Just Got Sherlocked

The novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle take on a new life in BBC's hit TV show Sherlock. The show, created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, was first broadcasted in July-August 2010. Each episode is around 90 minutes long, so there's only three episode per season. So far, two seasons have aired and season three will show in 2013.

Personally, I fell inlove with Sherlock after the first 10 minutes of episode one. They created the perfect balance of action, drama and humor; and they were even able to throw in a bit of bromance into the series as well. I was also perfectly baffled on how Sherlock would create such accurate deductions and would often laugh at his complete obliviousness with everything that had nothing to do with solving crimes or learning who stole the cookie from the cookie jar.

But what really made this show the show, is the cast. Benedict Cumberbath is the perfect Sherlock (sorry R.D.J.); and Martin Freeman is the absolutely brilliant as John Watson. You could just feel the chemistry the cast has with one another; and I was absolutely heartbroken when one of the many brilliant characters was cut from the show (not telling you who; you'll have to watch to find out).

So all in all, you should try watching this show. It doesn't really air here in the Philippines (not that I'm aware of), but you can download the shows online or you could buy a DVD. Anyone who watches this show will become a Sherlockian immediately.

It's elementary, my dear, Watson. (Side note: Sherlock never said that phrase.)