Sherlock (2010) TV Series

I had been an admirer of Sherlock Holmes for ages, although i have not read the complete collection of this esteemed fictional character, but i plan to do the same shortly. Incidentally my dear uncle is a huge fan as well, so when the movie "Sherlock Holmes" came to theaters in 2009 i was more than sure that he will accompany me to the theaters. But he had a different opinion, he said that he has always perceived Sherlock Holmes to be a serious and no nonsense fellow and the characterization done by "Guy Ritchie" dose not amuses him, he liked the image that "Jeremy Brent" carried of when he enacted the role in the old time TV series based on the character. However i enjoyed the movie a lot and i am looking forward to the sequel as well.

Now coming on to the latest thing, a new TV series again based on the same character, dose it offers something, the answer seems to me as yes, the only difference this time seems to be that, the setting of the present series in 2010 not the Victorian era. That means the series will contain the dosage of modern technology to full extent, and it will be amusing to see how Mr Holmes solve the crime with the help of these modern methods.

Only 3 episodes have been made for the first season of this series, with the strong possibility of another 3 episodes in the next season. I have watched only the first episode "A study in Pink". The episode introduces the lead characters i.e Sherlock Holmes an eccentric Private detective and Dr Watson an ex-army doctor how they first meet and the first crime they solve together. A matter relating to "serial suicides:.

The series highly focuses not only the crime and its detection but to a large extent on psychology of both the lead characters. Holmes for whom crime is a game which he enjoys, and even finding the truth is more important for him than catching the criminal as well and Dr Watson who seems to be the victim of stress of war but actually thrives for danger.

A stylish way of presentation, with added humor and a very intelligent plot, which not only focuses on who did the the crime, but more importantly "How" and "Why", makes this episode an irresistible watch for any fan of  suspense genre.

Rating ****1/2