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18-10-2010, 06:17 PM
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Let there be night...
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Anyone else watch the new series "Sherlock"?
Being an avid Sherlock Holmes/Conan Doyle reader since birth, I was keen to see the new Ch.9 series with the British actor Benedict Cumberbatch playing the central role. The series is set in modern-day London, and Holmes is rather clued-in on the technology of the day. Not a bad premise already.
After watching the first episode I'm reasonably impressed with the style of the presentation, and in particular with Cumberbatch's performance. It's authoritative and forceful, akin in many respects to Hugh Laurie's portrayal of "House". It's witty and well written.
Already my favourite passage:
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Watson: "I just ran into a man who told me that he was your mortal enemy."
Holmes: "Did he offer you money to spy on me?"
Watson: "He did, yes."
Holmes: "Did you accept?"
Watson: "No."
Holmes: "You should have accepted of course - we could have split the proceeds, You must think it through next time Watson."
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18-10-2010, 06:51 PM
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Tonight's episode got "show of the week" from the SMH.
It struck me as a bit Sherlock Holmes meets Dr Who and Torchwood.
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18-10-2010, 10:38 PM
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I thought this was to be an ongoing series but tonight they advertised that next Sunday's episode will be the final.
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18-10-2010, 11:56 PM
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The lead actor couldn't possibly be called anything other than Benedict Cumberbatch. He is the epitome of what a Cumberbatch should look like.
I really enjoyed it.
A stylish and witty show. Its well above the average UK "dour-looks-and-shifty-chavs" UK cop show.
I hope they make more
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19-10-2010, 07:46 AM
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i think the show is pretty good, really enjoyed them.
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19-10-2010, 07:59 AM
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Yes
I watched it and it is great but I can't understand all the hype about a new series being called and then anouncing the next episode is the final. Seems a bit odd.
Barry
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19-10-2010, 09:58 AM
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We'll have to wait until next year when three more shows have been commissioned by the BBC.
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19-10-2010, 03:28 PM
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Currently Scopeless
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Been enjoying the shows so far. A bit disappointing that next week will be the last though.
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19-10-2010, 04:01 PM
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Support your local RFS
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I only managed to catch a bit of it but I liked what I saw.
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19-10-2010, 07:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Omaroo
Already my favourite passage:
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Yeah i enjoyed that one as well.
When i saw the previews i wasn't sure that i would take to it, i thought it might be a bit cheesey,but the eps so far have been good. I'll be on the look out for it when it returns next year.
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20-10-2010, 07:23 PM
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Look up, look good!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mithrandir
Tonight's episode got "show of the week" from the SMH.
It struck me as a bit Sherlock Holmes meets Dr Who and Torchwood.
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....throw in 'House' and the 'Mentalist' and we have covered it all!
We thoroughly enjoyed the first two!
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21-10-2010, 10:03 PM
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I still use Brill Cream
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Omaroo
Being an avid Sherlock Holmes/Conan Doyle reader since birth...
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Chris, we all know you're a talented man. But really, since birth?  
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22-10-2010, 07:45 AM
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Let there be night...
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Originally Posted by starlooker
Chris, we all know you're a talented man. But really, since birth? |
I remember it distinctly Duc - t'was August 1962 and the Cuban Missile Crisis was in full swing. My mother remebers that the first thing I asked for was the Sydney Morning Herald. After catching up on current affairs during the morning (between feeds) I'd read my first Arthur Conan Doyle novel by mid afternoon. Another kid in the adjacent bed born that day was still crying and sniffing and generally carrying on like a baby. Unbelievable. I mean to say, "grow up already"!
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22-10-2010, 06:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Omaroo
I remember it distinctly Duc - t'was August 1962 and the Cuban Missile Crisis was in full swing. My mother remebers that the first thing I asked for was the Sydney Morning Herald. After catching up on current affairs during the morning (between feeds) I'd read my first Arthur Conan Doyle novel by mid afternoon. Another kid in the adjacent bed born that day was still crying and sniffing and generally carrying on like a baby. Unbelievable. I mean to say, "grow up already"!
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LOL 
Doyle's Sherlock books have kept me immeresd for many a hour as well.
What did you think of the Guy Ritchie movie incarnation of Sherlock?
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24-10-2010, 10:45 PM
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Let there be night...
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Cool... It's continuing in 2011. Not a bad episode tonight, and Moriarty is going to be interesting next year...
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25-10-2010, 07:29 AM
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1 of 7 of 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt Wastell
....throw in 'House' and the 'Mentalist' and we have covered it all!
We thoroughly enjoyed the first two!
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Yep I agree, specially Torchwood.
Bartman
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30-11-2011, 07:15 PM
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Let there be night...
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For those who missed it last time, it's on again tonight.... 8:30 on 9 as a precursor to the new series early in 2012. Can't wait!
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03-12-2011, 02:26 PM
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Downloaded the first three episodes, by the way is that all so far
watched 2 -
not bad but Sherlock can be annoying over the top much like the latest Dr
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03-12-2011, 03:27 PM
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Lost in Namibia
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Chris, I so miss Basil R..... and Nigel B
but must admit the modern take on it is awesome. Cheers Petra d.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Omaroo
Being an avid Sherlock Holmes/Conan Doyle reader since birth, I was keen to see the new Ch.9 series with the British actor Benedict Cumberbatch playing the central role. The series is set in modern-day London, and Holmes is rather clued-in on the technology of the day. Not a bad premise already.
After watching the first episode I'm reasonably impressed with the style of the presentation, and in particular with Cumberbatch's performance. It's authoritative and forceful, akin in many respects to Hugh Laurie's portrayal of "House". It's witty and well written.
Already my favourite passage:
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03-12-2011, 08:06 PM
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Great Sage == Heaven
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Myself and the Sabel both really enjoyed this small series when they showed it again on UK TV not that long ago, but I thought that with Martin Freeman being cast in "The Hobbit" they may not have made any more until he was free again in a couple of years time. That said, I'm extremely gald to hear they are releasing another series next year 
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