Adapting a classic novel and making it contemporary and relevant whilst managing to capture the essence of what made the original so appealing is something many shows and films struggle to achieve nowadays. Steven Moffat’s modern adaptation of Sherlock is one that bucks the trend, nailing the feel and authenticity of the book, helped along by a natural chemistry between the two lead characters, John Watson and Sherlock Holmes. With a 90 minute run time per episode and 3 action packed, exhaustive cases to chew through, Sherlock’s first season is a triumphant reboot for the classic character and one that ends on a cliffhanger worthy of a second season.Sherlock Season 1-4 Download.
The 3 episodes stand alone with their own individual stories whilst weaving a consistent narrative for the characters throughout. John Watson (Martin Freeman) is the focal character for much of the series here as he’s whisked from one elaborate plot to the next with eccentric genius Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) paving the way with his charismatic charm and smarts. Each episode follows a pretty conventional format, with an opening prologue to set the scene for the mystery ahead before Sherlock and Watson are called to the scene of the crime and begin piecing together what happened and who’s responsible.
The first episode looks at a series of suicides that may be the work of a serial killer, each having ingested a mysterious pill. The second episode involves a shadowy Chinese underworld and strange symbols somehow linked to ancient artefacts while the third and final episode boasts an elaborate series of timed murders, designed to test Sherlock’s mental capabilities as the threat of the illusive Moriarty becomes an ever-present danger. The final scenes of this last episode end with a nail-biting climax and a subsequent cliffhanger lending itself nicely to the second season.