"BBC Sherlock" articles & other miscellany

[Arcadia]

Hmm. From a purely editorial point of view, I didn't find that article to be journalistic at all ... it read like a high school essay. It stated a thesis, supplied references, and stopped when it reached the approved word count. It didn't even have a summary paragraph.

I've always taken "our" version of Sherlock to be basically a fantasy show, with a large dollop of humor -- it may make commentary on the human condition, but it's not meant to be taken as realistic. (I hope!  ) And Ben infuses Sherlock with a warmth and vulnerability that is completely at odds with the character's outward behavior, which was a brilliant move. Also, as Tobe pointed out, "our" Sherlock could learn and grow (unlike the other male ego named in the article.) So, no, I don't find him particularly toxic.

I've never seen Elementary either so can't speak to that. I tried to watch it a few times and it just didn't engage me at all.

[Artemis]

^ I saw your icon and was wondering why I couldn’t remember posting in this thread, lol.

 

[Arcadia]

It seemed appropriate. 😉 

[Carol the Dabbler]

I watched Elementary for the first season or two, and didn't find Miller's Sherlock at all off-putting.  He is a bit of a fussbudget, but that's hardly stereotypical toxic male behavior, is it?

[besleybean]

I like Jonny and I like Elementary...I just don't really consider it to be real Sherlock Holmes!

[Jen]

Sherlock, an example of toxic masculinity???? Really not!!

 

Sherlock BBC is the 2nd best international show of the last decade??!! I totally agree with that!!! Hmmm... all right, actually, no!! Sherlock is THE best international show of the last decadeS!

[besleybean]

Second best?!

[Caya]

I take it you've never seen Babylon 5. And welcome back, Jen!

[besleybean]

Oh wow...fond memories.

We used to watch that as a family!