I found a 2010 TV series called Sherlock... they've updated Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to the present day. Done a really good job of it, well chosen actors for both (which is rare in Sherlock Holmes visual media), fast, properly snarky script, and interesting visual editing.
They've done a bang up job on both characters, especially Sherlock, who is appropriately strange, bossy, brilliant and manic depressive; describes himself as a high-functioning sociopath, at one point. Watson is a suitable fit, capable everyman. In the original books Watson was handsome, capable and smart, and the illustrations showed him that way. It is horribly unfortunate that so many movie/TV adaptations chose to show Watson as ugly and a bumbler, as if Sherlock needed that much contrast to suitably appear as a genius. A properly presented Holmes never did.
I'm sad there's only 3 90 minute episodes per series, because they are so exciting.
Edited, Oct 25th 2010 9:47pm by Aripyanfar
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I actually just saw one of my friends raving about this on Facebook. I may have to give it a shot.
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I'm sad there's only 3 90 minute episodes per series, because they are so exciting.
I'm not 100% posative, but the 3 episodes that aired on BBC1 earlier in the year were a sort-of pilot, all three episodes kicked ***, so I imagine they will be airing a full series some time in the future. I'm just glad I can watch them as they come out even though I don't live in Scotland anymore.
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This was on PBS here in the states on Sunday. I enjoyed it, and hopefully next Sunday they show the next episode.
Wonder if he picked the right pill, or if the other dude was just immune? :p
This was on PBS here in the states on Sunday. I enjoyed it, and hopefully next Sunday they show the next episode.
Wonder if he picked the right pill, or if the other dude was just immune? :p
Sandinmygum wrote:
Wonder if he picked the right pill, or if the other dude was just immune? :p
Vizzini wrote:
You only think I guessed wrong! That's what's so funny! I switched glasses when your back was turned! Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders - The most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia" - but only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line"! Aha haha haha! Hahaha ha ha! Haha ha-- *Thump*
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Sandinmygum wrote:
Wonder if he picked the right pill, or if the other dude was just immune? :p
Vizzini wrote:
You only think I guessed wrong! That's what's so funny! I switched glasses when your back was turned! Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders - The most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia" - but only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line"! Aha haha haha! Hahaha ha ha! Haha ha-- *Thump*
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My thoughts exactly.
poor poor Vizzini
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