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Sherlock Season 1, Ep. 1 "A Study in Pink"

A woman in pink lies dead in a derelict house. She is the fourth in a series of seemingly impossible suicides. DI Lestrade is the best Scotland Yard has got, but even he knows that there's only one man who can help. Elsewhere in London, a war hero, invalided home ... from Afghanistan, meets a strange but charismatic genius who is looking for a flatmate; Dr John Watson and Sherlock Holmes are meeting for the first time.

Directed by: Euros Lyn, Paul McGuigan
Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
Original air date: October 24, 2010
Network: BBC America


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Episode 1, "A Study in Pink"

Synopsis: A woman in pink lies dead in a derelict house. She is the fourth in a series of seemingly impossible suicides. DI Lestrade is the best Scotland Yard has got, but even he knows that there's only one man who can help. Elsewhere in London, a war hero, invalided home from Afghanistan, meets a strange but charismatic genius who is looking for a flatmate; Dr John Watson and Sherlock Holmes are meeting for the first time.

Original air date: October 24, 2010

Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes

Captions and Subtitles: English

ASIN: B00499K9E0

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,407 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Sherlock Season 1

Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes is updated for a new generation with Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role and Martin Freeman as Watson. The combination of Sherlock's intellect and Watson's pragmatism helps them forge an unbreakable alliance as they solve a series of baffling crimes together.

Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman

Supporting actors: Una Stubbs, Zoe Telford, Louise Brealey, Gemma Chan, Al Weaver, Bertie Carvel, Daniel Percival, Paul Chequer, Howard Coggins, Janice Acquah, Jack Bence, John Macmillan, Olivia Poulet, Jacqui Chan, Sarah Lam, Gillian Elisa, Stefan Pejic, Philip Benjamin

Season year: 2010

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Executive producer: Rebecca Eaton

Network: BBC America

ASIN: B00499QUK2

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4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, updated and engaging man for all ages September 1, 2010

By Angela G. Birt

Format:DVD

Sherlock Holmes....makes brainy sexy. Sure he's a self described "high functioning sociopath", with no people skills; but he's brilliant, driven and dresses wonderfully. Dr. John Watson is not a patsy (not a sidekick - he's a partner); sharp, wry, worldly man of action who tolerates Sherlock's idiosyncrasies because he misses the adrenaline edge of combat and seeks meaning in a life after war. They are evenly matched although Sherlock draws the attention and enmity of their foes - Watson is a good second.

The writing is engaging, cheeky, smart and fast paced. It rolls current technology into the stream of consciousness. The looks of awe when Sherlock figures it out - and his amusement when he learns he's alone are priceless. The cinematography, costumes, lighting and use of text overlays to move the story along are well placed and impressive on their own.

But the intelligence of the show is its presumption in the interest of the watcher; therefore moving with alacrity, flexibility and certain undefinable element of charm missing from many US shows (the brilliant but cancelled Life with Damian Lewis excluded). I'm a US viewer lucky enough to have a friend in the UK - but this show should gain followers worldwide with the power to draw from the past literary works and latch onto the current to slingshot us into the future of TV - for thinking people.

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293 of 303 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! September 2, 2010

By Mr. R. Price

Format:Blu-ray

As a big fan of the original stories and of the 80's Granada show with Jeremy Brett I was expecting to be disappointed by this show. I wasn't! Though it has been transplanted to modern day London it has kept the spirit of the books, and the casting is superb, especially the lead actor who plays the cold, calculated Holmes to perfection.

It's not an easy task to move this concept into a modern day setting given the advances in forensic science since the stories were first published, but focusing on Holmes' acute intelligence, observation and deduction it still gives that sense of awe that makes you feel like you're waking around with your eyes shut.

Don't hesitate... buy or rent this today if you love Holmes!

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160 of 163 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Did We Really Need Another Sherlock Holmes? A Jaded Fan Gives An Unequivocal "YES!" January 25, 2011

By K. Harris HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWER

I needed another adaptation featuring Sherlock Holmes about as much as I needed a full frontal lobotomy. Don't get me wrong--I love Holmes. As a boy, I read every story. Through the years, I've seen so many versions of Sherlock that I can't even begin to enumerate them all. I knew things looked bleak when everyone raved about last year's Guy Richie version and I found it only slightly amusing and greatly overproduced. I patently refused to accept this new BBC adaptation and refused to watch it--but I relented (I'm so weak willed) and now, hat in hand, I repent. This glorious updating is fast, smart, and riveting entertainment. What an idiot I would have been to miss it!

Set in contemporary London, "Sherlock" modernizes three classic mysteries. Episode One is "A Study In Pink" and, by itself, it is an absolutely perfect film. The way the murder is introduced, the stellar screenplay, the ingenious play on familiar characters, the droll humor, the emotional resonance, and the technological innovation to update this tale all work in perfect harmony to create an unforgettable re-imagining of Sherlock Holmes. Episode Two, "The Blind Banker," is solid but inevitably pales in comparison to the brilliant opening. And Episode Three, "The Great Game," caps this trio expertly. Just when I thought I had things figured out, "The Great Game" packs a huge wallop--the cliffhanger, and indeed the last 20 minutes, provide one of the most diabolically clever games of cat-and-mouse that you're likely to encounter. Absolutely riveting--it'll leave you gasping and begging for more!

Benedict Cumberbatch turns in a star making portrayal as Holmes. Cumberbatch, with his unorthodox appearance, has always stood out for me--but this is easily his most memorable performance.... Read more ›

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175 of 189 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Series September 4, 2010

By A. Rivera

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

One of my top favorites, great acting, directing and writing.
each episode is almost 2 hours long and it gives enough time to develop the story and characters,

I hesitated when I saw the series was in modern time, but very soon after I forgot completely and accepted the change, come to think of it that made it even more enjoyable and easier for me to relate as viewer.

Excellent series, I am beyond happy to see it return next year, and I can assure you then it will end in my shopping card too.

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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Did We Really Need Another Sherlock Holmes? A Jaded Fan Gives An Unequivocal "YES!" November 13, 2010

By K. Harris HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

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