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Yes, absolutely. I've a been a fan since Hackers. He was great in Transpotting, The Escapist, and The Flying Scotman. He has a decent range, but his acting inflection is a bit extremist. I think a lot of actors do it for "punch" or clarity and it can be done well, but it can result in a loss of finesse. That being said, I think he is capable of subtle emoting in his best performances and that's when he shines. It's one of the reasons why I go back and forth on Elementary because it shines through once in awhile at the good moments, but it's not ever-present.

Blood and guts aren't an essential quality of a Holmes story for me, to be sure. Nor is it even an essential plot device in Elementary. My wife seems invested in the show Bones which has a high gore quality (at least for the evidence) and usually comes on during the dinner hour. Don't get me wrong, I'm not squeamish, but it's not really something I attribute to Holmes.

Thanks for the warm welcome. There IS a test like that actually. Allow me. http://simonesmith.hubpages.com/hub/The-Sociopath-Test While it's only 10 questions with a few glaringly obvious choices, some of the questions are worded to trip up those with romantic notions about ASPD. I've entered into a few conversations and read even more. I like this place.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. While I'm sure there are more studied Sherlock fans, I don't always like everything with the name slapped on. This was highly enjoyable though. The mystery had enough intrigue, the acting was solid, and the humor was well done. If I had to fault something it would be that they jammed a bunch of "Sherlock facts" into it a bit crudely, but it doesn't take away from things much, if at all. I'd rewatch it with friends if asked, definitely.

How wonderful. It's on Netflix Streaming.

I'm going to look for this on Netflix or AmazonPrime (streaming services). Wish me luck.

I'm a Miller fan, so take me with a grain of salt, but it's enjoyable if you take it for 3 elements that are among the essential qualities of Sherlock Holmes: 1) the thrill of deduction/induction 2) fantasizing about the intellectual condescension Holmes delivers and 3) the bittersweet relationship of Holmes and Watson. Translation: lower your expectations along with the heaping spoonful of sugar the show amounts to and you'll enjoy it.

Should you need proof, here you are: With that out of the way, I'll simply say that I've only recently found the series, but really enjoy it more than anything I've seen on television. The acting, production, plot, villains...everything is top notch. Thanks for creating a place where we can all revel in it again and again.