I Am _ _ _ _ LOCKED

One of my very favorite television series currently is the recent BBC adaptation of Sherlock. It puts a modern day twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, and the actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are beyond brilliant in their roles as Sherlock and Watson. If you haven't heard their names before, I encourage you to watch the show because you are truly missing out on an entertainment gem.

For those of you unfamiliar with Sherlock, here is the trailer for the first series:

Masterpiece Mystery Sherlock Series 1

Aside from the acting, however, it's the writing that is especially mind-blowing. Creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss (who have both been involved in the British phenomenon that is Doctor Who), are largely responsible for writing the scripts. Mark Gatiss also plays Mycroft Holmes in the show itself. If you aren't familiar with these men, then you should know that they are quite well known for breaking fan's hearts. Their plots are complex, engaging, and all-too-often, heartbreaking. While there have only been six movie-length episodes since the series premiered in 2010, what the show lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality. The witty dialogue is hilarious and manages to achieve a perfect balance between comedy and the seriousness of the show's premise.

Some of my favorite moments include:

Benedict Cumberbatch is stunning in his portrayal of the vastly intelligent and emotionless Sherlock. He delivers his lines with such speed and precision that it's hard to believe he isn't in fact a genius detective in reality. This was really a break-out role for him, and has led to both his and the show's immense popularity throughout the world recently. One of Benedict's other prominent roles is the villain John Harrison in the 2013 J.J.Abrams film Star Trek Into Darkness (which I will be talking about in a later post). 

The show is currently going on it's third series, which is set to debut sometime late in 2013 or early in 2014. The date is indefinite. If you're aren't already an avid watcher, get on it! I've yet to hear a severely negative reaction to this show. It may very well be the best thing I've ever seen on television.