5 Reasons Why Sherlock is One of TV’s Best Shows

My boyfriend first introduced me to the BBC show and now I’m absolutely hooked! Just thinking about the fact that season 3 isn’t scheduled to premiere until January makes me feel like this:

So, within my ever growing list of reasons as to why I love Sherlock, I ultimately narrowed it down to 5.

1. BENEDICT, BENEDICT, BENEDICT.

Wow. This guy is an absolutely perfect Sherlock Holmes! From his snappy wit to to his refined sass, Benedict Cumberbatch has this “highly-functioning sociopath” down to a refined science! Plus, it doesn’t hurt that he is VERY attractive. 🙂 Quite honestly, his version of Sherlock reminds me of the weird, yet lovable Dr. Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. (If you haven’t seen that — do it. You won’t regret it.)

2. THE BROMANCE

I think the coolest part about this is that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are friends in real life and have worked together on other projects such as The Hobbit series. Viewers can definitely see a close bond between the friends and it makes the show all the better knowing that that aspect isn’t acting — they really do care about each other! (Plus it’s hilarious when people think they are a couple!)

So precious!

3. “YOU COMPLETE ME:” MORIARTY AND SHERLOCK

Like The Joker to our Dark Knight, Moriarty claims that Sherlock is just like him: intelligence, skills, and perhaps even an inner demon — making their character dynamic all the better. Plus, who else was shocked when Moriarty killed himself on the rooftop? (I’m pretty sure I screamed while watching it — no shame.) With his mind games and creepy “Get Sherlock” notes, Moriarty is one evil mastermind we love to hate and maybe even hate to love.

4.  A FILMMAKER’S TOUCH

While the show is packed with action and fast, dramatic dialogue, let’s not forget the details that make this show stellar. From looking into the “Mind Palace” of Sherlock to the cinematography of the “dream sequence” of the crime scene in Season 2 (“A Scandal in Bohemia”), these roughly 90 minute episodes feel more like movies than a TV show, putting viewers right into the heart of the crimes and the world of Sherlock Holmes.

5. CLASSIC STORY, MODERN TWIST

I was recently discussing this idea with a friend, and I said that, by placing Sherlock in the modern world, his mysteries are adapted to suit today’s technology, making the mysteries fresh and exciting. Besides, it takes a lot of creative genius to find a new way to tell a very old story. Who would have thought that the “Hounds of Baskerville” was actually H.O.U.N.D., a bioterrorism conspiracy group from Liberty, Indiana? That’s pretty damn creative. *Applause for the writers*

Well, there you have it — my 5 reasons why Sherlock rules. Do you agree? Comment below? Thanks for reading and subscribe for more news and updates! – C

P.S. – Shoutout to my home state of Indiana for being mentioned in Sherlock (I really just like it when Benedict Cumberbatch says my state’s name with that beautiful British accent of his :P)

Bandwagon Jumper: The Power of Netflix

As a current college student living in a microscopic dorm room, space matters — which means I had to part with my beloved TV.

With this in mind, I decided to subscribe to Netflix through my laptop, instantly receiving TV shows and movies with a few mouse clicks.

Damn, how times have changed.

Netflix has not only given me the power to watch my favorite TV shows and movies at ANY time, but it has also given me the opportunity to see shows and films that may not be in the video rental store or on the air anymore. As a result, I have recently been exposed to the wonderful shows that are The Office and Arrested Development (and Sherlock)!

But ultimately, Netflix has done something bigger than that: it has given older, almost forgotten shows a regenerated lifespan, allowing them to continue to “live” through internet viewers — a phenomenon unheard of in previous generations.

              

Shows like Arrested Development and The Office continue to build large fan communities despite having been off the air for years (in the case of Arrested Development) or having just recently ended the series. This increased fandom ultimately lead to the revamping of Arrested Development exclusively through Netflix.

This is only one of the many “Netflix Original Series” shows along with the increasingly addictive House of Cards. These popular programs have lead to astounding numbers of Netflix memberships as these shows are only available through the entertainment website.

Sherlock is gaining a fanbase outside the United Kingdom thanks to Netflix, providing access to BBC shows that may not have been easily available to the American public.

While Netflix may serve as a convenience and easy way to access entertainment, it does raise questions concerning the fate of real-time broadcasting.

Critics of Netflix may be concerned that viewers may turn to the Internet for TV shows instead of turning on their TVs on a weekly schedule, however, Netflix does not stream TV shows in real time, meaning that for Sherlock fans like myself will have to wait quite a while before Netflix picks up newer episodes, as they must first air on TV before they can be released on the web. In fact, most still-airing shows available on Netflix do not including the latest season (still waiting on season 9 of The Office…)

With these factors in mind, more and more viewers are considering their options before deciding whether or not to invest in Netflix. Now, it is YOUR turn!

Thanks for reading and subscribe today for more updates! -C