One look at you, and he'd tell you, you'd been shopping for marshmallows at the new grocery that opened a week ago with your pestering sister from South London for whom you bought a pink bracelet from the shop opposite to keep her quiet...
Ask him how he knew it and he'd say- "I merely observed, and from what I observed, I deduced everything. When I've eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how mad it might seem, must be the truth."
"Sherlock Holmes", the fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has surely turned into much more than a figment of a man's imagination and creativity. He has become a phenomenon, turning heads and spurring thoughts for arguably one of the best detective stories of all time.
What started off as short stories in the late1800's has now grown exponentially into a racy, rapturous, edgy, keep-the-viewer-guessing serial. And when I watched it, I just couldn't stop. I've had instances when my mom would shout "You're on your own for dinner unless you come out now" and I would just sit in front of the computer watching and thinking-"What will Sherlock do next?" without having the slightest regret of helping myself to cold idlis/chappatis with hardly sufficient side-dish, after everyone else in the house had slept.
For people like me who haven't read the original book, the serial is sure to make you go berserk about the character. His eccentric pursuits, ridiculous antics, method of perceiving, pattern of deducing, impeccable memory, observant experimenting, and flawless prediction, make him very admirable as a unique individual.
Benedict Cumberbatch has indeed pulled off the role with élan and ardour. His portrayal of the world's only 'consulting detective' has managed to convince even the most critique of all. And as for his favourite companion, the more sophisticated, etiquette-oriented, and sensible "Dr.John Watson", Martin Freeman has done justice to the role he portrays.
Throughout the series, other than the heavy English-accents, you find a modern flavour to the stories. John and Sherlock both own blogs which they use in their own way, which has now found its way into reality! Check it out:
http://www.thescienceofdeduction.co.uk/
www.johnwatsonblog.co.uk/
Another honorable mention goes to the villain of the series aka James Moriarty who was absolutely amazing. Probably he was one of the more admired characters than most others. You can relate him with Heath Ledger's "Joker". Both acting-wise as well as the role played.
Ask him how he knew it and he'd say- "I merely observed, and from what I observed, I deduced everything. When I've eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how mad it might seem, must be the truth."
"Sherlock Holmes", the fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has surely turned into much more than a figment of a man's imagination and creativity. He has become a phenomenon, turning heads and spurring thoughts for arguably one of the best detective stories of all time.
What started off as short stories in the late1800's has now grown exponentially into a racy, rapturous, edgy, keep-the-viewer-guessing serial. And when I watched it, I just couldn't stop. I've had instances when my mom would shout "You're on your own for dinner unless you come out now" and I would just sit in front of the computer watching and thinking-"What will Sherlock do next?" without having the slightest regret of helping myself to cold idlis/chappatis with hardly sufficient side-dish, after everyone else in the house had slept.
For people like me who haven't read the original book, the serial is sure to make you go berserk about the character. His eccentric pursuits, ridiculous antics, method of perceiving, pattern of deducing, impeccable memory, observant experimenting, and flawless prediction, make him very admirable as a unique individual.
Benedict Cumberbatch has indeed pulled off the role with élan and ardour. His portrayal of the world's only 'consulting detective' has managed to convince even the most critique of all. And as for his favourite companion, the more sophisticated, etiquette-oriented, and sensible "Dr.John Watson", Martin Freeman has done justice to the role he portrays.
Throughout the series, other than the heavy English-accents, you find a modern flavour to the stories. John and Sherlock both own blogs which they use in their own way, which has now found its way into reality! Check it out:
http://www.thescienceofdeduction.co.uk/
www.johnwatsonblog.co.uk/
Such innovative additions increased the surprise quotient and exceeds the expectations of the audience.What made this one stand apart from the other serials is that the sequential flow of scenes were impeccable.Each scene had something important in it which made sense at the climax, and that element of suspense kept the viewers want more.
And out come the memes showcasing its popularity:
Another honorable mention goes to the villain of the series aka James Moriarty who was absolutely amazing. Probably he was one of the more admired characters than most others. You can relate him with Heath Ledger's "Joker". Both acting-wise as well as the role played.
Awaiting the third season due in October...
