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A private investigator solves mysteries.

There's one great episode, but otherwise it's all pretty weak. Maybe they've used up the good stories by this point? They don't seem to be adapted well, either, though. And they don't give Brett much to work with.

Concept: A
Story: D
Characters: C
Dialog: C
Pacing: C
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: B
Acting: B
Music: A

Enjoyment: C plus

GPA: 2.5/4
 
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comfypants | Mar 7, 2016 |
A private investigator solves mysteries.

The adaptations aren't always great, and there are a few bad episodes. Characters have a tendency to tell their stories in a manner that seems like they're reading passages of the book. But most of the stories are engaging, or if they're not the characters make up for it. Burke's Watson is likable and relatable, and Brett's Holmes is a lot of fun - sort of Hannibal Lecter (minus the killing/eating people) crossed with Doctor Who. I'm no longer looking forward to the upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie, as I'm convinced you couldn't do better with the character than Brett did.… (more)
½
 
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comfypants | Feb 18, 2016 |
A private investigator solves mysteries.

The adaptations aren't always great, and there are a few bad episodes. Characters have a tendency to tell their stories in a manner that seems like they're reading passages of the book. But most of the stories are engaging, or if they're not the characters make up for it. Burke's Watson is likable and relatable, and Brett's Holmes is a lot of fun - sort of Hannibal Lecter (minus the killing/eating people) crossed with Doctor Who. I'm no longer looking forward to the upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie, as I'm convinced you couldn't do better with the character than Brett did.… (more)
½
 
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comfypants | Feb 18, 2016 |
A private investigator solves mysteries.

Again, I have to point out that this is not My Sort of Thing. But I absolutely love this show.

Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: A

Enjoyment: A

GPA: 3.5/4
½
 
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comfypants | Feb 16, 2016 |

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