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Elementary Season 1 Episode 6

Flight Risk

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AIRED: Nov 08, 2012

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Sherlock sets out to prove it wasn't mechanical error when a body is found in the wreckage of a small plane crash. Watson tries to get Sherlock to meet with his father.

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Elementary "Flight Risk" Review: The Plot Thickens

The fact that they had another platonic lover's quarrel this week didn't sit well with me, but I have to say that otherwise, this episode addressed almost all of my issues with the series.

By Lily Sparks, Nov 09, 2012

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Very interesting case!

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By amazing_race, Mar 12, 2013

This was a very interesting episode of Elementary, with another very good case.

I am certainly very impressed to see the large variety of cases that this show has come up with so far. It is very good and each one has been great.

This was no exception!

Wasn't too interested in the character development today. But the last scene of the episode was VREY interesteing for me, and I hope to see more in the netx episode!

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Watson steals the show

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By kathyvitale, Feb 07, 2013

As usual I'm more transfixed by Watson than of Holmes. The PBS show is so much better than this one

And again Holmes treats Watson like someone without any education at all I hope they aren't planning on matching these two up I only watch the show for Watson
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A bored Sherlock goes to the scene of what looks to be a simple plane crash. Holmes soon discovers the crash was no accident.

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By meathead704, Nov 17, 2012

"Flight Risk" was a little tough to follow. It took a few viewings before I fully understood what was going on. When I did finally get the episode, I liked what I saw. As tough as this episode was it's hard to at least be entertained by Johnny Lee Miller. He is excellent here as well as in the series as a whole. The same can be said for Lucy Liu. It will also be interesting to see where Watson's investigation into Holmes' personal life will go. Just another reason to keep tuning into this great series.moreless
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Trying to see where the series is going !!!

8.5

By mnementh01, Nov 15, 2012

I really do like this variation on the Sherlock Holmes universe but I'm increasingly struggling to understand where the writers are going with it.

The case this week, was perfectly fine with a decent plot and a reasonable outcome with only one gripe from me on the whole "smell of glue" scenario.

As someone who has built model planes, I know that the adhesives used in the process evaporate very quickly and within minutes, there is absolutely NO smell at all.

OK, I'm being finicky but the premise that Holmes would still be able to smell solvent on the culprit after some hours is daft.

Now my direction issue is that this seems to be turning into a "relationship" program, with the emphasis on Holmes/Watson, rather than the cases.

I've said, in more than one review, that I was waiting for the six week contract that Watson has with Holmes' father to finish to see how the writers intended them to stay together (that obviously MUST happen for the dynamic to continue).

Here's the theoretical 6 week point and........"Nothing"!

In every incarnation of the classic Holmes story (apart from Young Sherlock & the schoolgirl series), Holmes/Watson are an established partnership, already in place, or formed VERY quickly but not here.

In ALL the variations, Holmes has no interest in women (again the two exceptions above apply) other than "The Woman", Irene Adler who, surprise surprise, gets mentioned at the end of this episode.

Here again, the writers have taken an abrupt change in direction, since none of the previous episodes appear to be based on any Holmes story that I've read (and I've read 'em all).

No Lestrade, no Baker Street Irregulars (no Baker St. if it comes to it), no Mrs. Hudson.

So why bring up the mysterious "Irene"?

Please don't misunderstand me. I'm thoroughly enjoying this variation but I wish the writers would make up their minds what they're trying to achieve.

Then again, maybe driving me crazy is exactly what they're going for.

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Flight Risk

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By TrueTvWatcher, Nov 10, 2012

Flight Risk was another entertaining episode of Elementary. I really enjoyed watching because the plot progression along with character development was awesome. The beginning was brilliant and showcased what it really must be like living with Sherlock. The story and investigation were intriguing and it was fun as usual to watch Sherlock deduce and contemplate. I liked how Watson believe Sherlock's father was going to meet for dinner and what happened was great! Every thing played out splendidly and I look forward to watching what happens next!!!!!!!!!moreless
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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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Brian Kerwin	Charles Cooper	Guest Star
Roger Rees	Allistair	Guest Star
Reiko Aylesworth	NTSB Agent Miranda Molinari	Guest Star

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- Watson: Sherlock doesn't have friends.
  Allistair: Not in the traditional sense. He drops in and out, appears at odd moments to make outrageous and highly specific requests.
  Watson: Respectfully, that doesn't sound much like a friendship to me.
  Allistair: Then perhaps you better revise your definition. You can't expect Sherlock Holmes to relate to you the way others might. The moment you do, he'll migrate out of your life, and you'll be the poorer for it. You do realize that, don't you?
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- Holmes: (about his father) You should've trusted me when I told you he wouldn't show.
  Watson: Trusted you? I've been glued to your side for weeks now, and you have refused to share even the tiniest bit of your personal history. You know what, Sherlock, I don't trust you. Because thanks to you, we're still basically just strangers.
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- Molinari: You have a consultant for plane crashes?
  Gregson: No, he's a ...
  Holmes: A specialist in the field of deductive reasoning. And unraveling the complex chain of events that can turn a triumph of human innovation into a smoldering pile of wreckage in seconds. Well, I can't think of a more compelling application than that.
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- Special billing was given to Aidan Quinn (and) for this episode.
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- Original International Air Dates:
  Canada: November 8, 2012 on Global
  United Kingdom: November 27, 2012 on Sky Living
  Czech Republic: December 18, 2012 on AXN
  Germany: February 14, 2013 on Sat.1
  Belgium: February 24, 2013 on VIER
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