tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post3644829933068577831..comments2024-01-03T11:02:45.549+05:30Comments on Buddy2Blogger : TV Review: Elementary Episode # 24 - HeroineArunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-48472251861298249572013-09-13T17:03:34.337+05:302013-09-13T17:03:34.337+05:30what about that classical song they used in london...what about that classical song they used in london flashback?anybody know that?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071522811378580732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-46368077529812701342013-06-08T10:34:10.590+05:302013-06-08T10:34:10.590+05:30I too enjoyed "M" and "Child Predat...I too enjoyed "M" and "Child Predator". I will also add "The Deductionist" to this list.<br /><br />I did approach <i>Elementary</i> with an open mind. I found the above episodes to be enjoyable, but a majority of the episodes were boring. Of course, that is just my opinion and I do not expect others to agree with me.<br /><br />Every one of us is entitled to his/her opinion(s) and I respect yours.<br /><br />We are definitely on the same page about the acting performances by Liu and Dormer.<br /><br />I will continue to watch <i>Elementary</i>, as a fan of ACD's original stories, but <i>not</i> as a fan of the show itself.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-8565731205287878842013-06-08T09:32:31.278+05:302013-06-08T09:32:31.278+05:30I must respectfully dissent from the majority opin...I must respectfully dissent from the majority opinion. I don't think <i>Elementary</i> has been 'mediocre'. There have been weak episodes (but no series is ever immune from them, and even some bad ones have good elements to them). However, there have been excellent episodes (I refer to <i>M.</i> and <i>Child Predator</i> as examples). <br /><br />I see Elementary at times as a character-driven story, focusing more on recovering addict Holmes than cold, logical thinking machine Holmes. It may not be the best decision but I go along w/it. I also don't think Miller has been hideous in the role. <br /><br />(Then again, my heart will always belong to Jeremy Brett and no English-speaking actor can ever replace or match him in my eyes...w/all due respect to Rathbone--Choice 2, or either Cumberbatch or Miller).<br /><br />However, I do think Liu is above Miller in the acting department, and agree that Dormer steals the show (here's hoping for an Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Emmy nod).<br /><br />I say this as someone who A.) has not delved into <i>Sherlock</i> and B.)who has not seen <i>Game of Thrones</i> and only scant looks at <i>The Tudors</i> (though I enjoyed Henry the VIII's first two wives...if that makes sense). I was highly impressed w/Dormer and hope she 'escapes'...Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-37880130265541664582013-06-01T04:09:38.082+05:302013-06-01T04:09:38.082+05:30Thanks josabby474.
"Dulled down" is an ...Thanks josabby474.<br /><br />"Dulled down" is an apt description of this show.<br /><br />As you remarked, it seems that the show producers wanted to distance themselves as much as possible from the BBC show. They have definitely succeeded as the season finale proved that JLM is just playing some random guy who happens to have the name "Sherlock Holmes".<br /><br />I too like Lucy Liu in <i>Kill Bill</i> and other movies. I am sure Natalie Dormer also would have given better performances in other roles. I am guessing it is the purely mercenary nature of the show, that causes the actors to lose their enthusiasm. It becomes just another payday for them without any interest in their work.<br /><br />Still, the acting by Lucy and Natalie are the best aspects of this show - which itself says a lot about a show that is supposed to feature the most iconic fictional detective ever, Mr Sherlock Holmes.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-26566391338530527832013-06-01T02:06:14.221+05:302013-06-01T02:06:14.221+05:30They should probably just do completely original s...They should probably just do completely original stories and completely original characters from here on out. I've often heard the term "dumbed down" for Elementary I use the term "Dulled down" and I mean the actors (JLM and Lucy Liu) who have been awesome in previous roles. It's like the shows producers feel that if the cast is interesting or has any chemistry it will be too much like the BBC show. I love Natalie Dormer in the Tudors. Show was the best Ann Boelyn ever, but even she was kinda dull as Irene/Moriarty. Sherlock and Moriary kept talking about how impressive they are, but it's all talk, no show.josabby474https://www.blogger.com/profile/08338792966543628896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-16933643714836933612013-05-22T22:55:10.960+05:302013-05-22T22:55:10.960+05:30To the best of my knowledge, there has been no ind...To the best of my knowledge, there has been no indication of when Holmes' brother (or sister) will make his/her appearance. The first episode of the second season has been confirmed to take place in London. So <b>perhaps</b>, we might meet Holmes' sibling there...<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-50912247628417431402013-05-22T18:36:55.722+05:302013-05-22T18:36:55.722+05:30Have I missed something as when will Holmes brothe...Have I missed something as when will Holmes brother make an appearance or given then gender switches his sister?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-12829474178652608392013-05-18T22:48:39.415+05:302013-05-18T22:48:39.415+05:30You are welcome, James.
I will definitely be watc...You are welcome, James.<br /><br />I will definitely be watching Season 2, just to see how far away they go from the original stories.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-947002525622648082013-05-18T22:46:15.931+05:302013-05-18T22:46:15.931+05:30"As usual". Exactly!
It was just anothe..."As usual". Exactly!<br /><br />It was just another episode of <i>Elementary</i>. In fact, the last 3 episodes were probably the weakest episodes yet.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-82125735533850144042013-05-18T22:03:44.570+05:302013-05-18T22:03:44.570+05:30Except for the ending I would say that both episod...Except for the ending I would say that both episodes were good and a fitting ending to the season. <br />Overall, from the un-bias perspective of not having read many of the books, Elementary is an entertaining show with and just like any series has occasional bouts of poor writing. My favorite aspect is probably the likeable characters and humorous banter between Liu and Millar It is one of the best scripted shows that I watch on network television.<br />Also thank you for answering my various questions about the Sherlock Holmes cannon. Do plan to watch season 2 of Elementary?<br /><br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-55284841347407699342013-05-18T20:48:01.594+05:302013-05-18T20:48:01.594+05:30I forgot that Moriarty had good lines and such. I ...I forgot that Moriarty had good lines and such. I was really annoyed with the ending as far as Moriarty went. Not so much Joan, though. As usual. Loveable Freakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264218184227889259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-91047380005715228802013-05-18T13:19:38.075+05:302013-05-18T13:19:38.075+05:30Thanks Patrik for stopping by.
You nailed it with...Thanks Patrik for stopping by.<br /><br />You nailed it with your line about JLM playing some random guy named "Sherlock Holmes" rather than the iconic character created by Arthur Conan Doyle.<br /><br />I also agree with you about Natalie Dormer as Moriarty. She did a great job with the limited amount of screen time. Let's hope she returns soon in the second season.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-77192207318794315432013-05-18T12:40:02.205+05:302013-05-18T12:40:02.205+05:30I must admit I found the Elementary finale mostly ...I must admit I found the Elementary finale mostly disappointing. Until the end of „Risk Management" I thought JLM was doing quite decent job playing Holmes, but this guy in last three episodes? That's just some guy accidentally named after this famous literary character. <br /><br />But thankfully I was at least quite smitten with Natalie Dormer and her performance. I can't get enough of her since I have first seen her in The Tudors. She even made me believe for a moment that combining self sufficient characters like Professor M. and Irene was actually a good idea. Even though I wasn't really that surprised by the turn of events. I'm just hoping that she will appear again, because her capture was inadequate for the great mastermind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217532434373000071noreply@blogger.com