[174] The Independent reported, "designer Paul Costelloe moved to meet the demand, offering tailored coats and scarves based on the series, while Savile Row bespoke tailor John Pearse said many of his clients were inquiring about the actors' clothes. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman appear in cameo roles as Holmes and Dr Watson, respectively. Inspired by "The Adventure of the Empty House" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the episode follows Sherlock Holmes's return to London and reunion with John Watson, and their subsequent solving of an underground terrorist network. Couldn't have picked a better guy for Holmes or Lestrade. [24] "Cumberbatch", says The Guardian, "has a reputation for playing odd, brilliant men very well, and his Holmes is cold, techie, slightly Aspergerish". The third series aired in the United States on PBS over a period of three weeks, airing late January to early February 2014. Use the HTML below. The series is supported by the American station WGBH-TV Boston for its Masterpiece anthology series on PBS, where it also airs in the United States. The show won in three categories at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Cumberbatch, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Freeman and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special for Moffat. [18] Some of these elements are transposed to the present day: for example, Martin Freeman's Watson has returned from military service in Afghanistan. [5] The third series became the UK's most watched drama series since 2001. [23] Production was based at Hartswood Films' Cardiff production unit, Hartswood Films West, which was opened in late 2009 to take advantage of the BBC's planned Cardiff Bay "drama village". Junior Screen Special Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch Martin Freeman. The Science of Deduction. "[17], The update maintains various elements of the original stories, such as the Baker Street address and Holmes's adversary Moriarty. [134], In the 2011 BAFTA awards, the show as a whole won the award for Best Drama Series, while Freeman (as Dr Watson) won the award for the Best Supporting Actor. [28] Shortly after, Moffat cast Smith as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who. KGF Vissers. [74], Mark Gatiss wrote "The Hounds of Baskerville", which investigates the strange activities at a military base. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson. [7], All of the series have been released on DVD and Blu-ray, alongside tie-in editions of selected original Conan Doyle stories and an original soundtrack composed by David Arnold and Michael Price. Paul McGuigan directed the first and third episodes and Euros Lyn directed the second. [10] Producer Sue Vertue said, "Benedict was the only person we actually saw for [the part of] Sherlock... Once Benedict was there it was really just making sure we got the chemistry for John [Watson]—and I think you get it as soon as they come into the room, you can see that they work together". [29] Gatiss asserted the importance of achieving the correct tone for the character. Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock Holmes. Thirteen episodes have been produced, with four three-part series airing from 2010 to 2017, and a special episode that aired on 1 January 2016. Loosely based on "A Scandal in Bohemia", the episode depicts Holmes's quest to retrieve compromising photos of a minor royal held on the camera phone of Irene Adler (Lara Pulver), a ruthless and brilliant dominatrix who also trades in classified information extracted from her rich and powerful clients. The deduction sequences are ingenious, and the plot is classic Moffat intricacy. 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First broadcast on 15 January 2012, the episode follows Moriarty's plot to discredit and kill Sherlock Holmes, concluding with Holmes appearing to die by suicide. Sherlock An average of almost 12 million people tuned into the third series of the detective drama on BBC1", "Sherlock: The Network app: 'It's a bit of Cumberbatch in your pocket, "Sherlock: The Network. Molly Hooper (Louise Brealey), a pathologist at St. Bart's Hospital, occasionally assists Holmes in his cases. [10][11] Moffat had previously adapted the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde for the 2007 series Jekyll,[12] while Gatiss had written the Dickensian Doctor Who episode "The Unquiet Dead". [8][9], In June 2018, it was announced that a live Sherlock experience, Sherlock: The Game Is Now, would be opening in London in October 2018. 'I don't care.' Steven Moffat said that Matt Smith was the first to audition unsuccessfully. View production, box office, & company info. [72] The second series of three 90-minute episodes was initially planned to air in late 2011,[73] but was delayed until early January 2012. Steve Thompson wrote the episode, which was directed by Toby Haynes, who had previously directed many of Moffat's Doctor Who episodes. [164] Publishers and retailers reported a 180% rise in sales of Sherlock Holmes books during the first series' broadcast. You've got to move on somewhere and make sure the other characters have something of a journey too. [14] While they were in Monte Carlo for an awards ceremony, producer Sue Vertue, who is married to Moffat, encouraged Moffat and Gatiss to develop the project themselves before another creative team had the same idea. The full house number is so iconic that they felt unable to change it. [176], For other series about Sherlock Holmes, see, Sue Vertue, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. The episode introduces the character of archenemy James Moriarty (played by Andrew Scott) to the series, who sets Holmes deadlines to solve a series of apparently unrelated cases. "[124], Conan Doyle fans were generally appreciative. [115][116] Series one holds a Metacritic score of 85/100, based on 17 reviews, and series two scored 91/100, based on 24 reviews, while series three holds a score of 88/100, based on 22 reviews. