Although Cumberbatch is unbeatable as Holmes (and Moffat does a incredible job in both series ''Sherlock'' and ''Dr. Who''), here are some of the reasons why I think ''Elementary'' is better than the BBC's Sherlock:
1- Although not based on the originals, the scripts of the CBS show are closer to the spirit of the original stories (a reading of some of them is a must) ;
2- As a series, 42 minutes is best suited for TV than 90;
3- Holmes was not as socially stupid as in Moffat's vision;
4- At least for one dozen episodes, no mention of Moriarty (but i think it's was clever the new encarnation of this nemesis).
The character of Moriarty, as Holmes's greatest enemy, was introduced primarily as a narrative device to enable Conan Doyle to kill off Sherlock Holmes, and only featured directly in two of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
IN either version, the BBC's or the absurd version of Downey Jr,
Moriarty is overused. Enough of that.
The actors are very well and possibly will improve.
REASSESSING after the 5th episode: Jonny L. Miller and are continuously improving in their roles, as well as the dialogues.
I'm in Brazil, where the TV programs are horrible, basically soap operas in prime time, so i turn to UK and USA, source of the best television on the planet.
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Elementary
Thursday 10:00 PM on CBS Premiered Sep 27, 2012 Between Seasons
Previously Aired Episode
| S 1 : Ep 24 | Heroine | Aired 5/16/13 | |
| S 1 : Ep 23 | The Woman | Aired 5/16/13 | |
| S 1 : Ep 22 | Risk Management | Aired 5/9/13 | |
| S 1 : Ep 21 | A Landmark Story | Aired 5/2/13 | |
| S 1 : Ep 20 | Dead Man's Switch | Aired 4/25/13 |
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Elementary is a CBS television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories with contemporary twists. It stars Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Watson.
 Jonny Lee Miller |
Sherlock Holmes |
 Lucy Liu |
Dr. Joan Watson |
 Jon Michael Hill |
Detective Marcus Bell |
 Aidan Quinn |
Captain Tobias Gregson |
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UPFRONTS 2013
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Elementary "Risk Management" Review: Set Up for a Punch
All in all, a slightly interesting case of the week. But I'm excited for next week, and that’s the main point of an episode before a finale, isn’t it?
By Lily Sparks, May 10, 2013
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Heroine
S 1 : Ep 24
Aired 5/16/13
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The Woman
S 1 : Ep 23
Aired 5/16/13
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Risk Management
S 1 : Ep 22
Aired 5/9/13
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A Landmark Story
S 1 : Ep 21
Aired 5/2/13
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Jon Michael Hill on Elementary from "Pos...
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Episode Discussion: The Woman 1x23 and Heroine 1x24
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Episode Discussion: Risk Management 1x22
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Episode Discussion: A Landmark Story 1x21
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Elementary Submission Guidelines
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Episode Discussion: Dead Man's Switch 1x20
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Interviewing A Sponsor
11/29/12 (02:08)
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Power of Observation: Series Preview
4/1/13 (00:31)
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Holmes Shot and Moriarty Revealed
5/16/13 (02:15)
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A Bee Named For Watson
5/16/13 (02:45)
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