Monday, 13 February 2017

'Elementary'.

I love 'Elementary'. If you are not familiar with the show it stars Johnny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson.

Set in modern day New York, Watson is hired by Holmes father to be his companion while he is recovering from a heroin addiction. Holmes works as a consultant for the NYPD and Watson is drawn into the world of crime solving.

I think Johnny Lee Miller is brilliant as Holmes. His Holmes is more quirky and annoying than Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock. I love quirky shows and character's so that probably pays a part in my love of the show.

I know that people had issues with Watson being a woman, but I think the gender reversal works well. Joan has her own issues and I think that she is a well written and well acted character. I do like Lucy Liu though, so again, thats why I think she is brilliant in the role.

The show is a light hearted crime show, and not really dark and gory. I love both light hearted and dark crime shows, so I'm not biased about that.

Even if you are a Sherlock Holmes purist and hate the idea of the changes, I still think you should watch one episode and give it a try. You never know, you might enjoy it.

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