"I'm not a psychopath, Anderson, I'm a high-functioning sociopath. Do your research."
~ Sherlock Holmes
One of my weekly rituals is to watch Masterpiece Mystery on PBS. This week premiered a new series originally from the BBC. Sherlock is an edgy, contemporary adaptation of the classic by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It takes place in 21st Century London and the story lines have been updated to include current world events and technology. Even Sherlock himself has a website...
The extraordinary cast includes Benedict Cumberpatch as the infamous Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman as the loyal sidekick Dr. John Watson, and Rupert Graves as Detective Inspector Lestrade. I especially loved Cumberpatch's characterization. He has a cocky swagger that's really fun to watch. I really enjoyed Sunday's episode. It was witty, engaging, well shot, and it had some fun tidbits that loyal fans will appreciate. The first season is a bit short with only three 90 minute episodes but the series has been renewed for a second season! Did anyone watch Sunday's episode? If you want to catch up, for a short amount of time, PBS has episodes you can watch online.
Images via BBC
Trailer via You Tube