Sherlock & Daughter

I'll admit my expectations for a CW production are somewhat reduced compared to HBO, but Sherlock & Daughter is definitely a decent show worth watching.

There are a lot of little things done properly that show care and attention to detail. The little animation showing when characters move about London is simple and effective.

The sets and scenes in London and environs are top notch, particularly when I compare them to Miss Scarlett. The set designers performed excellent work here.

Where there is a bit of a letdown is the reliance on coincidence to further the plot. Amelia is definitely too much of a Mary Sue but I've seen far worse. The acting, other than Thewlis, is average at best. The actors read their lines rather than saying them, but, again, for a CW production this is not unexpected.

All in all, I'm enjoying this and I'd recommend it. Must see television, perhaps not, but if you're a Sherlock Holmes fan, this is worth giving a shot.

David Thewliss is a fantastic Sherlock, Surly, moody, cerebral and is generally true to the character we all know and love but without some of his (as yet) more destructive traits and quirks. Blue Hunt promises to be a match for his intelect, albeit more positive personality, the role is hers to mould and this first outing suggests she is doing just that.

The first episode promises good things, it grabs your attention, the costumes and settings are more than appropriate for the time period and the initial plot promises a longer running story with the opportunity to have episodal stories.

While some opinions are very negative, i fail to see why. Simply put there is nothing not likeable about this drama.

From the very beginning, I was not sold on this concept of Holmes working in tandem with a newly discovered daughter. It was not written well and the execution was clumsy. I was confused over how old she was supposed to be. In the story it seemed like she was supposed be in her late teens or early 20's, but the actress playing her is in her 30's. I think because the actress is very petite, they thought that she could pass for someone much younger but they kept showing closeups of her face and she clearly looked like an older woman. I feel that this hurt the story quite a bit because I think the story works if she's young and vulnerable, sort of over her head, though very bright and observant. Millie Bobby Brown did this perfectly in the Enola Holmes films, but Blu Hunt doesn't have the charm and appeal That's needed to pull this off. David Thewlis is quite good as Holmes but not as contemplative as I wished. The production is fine and the rest of the cast was very good.

It just work overall, and I lost interest.

I think most books, movies and some TV shows could be improved with maps. This one uses maps to illustrate old London and even a carriage chase. Well done.

I'm very forgiving with Sherlock stories. I was able to enjoy Sherlock and Elementary at the same time, but I can't stomach the Will Ferrell abomination. I suggest "Smarter Brother" and "Without a Clue" for a humorous Holmes. And I still miss Houdini and Doyle, but I digress.

This Holmes is older but still rude, egocentric and logical. I like that he does not accept the young American as his daughter ('You are not the first to make this claim") but finds her useful to investigate his case. Also we work with the same clues as Holmes. The main problem is extending the mystery across 8 episodes. The middle does bog down a bit. It would be better to have 2 four episode arcs. This is still an entertaining effort that I can recommend to a Holmes fan.

Sherlock Holmes has been done again and again.

Hrs a fictional character penned by Arthur Conan Doyle.

We've had Basil, Jeremy, Benidict, Robert Downey, Johnny Lee etc etc.

Spin offs and so on etc.

Watson is the newest and this followed.

I'm liking this, well cannot get any worse than Watson ( insert laughing emoji here ).

Give it time but I think this will be better than all the rest apart from Elementary. Nothing can beat that exceptional quality of TV series.

Give it a chance but its not elementary or anything close

I mean Conan Doyle gave us a specialist in deduction and yes we need more.