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After waiting long for season 4 of BBC’s Sherlock, fans of the show are disappointed to hear that we won’t be seeing our favorite duo anytime soon. So while waiting for the go signal from the creative minds behind the TV series, I thought it would be nice to reminisce.
I discovered the stories of Sherlock Holmes through the Japanese animated series Detective Conan. I wanted to know the famous detective that Shinichi was based on. After purchasing my first copy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s masterpiece, I was hooked.
Sherlock is famous for his deductions. His power of observation is second to none. He was portrayed by Doyle as a rational man, almost incapable of emotions. He differs from other detectives in that he solves most of his cases without waiting for the perpetrator to make mistakes. His thinking process is unparalleled in the fictional world.
Since its release in 1887, many people have been amused by the detective from 221B Baker Street. The place, unlike the stories and characters, is real. However, the address was nonexistent at the time Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the series.
Various film adaptations had been made, with the recent ones portraying Sherlock as “more human“ than what most people perceive him to be. The 2009 movie starred by Robert Downey Jr., for example, shows the seemingly cold-hearted detective as one capable of being affected by emotions.
But of all the past adaptations, nothing beats BBC’s Sherlock, in my opinion. Each episode boasts incredible video editing, especially during the moments when Sherlock makes observations and explains his deductions. And of course, the acting skills of the talented Benedict Cumberbatch are what makes the show legendary. His on-screen chemistry with co-star Martin Freeman is undeniable.
As the series progresses, our favorite consulting detective is seen to transform from uncaring to being a protective and loving friend. The biggest thing I will miss from the show is the brotherhood between John and Sherlock. There’s something about their bromance that tells viewers of their special relationship, one that cannot be broken by anything or anyone. No one abandons the other, and both try to stand each other’s flaws despite it being very annoying. (And yes, if you ask John Watson, “it“ here means Sherlock.)
Perhaps my favorite episode was “The Sign of Three” specifically the part where Sherlock makes his best man toast. It was during this scene when John told Sherlock that he was his best friend. It was also in this episode when Sherlock made the vow to be by Mary and John’s side no matter what.
Other actors of the show greatly added to its overall awesomeness. Andrew Scott’s epic portrayal of Jim Moriarty gives viewers this ineffable feeling of liking and despising him at the same time. His coolness and love of “the game“ makes it harder for us to hate him despite the fact that he causes our heroes to squirm from time to time.
Mark Gatiss also portrayed Mycroft Holmes well. He was nonchalant for the most part, but I think his acting skills shone during the last episode, where we were able to see a weaker and more vulnerable side of the eldest Holmes sibling. Speaking of sibling, Sian Brooke, who played Eurus Holmes is one of my favorites of the show. Yes, she was devious and crazy and maybe even evil. But I somehow relate to her character for reasons I do not know. Please don’t judge me.
My only problem with the show is that I couldn’t watch it without subtitles. It’s not just the British accent that confuses me. It’s also how fast Sherlock explains his deductions. My brain is not wired to understand complicated information that fast. Also, half of my being is busy swooning over Benedict to actually pay attention to what he’s saying. No shame here. I know 90 percent of you do the same.
As we (impatiently) wait for further announcements, we grab our popcorn and repeatedly watch past episodes. The wait may be long, but wait we will. BBC might have suspended the show, but in the hearts of the fans, we’re still going on adventures with the Baker Street Boys.
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