Now on Iowa PBS Passport: Sherlock
In this modern-day reboot from the BBC on Iowa PBS, the world’s only consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch), teams up with his long-suffering, faithful friend, Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) to solve a dizzying array of crimes and battle diabolical villains with his signature deductive reasoning and his stunning lack of social grace. Tune in this month on Iowa PBS Passport to watch all four seasons of this thrilling series.
Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Sherlock has been hailed as one of the most notable in recent memory with critics praising his unique take on the legendary detective. Reviewers and fans alike have lauded Cumberbatch for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, noting his ability to bring a contemporary edge to the character while remaining faithful to Doyle's original vision. Here’s what the critics are saying…
The Atlantic says….
Sherlock demonstrates, bringing Holmes and Watson into the 21st century ought to have been, well, elementary.
Mike Hale of the New York Times says…
The appeal is elementary: good, unpretentious fun.
David Bianculli of NPR’s Fresh Air says…
Even if you're not familiar with the old Sherlock Holmes adventures, you'll love this new Sherlock series. If you are familiar with them, chances are you'll love this new Sherlock even more.
Hollywood Reporter says…
This is superior sleuth TV.
And, if you’re not convinced yet, here are a few more reviews…
- Arthur Conan Doyle's classic series has been retold countless times, so it's impressive that this latest version actually feels fresh.
- The cleverness of the writing, the charm of Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, the wit of the visuals, the sheer all-encompassing magnificence of it... Everything about it is perfect. Even the score is amazing.
- Sherlock is the rare classic drama that not only survives being dressed up with a new suit, but looks darn good in it.