SHERLOCK: Series One (2010) - Review


  1. PILOT: An interesting pilot episode, but it lacks a lot of the energy that Episode 1 brings, and ultimately comes a little too short and lacking in budget in some areas. 7/10
  2. A STUDY IN PINK: A fascinating and absorbing first episode of the series, with fantastic performances and great production values. Martin Freeman is excellent as Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch seals his presence as Sherlock Holmes within mere moments. Rupert Graves and Una Stubbs are also notable mentions in a great entertaining piece of crime drama, with a unique style.  A pity the big reveal is a bit too obvious. 9/10
  3. THE BLIND BANKER: A less interesting story but certainly entertaining, despite the crime drama clichés. The overall mystery is very interesting as well but it lacks depth. Some great twists and turns though. 8/10
  4. THE GREAT GAME: A huge build-up to the big Moriarty reveal at the end of the episode (and seriously, if you didn't know he was in it, how couldn't you?) with great tension, even if the minor mysteries are a little dull (notably the Conny Price thread). Andrew Scott is chilling as 'Jim' though, and the cliffhanger is one of the, if not THE best cliffhanger of all time. 10/10

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