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch was joined onscreen by his real life parents in a new episode of detective series " Sherlock." [122] David Weigand of the SF Gate wrote, "...a Sherlock for the 21st century. So, its a Holmes with a laptop and a smart phone.that who we see.and that can be easily related than those 1800's detective.Hope this show will continue for many full seasons. The Forum. Moffat felt that he and co-creator Gatiss had outdone Conan Doyle in their version of Holmes's fall and Moffat added that, in that much-discussed sequence, there was still "a clue everybody's missed".[79]. The series has been sold to 180 territories. "[25] Piers Wenger, head of drama at BBC Cymru Wales, described the series' rendering of Sherlock as "a dynamic superhero in a modern world, an arrogant, genius sleuth driven by a desire to prove himself cleverer than the perpetrator and the police—everyone in fact". [32], Gatiss says that they wanted to "fetishise modern London in the way that the period versions fetishise Victorian London". [58], The first episode, "A Study in Pink", loosely based upon the first Sherlock Holmes novel A Study in Scarlet, was written by Moffat and directed by Paul McGuigan. Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's older brother, played by Mark Gatiss, also appears for the first time. But it doesn't feel like cheating; more like an open relationship, agreed by both parties. A graduate of the Victoria University of Manchester, he continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, obtaining a Master of Arts in Classical Acting. The episode title is inspired by The Sign of the Four[88] and was first broadcast on 5 January 2014. Anderson tracks him via various mysterious events from Tibet to New Delhi to Germany in which he seems to be involved and points out that the incidents are getting progressively closer to London. Sherlock is a British crime television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories. A contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fast-paced adventure series set in present-day London.Co-created by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Coupling) and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman (The Office, Love Actually) as his loyal friend, Dr. John Watson. Fan Art. 1 when it comes to interviewing Benedict Cumberbatch: dude is giving up nothing when it comes to spoilers about his projects.Shortlist learned this quickly when they chatted with the star about Sherlock‘s third series and his role in the upcoming Star Trek sequel. [18] Addressing changing social attitudes and broadcasting regulations, Cumberbatch's Holmes replaced the pipe with multiple nicotine patches. [106], The show has received critical acclaim, sustaining positive reviews across its first three series. Moffat turned the character "more Victorian" in the second series, capitalising more on Cumberbatch's "beautiful voice" to make it sound like "he's giving a lecture". [105] As to the future of the series, Gatiss stated in January 2019 that due to the conflicting schedules of Cumberbatch and Freeman, a potential fifth series is still up in the air. [166][167] The book was republished in the United States under the title The Sherlock Files: The Official Companion to the Hit Television Series in July 2013. . Aware that The Hound of the Baskervilles, first published in 1902, was one of the most famous of Conan Doyle's original stories, Gatiss felt a greater responsibility to include familiar elements of the story than he does when adapting the lesser-known stories. [69] On 10 August 2010, it was confirmed that Sherlock had been renewed for a second series. Pictures. Cumberbatch's vyce from the BBC programme Front Row , 23 December 2010 [3] Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (19 Julie 1976) is an Inglis film, telly, theatre an vyce actor . An excellent re-interpretation of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, excellent in all aspects save one, and Benedict Cumberbbatch is an excellent, award worthy actor who's immersion in the character of Sherlock the hyper-intelligent man, stuck developmentally at twelve years old, who's exuberant pursuit of accurate explanations of reality lead to wonderful stories for us to watch unfold. However, its fourth series received mixed reviews. Movies. Two websites – thescienceofdeduction.co.uk and johnwatsonblog.co.uk – feature the events from the show in the form of puzzles and case-summaries, often with comments (for example, by John Watson's sister, "Harry"). [119] The Observer said the show was "a cross between Withnail and I and The Bourne Ultimatum, there is also a hint of Doctor Who about the drama; hardly surprising, since it has been written and created by Doctor Who writers Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, as well as the many other drug kingpins who plagued the country through the years. [139] The show was also nominated for the YouTube Audience Award. They featured introductions by Gatiss and Moffat respectively. "[93], In October 2015, the title of the episode was announced. Neverwhere. [104] Cumberbatch and Moffat in particular have expressed interest in continuing at some point in the future, but there are no immediate plans. "Holmes wouldn't have any interest in fashion so I went for classic suits with a modern twist: narrow-leg trousers and a two-button, slim-cut jacket. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. In January 2014, the show launched its official mobile app called Sherlock: The Network.[8][9]. He was rejected for being too "barmy", as the producers required someone "straighter" for Watson. The Upside Down: A Stranger Things Page … Benedict Cumberbatch has offered up some definitive answers about the love life of his Sherlock Holmes. 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