Sherlock: Series 1

When I heard about this mini-series I thought "Oh here we go, riding on the film's success". Then when I realised it was a modern re-telling. I was totally put off.

Sherlock Holmes should NOT work in a modernised setting. But to my astonishment, 'Sherlock' does. It's near flawless from beginning to end. Great plots, compelling characters, and it pays great homage to the original stories and past re-tellings.

The casting is probably some of the best I've seen on television for quite some time. Martin Freeman is hands down superb as Watson. His delivery of lines, his expression through his actions, everything is top notch. And Benedict Cumberbatch is a far far better Sherlock Holmes than Robert Downey Jr. There's a far more intimidating presense about him - more of a 'hooked' factor. In my view an actor we should be seeing alot more of in the future.

4 Stars. Bravo

I am writing this after broadcast of episode 2. I am 100% hooked.
This new take on the Shelock Holmes tradition is both familiar and new with lovely little touches that actually reassures the viewer that this is a character they have know in some way all their lives.
This series could easily have been tacky and cheap - however, it shines with a well thought out and executed idea and you can see the dedication that the co creators, Mark gatiss and Stephen Moffat, the producer, Sue Virtue and the directors have poured into it.
The two leads are just superb with the amazing talents of Benedict Cumberbatch playing the hero with depth and care - just amazing. This man could play Holmes in any era. Martin Freeman plays the modern Watson as you would like him to be - no flippancy or comedy here, just a guy whos been through the wars - literally.
Top notch performances.
There is also a marvelous and well delivered 'series theme' ... that of the ultimate villain and already the tension is built up for the appearance of Moriarty, and I cannot wait..!
Well written, paced, acted, filmed, and presented - this is a 21st Century police show with style and much better than any of its current police/detective counterparts. A true must have in your TV DVD/Blu ray collection. Stunning.

A brilliant masterpiece that completely modernises the whole Sherlock Holmes View. Superbly put together and well thought out. The episodes are just perfect. Each 90 minutes long and 90 minutes of excellence. The acting was just spot on, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman have made this series what it should be both as brilliant as each other.

I cannot commend this enough, my girlfriend and I loved every minute of it, The first episode we thought was the best completely drawing you in and wanting you to find out more.

The whole thing makes you think you are on some sort of adventure with them where it feels as if you are being engaged in the DVD some how.

I cannot wait for the next series due for release autumn next year.

Recommend this to all 5/5!!

Fantastic Miniseries, great casting and an excellent cliffhanger to end the series. Looking forward to more episodes!

A 19th century detective mixed with 21st century crimes, sounded a little weak when I first heard of it by with some excellent casting of the 2 main characters and some excellent plots by the man now behind Doctor Who this show has mixed together an old fashioned crime detective tale with new age technology and crime perfectly, the best casting has to be Martin Freeman as Dr Watson, fresh back from Afghanistan, who finds himself with nothing to take his mind from what happened out there, he runs into an old colleague who introduces him to Sherlock, played with dramatic flair and panache by Benedict Cumberbatch, they dont exactly hit it off at first but the mutual love of the chase sets them off to a fresh murder scene and the rest is history, excellent writing from Moffat, Gatiss and Thompson, a must for another series hopefully with more episodes next time as this series only has 3, very fresh and entertaining series with lots of scope for more.

at last a holmes conan doyle would love.cold hearted and most importantly updated.basil rathbone and nigel bruce couldn't have done it better.the writing force is the best in the world today(leauge of gentlemen,doctor who,crooked house,psycho ville,the cottage.)all of which are worth a viewing.hope theres a second season.i can not state enough how this is tv history in the making.its as good as the avengers,the prisoner,dr who.just a tottally refreshing take on holmes tour de force.

first and foremost, lets get it out of the way. after the material of Sherlock Holmes became public domain, scripts were being thrown around everywhere, and we could have had yet another Victorian era traditional "sleuth" story, and instead we were treated to a contemporary take that wasn't terrible. the writing and pacing are in bounty enough to keep you interested throughout the hour and a half run time, but it lacks something, something only a greater man than me could place.

something about the modernisation didn't make it, back in 2007 the bbc did a series called "Jekyl" which brought the Jekyl and Hyde story into the 21st century, and did it quite well, acknowledging both the history of the characters and co-existing with the book and the legacy, with this world, i couldn't imagine it existing without Sherlock Holmes being part of pop culture for over a century.

overall not bad, definitely worth a watch, but on iplayer only, not really much re-watch value until they finally get round to writing the next series, which, looking at the high viewing figures and cliffhanger ending, seem oh so likely.

Exhilarating. Witty. Engaging. These are just a few adjectives, which spring to mind when escaping into the new world of Holmes and Watson. This up to date series really captures the key ideas of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles characters but wraps them up in a fast paced, modern package anyone can enjoy. The acting is truly superb and clever camerawork really makes you feel as though you are on the adventure with the duo. It is a breath of fresh air into the stale world of current detective drama. An absolute must see!

This series is so fantastic that I have already watch it a zillion times and am off to watch it again after writing this review. The Sherlock story has been brilliantly been updated to modern times and the two leads of Benedict Cumberbatch(OMG I Love You) and Martin Freedman(my feelings are strong for you too!!!) are superbly cast. These two actors will be going a long way in the future. If you only ever watch one thing make it this. You will not be disappointed. Role on the new series.............

Great plot, great acting, great series. Loved it. I would say this is one of the best BBC production in recent years.