pontalba Posted April 12, 2014 Posted April 12, 2014 Well, I finally ordered the latest season/series of Sherlock. We watched the first episode the other night, and I have to say I was disappointed in it. I absolutely hate the prankishness of this Holmes, and consider it so far out of character as to be a killer of the series for me. I haven't read this thread on account of spoilers, so can anyone tell me if it improves, or does this nonsense continue? I really, really wanted to love this, but just can't. Much to my consternation, husband fell sound asleep during the showing, several times. He later said he found it boring, with no plot developments happening. I have to agree with him. The leaps were too much, no filler, IMO. Quote
Athena Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 I watched the first episode (of season one) yesterday and I quite enjoyed it. I haven't read any of the original books (on my TBR), so I couldn't say anything of how faithful an adaptation it is, to the original works. But I liked what I saw, it was funny in places and also tense. I thought the two main actors were very talented. I look forward to watch more of the series. I'm sorry you didn't like it, Kate . Quote
Athena Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 We finished watching series 1, what a cliffhanger! I look forward to see the other two series. Quote
Athena Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 We finished watching series two and three. I have to say, overall I liked the first two series better than the third. There were less deductions and there was less focus on cases. Below some spoilery thoughts on series three (so don't read it if you haven't seen it and don't want to be spoiled). I thought the whole thing with Sherlock's death was a bit weird and didn't seem to make much sense. So many people knew about it yet John didn't, why keep him in the dark but not the other 30 people involved? I did like seeing the various theories but didn't think the final one made the most sense. I liked Sherlock's speech at the wedding and thought the second episode had quite a few funny moments. I thought Magnussen was very creepy. I found it a shame it was never explained how he got to know the secrets of the people which bothered me. I liked the revelation of Mary and her backstory but thought what happened with Magnussen wasn't as thrilling as it could've perhaps been, there was less focus on him. The whole thing where Sherlock gets shot, I enjoyed seeing the mindpalace but it took a little bit too long in my opinion. I'm very curious what will happen with Moriarty. Overall I thought series three was less memorable and had less memorable cases in it. I'm still interested to see series four though, when it's out and released on DVD (we can't get the BBC in this house because we don't have cable nor the proper satellite connection). Quote
chesilbeach Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 News about the setting for the upcoming special - no spoilers other than the setting, but putting in spoiler tags just in case you don't want to know! Sherlock special set for Victorian London Quote
Nollaig Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I had heard that already, can't wait for it! Quote
BSchultz19 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I still haven't finished series 3. I have seen episodes 1 and 2, but it is so hard to find time to watch one hour and a half block of TV. I'm hoping to finish watching the last episode at some point... So far I've thought that there has been less crime solving in the last series than the other two. It is more about their personal lives and advancing the plot. I felt like series 1 included so much more crimes and Sherlock solving those crimes. Quote
chesilbeach Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 https://twitter.com/BBCOne/status/618917799109468160 Quote
Kylie Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Can't wait! Apparently this special is all we'll be getting for a while. They haven't even started writing season 4 yet. Quote
Athena Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Nice trailer!! I hope to see it some time (since we don't have BBC), hoping for a DVD release . Quote
chesilbeach Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Can't wait! Apparently this special is all we'll be getting for a while. They haven't even started writing season 4 yet. Well, I'd be quite happy for Moffat to give up Doctor Who and concentrate on Sherlock Quote
Kylie Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I admire your courage for saying that on a forum with many DW fans. But yes, there are hundreds of old Doctor Who episodes for fans to watch. Sherlock should be the priority now. *runs and hides from DW fans* Quote
Raven Posted July 12, 2015 Author Posted July 12, 2015 I'm looking forward to this special, because of the period setting, but I'm not that interested in a new series as I didn't think the last one was that great. Quote
Athena Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I was curious about that.. it did look like a period setting to me but I don't know anything about the special other than the trailer. I would agree with you Raven, I enjoyed the first two seasons more than the third one. I might still want to watch the fourth one though if people say it's better than series three. Quote
Nollaig Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I'd be happy for Moffat to give up on Doctor Who because he's been running it into the ground since he got it. I'd like him to pass it on to someone else, and go focus on Sherlock. Can't believe we've to wait so long for Season 4. Quote
