Of Baker Street and the Detective Holmes

Well, it's been a long time since I've watched this show, until today. Even as I write now, I am watching this amazing show with my friends. It's Sherlock, people, Sherlock!!! A crime-solving drama brought to you by BBC. XD

Anyway, like all the previous posts, I'mma just touch a bit on this show.

Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss (who so actually happens to play Mycroft Holmes in the series), this story generally revolves around the famous Sherlock Holmes. Well, you would think of Robert Downey Jr.'s hilarious rendition of Sherlock Holmes and a wee bit of those old coal-running transportations...Nope, this version of Sherlock Holmes is set in the modern area. Just imagine, Sherlock using a Blackberry and set in the busy city of London (well, of course London. Baker Street's there, damnit!)

So, at first I was pretty skeptical about this series...However, my friend (I call her the pioneer of our group because she was the one who spread the love for Sherlock), had me watch 1 episode, the first one; ''A Study in Pink" and instantaneously, I got hooked...

I had never thought this sort of twist would be.....Oh gods....amazing....This is genius! Like seriously. Who would have ever thought of Sherlock being implemented into a modern setting? Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss are just amazing! Oh goddsss...

Anyway, just a small intro on the characters:

1. Sherlock Holmes 

Played by the superbly talented Benedict Cumberbatch (Hawking, War Horse, Star Trek, The Hobbit), this Sherlock Holmes is almost as eccentric (in his own way) as what I would imagine him would be. A wee bit different from Robert Downey Jr.'s version, who seemed to be....well, eccentric as well I just can't describe it in words (Gods, I'm a failed blogger). Oh yes, he's neater....in terms of dressing up as compared to Robert's Sherlock. (Not that I'm saying I don't like Robert's, I like his just fine :))

Anyway, Benedict played Sherlock very very well indeed, with the poise and his speech. Everything is just well done. 

I would say that Sherlock spouts an immense number of sarcastic remarks and never fails to amuse me. Audience will come to love this incredibly intellectual observant man because to me, he just topped the chart of the Best Sherlock Holmes.

Hurrah, Benedict Cumberbatch, a fine choice. :)

2. Dr. John Watson

Well, every Sherlock Holmes needs a John Watson, otherwise, who's gonna suck up all of Sherlock's rants? Haha. Played by the somehow-adorable Martin Freeman (I have no idea why the 'somehow' is there...)

Nonetheless, straight to the point, John appears in the first episode with a cane on his side. Well, generally he has a psychosomatic limp (Lookie right up in Google, I'm just so damn lazy to search it). Just got back from war, John 'still has trust issues' at the beginning of the show and well, is looking for a place to stay in London. There is where....he meets his friend, Mike Stamford. (Hah, you thought I would write Sherlock, didn't you?) 

Mike was the one who introduced John to Sherlock, who so happened was looking for a flatmate. (Neat, isn't it?)

Haha, I don't wanna spoil anything else, that's just the gist of it.

Anyway, Martin's version of John Watson is just adorable. Martin Freeman has this comedic look eventhough you can pretty much tell he's looking serious. I guess his characters just turn out adorable most of the time(e.g Bilbo Baggins). 

3. James Moriarty

Now, what is a show without a villain? 

Haha, Jim Moriarty, Sherlock's greatest rival who stands on par with him in terms of intellect. As opposed to Sherlock, who is a Consulting Detective, Jim, played by Irish actor, Andrew Scott, is a Consulting Criminal, both being the only ones in their respective career. 

So, let's cut to the chase, when Jim was first introduced, I had not even suspected him a bit. Not even once. Until he came out and introduced himself...

Jim Moriarty...you will just come to love and hate this man. He is so evil that you hate him for hurting Sherlock, but at the same time, you will love him because he is also eccentric and insane. And he is such a genius! Like an evil counterpart of Sherlock.

Andrew Scott's potrayal of Moriarty is much to be applauded for because, well...he did it so well. He has this Moriarty aura that he emits all the time in the show. A real mastermind, I would say...really.

So, I don't think I should distribute more spoilers. These 3 are generally the main three characters of the series. There are several others, like Ms Irene Adler and Mycroft Holmes, but I'll just leave the future audience to find out for themselves. After all, where's the fun in all if there are spoilers? :)

that's all I can talk about for BBC's Sherlock. So, if you haven't watched it yet, I would so recommend this show. It may be long for a single episode, but it works, really. :)

Signing off, cheers! XD