as sci-fi writers do, and it was a very sci-fi episode. I'm glad they used the 'call phone' line in the story too, as soon as I heard that I was thinking about criticising it!
ps. At the beginning when we Russell Tovey in the woods did anyone else think 'Werewolf!'?!
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Originally posted by KEK View Postps. At the beginning when we Russell Tovey in the woods did anyone else think 'Werewolf!'?!If found, is probably lost on the way to Azaroth or the Pegasus Galaxy
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Originally posted by KEK View PostIt was a good episode of telly, but not so much a great episode of Sherlock."When I need your advice Terri, I'll give the secret signal. Which is me being sectioned under the Mental Health Act"
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Originally posted by Sealurk View PostWhile it's still better than 99% of the rubbish clogging up every television channel, I can't help but feel that Sherlock is waning already - last night's episode just felt silly and predictable (and I should stress I've only read one of the proper Holmes stories, The Speckled Band). Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are nevertheless superb in their roles, but other than that there is no longer all that much to keep me watching.
I don't think modern, narrative savvy audiences will find canon Holmes all that complex as most of the tropes have been used in other stories since. "The Speckled Band" is one of my favourites even though the story is fairly straightforward.
Originally posted by KEK View PostIt was a good episode of telly, but not so much a great episode of Sherlock. I don't know about anyone else, but as soon as Sherlock saw the hound I knew pretty much what was happening. I don't know if that's weak writing, or that we've just been trained to think as sci-fi writers do, and it was a very sci-fi episode. I'm glad they used the 'call phone' line in the story too, as soon as I heard that I was thinking about criticising it!
On a certain level, Gatiss had to take the sci-fi route because SH at his core is a scientist and prides himself on being rational. If we were going to get a gigantic, glowy hound in the 21st century, there would have to be a sci-fiish explaination.
My main problem was that it tried to be a horror-science fiction-detective episode and in the end, it didn't draw on those generic elements with any great effect. I wasn't that scared, the scifi stuff was by and by plus the detective stuff also took a back seat. Fringe does all that so much better. For instance, Sherlock was making deductions about a man and his mother who had nothing to do with the case. C'mon... really.
Originally posted by Samia View PostMy thoughts exactly. It was definitely the weakest episode so far, though I did still enjoy it.sigpic
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Finally I found this thread!!!! I was just searching on the wrong places
I only got to see the 3 episodes of the first season during the last two weeks, the first episode of season 2 last weekend, and the second one yesterday and I.JUST.LOVE.THEM For me THIS Sherlock is the best so far.
And I really enjoyed the last episode - "go now, I need to search the palace of my mind" Love the dialogues. And there is a great chemistry between Sherlock and Watson. I am practically new to both actors and I must say, I am positively surprised about both of them.
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Gah, Ive seen this programme advertised on TV, but only just started watching it because I caught the very end of the last episode in series 1, and was curious as to how they got out.
I now wish Id watched it from the beginning...
Watching Season 2 episode 1 now, anyone know where I would be able to find series 1? Im guessing someone on youtube has them...
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I have tried to watch the first few minutes of episode one. But I can't go any further..
I suppose I never percieved Sherlock and Watson to be like the BBC version. To me (this is my opinion entirely)..
Spoiler:It felt like children overacting
I may seem harsh.. but I cant really connect with the BBC's version as I do with the movies' version.
Thats just me. And my opinion may change.. but for now.. *walks away*Sherlock; the only one in the world + The Doctor; the last of his kind = THEY ARE ONE AND THE SAME
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WATCHING:
- Doctor Who (series 7)
- Arrested Development (season 3)
WAITING:
- Sanctuary (season 5)... but wont get.. RIP Sanctuary, thanks for the memories!
- Sherlock (season 3).....MOFFAT!
- Arrested Development (season 4 and the movie)... can't wait!
I AM WHOLOCKED.
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