I know, it's about time, right? The 2nd season of Sherlock only just recently was put on Netflix, and I managed to miss the last episode when it was airing on PBS. I think I enjoyed this season even more than the first. Brief thoughts on each of the episodes:
A Scandal in Belgravia
Scandal indeed. The BBC show's take on Irene Adler is a bit more risque than I would have preferred, and I found this episode to be rather oversexed. However, I will say that I really enjoyed the way Sherlock and Irene Adler interacted. I think it is always more precious when a boy or man who isn't that into dating takes notice of a girl or woman for the first time -- in this case, "The Woman," and that was enjoyable, minus the sighing text messages (if you've watched this episode, you know what I mean).
The Hound of Baskerville
I loved this one -- I loved the concept, the chill factor, everything. I know that I read this book a long time ago (when I was eleven), but I don't remember much of anything about it, so I'm not sure how everything ties in with the original story, but I thought this episode was incredibly well done.
The Reichenbach Fall
This is definitely the episode freshest in my memory, as I watched it so recently. It is also a story with which I am somewhat more familiar. First of all, I loved all the elaborate hoaxes Moriarty constructs to baffle those around Sherlock and lead them to betray him (and by loved, I mean they were fascinating twists to the story). I originally struggled with the BBC's adaptation of Moriarty, associating him more with the bearded, silently sinister man portrayed in the Robert Downey Jr. adaptations, but the more I watch of Sherlock, the more I prefer the crazed, slightly frenzied, but always calculating version they present. I also loved how Sherlock's fall was orchestrated -- I am dying to see how it all works out in the next season.
Overall, a great season! I can't wait for Season 3.
Okay, now you're making me want to go watch my DVD again. I actually really liked the way the Irene-Sherlock interaction played out, and the rather risque modern take - but then, that might be my Cumberbatch fetish talking. ;)
ReplyDeleteI was thoroughly creeped out by the Baskerville episode, despite having only read the novella quite recently - I think this was, again, due to the ingenious modern twists which meant I still wasn't quite sure how everything was going to play out. Sherlock's terrifying double-time fireside monologue made me want to stand up and applaud!
And then there was The Fall. Oh my. I couldn't have looked away from my screen if I tried, and despite much discussion with other Sherlock-fiends via Twitter I'm still sure I'm going to be taken by surprise when I find out how that ending REALLY played out. I was absolutely electrified by it, and despite knowing roughly what should happen I STILL SOBBED. Brilliant telly. :D
I definitely had the same experience with the Baskerville episode. I was also home alone, my husband having just left for military training, so I think I was much more easily freaked out!! It really is a great show -- I can't wait for season 3.
DeleteI can't wait for the third season as well. BBC Sherlock is so powerful, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt really is well done. :)
DeleteI loved season 2! I just barely watched the Reichenbach Fall the other day and the scene of Watson at the grave had me in tears! They are such amazing actors and every time I watch these I keep thinking that I need to read the books. I haven't read any of them. The Hound of Baskerville gave me chills, too.
ReplyDeleteI think that is partly why the show is so good -- the actors are absolutely awesome!
DeleteI love this show! I think they do a really great job at adapting Sherlock Holmes. I think my favorite from this season is A Scandal in Belgravia, despite its being somewhat more risque than the other episodes.
ReplyDeleteI definitely liked the romantic tension in A Scandal in Belgravia.
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