Hi all.
During the break, I indulged myself in a TV series and it was extremely good and i actually repeated it already :D
As an avid Sherlock Holmes book series fan, I previously have zero interest in watching the series based on the book, for the similar reason for all books to movies adaptation. And when i took myself to watch the first episode of this series, however it did no dissappoint. Only then i knew that there were few various series made on the subject at different period of time and actors. The one that i watched led by Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, the loyal companion.
There are altogether four seasons along year 2010-2017 and one special movie titled The Abominable Bride in 2016. One season only entailed three episodes.
Here are my reviews:
1. Since there are hundreds of stories on Sherlock Holmes, the series did not produce similar story lines to the episodes to suit the series
2. Each episode is 1.5 hours long and one story line or title per episode and not continuous to the next
3. Prof. Moriarty in the book is no professor in the tv series. He's just Moriarty the villain
4. Sherlock got a brother, Mycroft Holmes who played a central role in the series, which is not as in the book
5. Mrs Hudson cast is just perfect. Loved her!
6. Dr. Watson in the series played himself just like in the book. Loved it too!
7. Mary @ Mrs Watson played a central role too in the series - whilst in the book it is not so. Later on, i found out that she was actually married to Dr.Watson in real life haha
8. Irene Adler who was assumed as the only woman Sherlock loved in the book also made appearance in the series, but only in one episode i think
9. In the book, Sherlock was presumed dead during the fight with Moriarty and yes in the TV series, he was made dead for two whole years before he reappeared
10. Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard actor also was spot on. Loved him!
11. One role that is not in the book but played a great role in the series is Molly Hooper, the lab assistant.
12. I would have question if what was being said by Sherlock was too good or ah, how could a guy be like this; but since i read the book first - that was made possible and i questioned it not haha
That's it. Happy watching!