Raven Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 I'd be happy for Moffat to give up on Doctor Who because he's been running it into the ground since he got it. I'd like him to pass it on to someone else, and go focus on Sherlock. Doctor Who isn't holding up new Sherlock, I believe that is down to the availability of Cumberbatch and Freemen. Also, production and writing duties on Sherlock are split between Moffat and Mark Gatiss so his input is far less demanding than it is on Who. And for the record, Doctor Who has seen a large increase in viewers worldwide since Moffat took up the reins. From a commercial point of view the show is more successful now than it has ever been (personal taste over episode content is another issue!). Quote
Nollaig Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Doctor Who isn't holding up new Sherlock, I believe that is down to the availability of Cumberbatch and Freemen. Also, production and writing duties on Sherlock are split between Moffat and Mark Gatiss so his input is far less demanding than it is on Who. And for the record, Doctor Who has seen a large increase in viewers worldwide since Moffat took up the reins. From a commercial point of view the show is more successful now than it has ever been (personal taste over episode content is another issue!). His first season, Smith's first season, was brilliant. Nothing since then has even come close to what it was like prior to that. People also watch Big Brother, I wouldn't trust large scale viewership for estimation of quality. Maybe Sherlock doesn't need Moffat either, I don't know. All I know is Doctor Who was better before he took over. Whatever the reason, they should do something. Quote
Raven Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 I'm quite fond of most of Matt Smith's stuff, but I must admit I'm still not sold on Capaldi's Doctor (I need to watch the last series through again, though; I've been waiting for it to come down in price on Blu-ray!). I think Moffat is one of the most inventive writers Who has ever had, but I'll concede that he doesn't always get it right. I also think that Moffat should probably be moving on before too long, because I don't believe it is healthy for any long running series to stick with the same person for too long (fresh ideas, and all that, although I wouldn't have said Moffat has run out of them just yet). Quote
Kell Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Apparently the Sherlock Xmas special will be broadcast on New Years Day. I am very excited about this. Apparently it will also be simultaneously broadcast in various cinemas around the country. Essentially, people can go and pay to see it in the cinema, when they've already paid their TV license and can therefore watch it at home without paying any extra money. What kind of insanity is this? I can understand cinematic showings of theatrical productions (as they did with Frankenstein, coincidentally, a production starring Benedict Cumberbatch), as not everyone can make it to wherever they're putting on the play, but when it's something that's being broadcast directly into your living room, why would you leave your home and pay extra money to watch it elsewhere? I just don't get it. I am very excited about the special, but not excited enough to go and see it at a cinema, because that would just be silly! Quote
woolf woolf Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Well, I for one like the cinema. This way people will have a different option on how to watch it. Quote
Raven Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Apparently it will also be simultaneously broadcast in various cinemas around the country. Essentially, people can go and pay to see it in the cinema, when they've already paid their TV license and can therefore watch it at home without paying any extra money. What kind of insanity is this? I can understand cinematic showings of theatrical productions (as they did with Frankenstein, coincidentally, a production starring Benedict Cumberbatch), as not everyone can make it to wherever they're putting on the play, but when it's something that's being broadcast directly into your living room, why would you leave your home and pay extra money to watch it elsewhere? I just don't get it. I am very excited about the special, but not excited enough to go and see it at a cinema, because that would just be silly! They've done this a few times with Doctor Who now, and it's been pretty popular. I think the 50th Anniversary screening was actually the top of the UK box office for that week, and it was only on for one night! Quote
Kylie Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 Is everyone getting excited for the new Sherlock? I am! I'm contemplating going to the cinema to see it; otherwise I'll have to wait too long. It'll be shown in cinemas here at 11.30 am on the 2nd of January, which I think is quite close to the UK air time. Quote
Kell Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 I am DYING to see it. I'm, like, wetting my pants excited about it. I adore Sherlock and having this special to look forward to has kept me going while waiting for the next "series" to air (I say series, but I'm not sure we can really cal it that when it's only 3 episodes - still, they're feature length, so we can't really complain, can we?). I plan to re-watch them all in their entirety (including the special) before the new season starts. Quote
Kylie Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 I'm re-watching them now, Kell. I know the special takes place in a different era, but I felt like immersing myself in the show again. Currently watching the last episode of the first series. Quote
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