BBC "Sherlock" / Benedict Cumberbatch Appreciation Thread

Who Princess wrote:

I've been a fan of Sherlock Holmes since a college class in mystery novels, when we read several of the stories.

I think Jeremy Brett created the quintessential Holmes but I like this show. I like rebooting it in modern times and the way they portray Sherlock's analyzing skills. I'm having a little trouble with the character though. He's very rude and insulting to the people who come to him for help. I remember Holmes as being quirky and having unusual methods and he would sometimes shock or confuse people with his observations. But he still showed people basic courtesy and even kindness on occasion.

This is still done very well and I enjoy watching it. It was clever how they reworked The Hound of the Baskervilles.

I agree, Jeremy Brett was the master of the Victorian version of Holmes. My mom and I would watch that series religiously when it was on PBS (along with Inspector Poirot)...those were great memories

That Granada series treated Watson with the most respect I'd seen to that point. The Rathbone movies had him more like a buffoon, and nothing could have been further from the case. Truly, Watson was a loyal badass. I like that this modern version does the same justice by him.

The modern Sherlock *is* pretty harsh! Although in his own words, he's a high-functioning sociopath, so I guess he acknowledges it? There are shades of kindness still, like him beating down dude that messed with Mrs. Hudson. Not as overt as Brett's portrayal though for sure.

JOEJOEJOE wrote:

the wife has been watching this show...I've seen a few episodes....nice to see Tim from The Office!

I've already put a request for both blu-ray DVDs for my birthday I am severely sprung for this series!

BinauralJam wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Moffat

This guy is the genuis behind it, every thing he writes is gold.

The actor playing Sherlock is also going to be the next villian ion the new Star Trek movie.
perhaps and English Khan....

He's also playing Smaug and the voice of the Necromancer in the Hobbit, and the guy who plays John will be Bilbo HELLA nerd intersections

curlygirly9 wrote:

Did anyone else see the questionaire with the creators and Benedict Cumberbatch on the pbs website? It is such a nerd fest, and the audience is mostly girls Awesome. I'm so glad I'm not the only one hardcore nerding out on this show. here's the link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/she ... 2_nyc.html


Also, one of my professors is a detective story scholar, and she taught a class on Detective Fiction, and the character of Sherlock Holmes is curmudgeonly, had misogynistic undertones and other issues, that if diagnosed now, might be considered sociopathic I think the show does a really good job having fun with those issues, and I love the implied relationship between Sherlock and Watson :nono:

Ah thank you for that link, that was delightful! Gotta love herding out

Yeah Sherlock be trippin sometimes lol fun to watch, and yeah there's always been that undercurrent of Sherlock and Watson being a touch close. Can't blame John lol

igotid88 wrote:

chiquimonkey wrote:

curlygirly9 wrote:

Did anyone else see the questionaire with the creators and Benedict Cumberbatch on the pbs website? It is such a nerd fest, and the audience is mostly girls Awesome. I'm so glad I'm not the only one hardcore nerding out on this show. here's the link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/she ... 2_nyc.html


Also, one of my professors is a detective story scholar, and she taught a class on Detective Fiction, and the character of Sherlock Holmes is curmudgeonly, had misogynistic undertones and other issues, that if diagnosed now, might be considered sociopathic I think the show does a really good job having fun with those issues, and I love the implied relationship between Sherlock and Watson :nono:

Ah thank you for that link, that was delightful! Gotta love herding out

Yeah Sherlock be trippin sometimes lol fun to watch, and yeah there's always been that undercurrent of Sherlock and Watson being a touch close. Can't blame John lol

PBS cut 20 minutes for ads from season 2. Although they said it didn't take away from the stories.

Boooooooo! I hope the blu ray has the intact shows.

curlygirly9 wrote:

No problem, and yeah there is some footage cut out from the american broadcast, but the dvd seasons are complete. I need to get them too.

It's good to know that there is that difference! I'm looking forward to having them, especially if there extra stuff. I liked how they mentioned in that interview above about the cinematography, it's so awesome. I love the use of text and how they change scenes.

curlygirly9 wrote:

chiquimonkey wrote:

curlygirly9 wrote:

No problem, and yeah there is some footage cut out from the american broadcast, but the dvd seasons are complete. I need to get them too.

It's good to know that there is that difference! I'm looking forward to having them, especially if there extra stuff. I liked how they mentioned in that interview above about the cinematography, it's so awesome. I love the use of text and how they change scenes.

I know, I really want to watch them. It is still kind of strange to me that PBS of all things would edit the show, but then again, they edited PJ20 when it aired I think, too. Lame!

Yeah I don't know what they really gain, I guess they need to ensure they have enough air time to do the whole Masterpiece Mystery intro and thank donors and all that jazz.

I noticed a difference when I saw Downton Abbey on Netflix compared to PBS as well. Weirdos lol

Just in a Ben perv mood lol

curlygirly9 wrote:

YUM. I'm in a pervy mood for him ALOT. I mean, this is love. I might actually have to get a photobucket so I can post this picture of him I found...But you should watch this interview, it's hilarious. "Consider cumbering my batch?" Cumberbitches unite!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UbudlL ... re=related

You and me both sister...it's a full time job perving over this dude

oooooh what pic did you find? Please do share

I just watched that interview, awesome! thanks for sharing it.

And here's some pretties for you:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7dex ... 1_1280.jpg

How sweet and adorable IS he?

More pervitude at http://deareje.tumblr.com/ muahahaha

curlygirly9 wrote:

OH MY GOD. Why do you do this to me, Chiqui? I just spent like 2 hours on that tumblr! I have to go to sleep sometime! Holy hell, he's beautiful. That picture I was talking about is on page 17, at the polo event. Can we talk about the white shirt, suspenders, and slacks for a minute?!! :crazy:

GIRL, I can so talk about that. Or just let this speak for me:

I know that site is quite the rabbit hole, I've gotten lost on it myself :oops: I love seeing him in a suit, something about lovely tailoring just works even better when he's in it.

Ahhhh it is nice to find someone else that doesn't think it odd that he's sex on a stick and I'll admit it, he's crept into a couple of entries of my Pinterest site. Hell it's for beautiful things right? He freaking fits lol

I can't wait for the Hobbit continuation next year where he shows up as Smaug and the Necromancer....that voice filling a theater?