Robert Downey Jr proved earlier this year that Sherlock Holmes could be reinterpreted excellently as a modern hero (while it was a period thriller set in the 1700s), and with a sequel to that particular motion picture on the way in Summer 2011, it seems Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss wanted to bridge the gap with a unique TV series set in the 21st century- and thank goodness, too, as it's superb. A Study In Pink quickly sets up the relationship of John Watson (Martin Freeman), a scarred but intelligent ex-soldier of the Afghan war, and Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch), a man capable of deducting things from scenes in seconds, while giving tantilaising hints about Sherlock's brother and future arch-foe Moriarty. The taxi driver surprise at the end is unexpected for the most part, and not dissimilar to some of the revelations in Arthur Conan Doyle's original adventure. The chemistry between Freeman and Cumberbatch is superb and very diverse, while the cameo from writer Gatiss is hilarious and a fun distraction from an admittedly dark BBC drama. Given its heritage from the head writer of sci-fi Doctor Who, it isn't surprising Sherlock features bearing similarities to that just-finished series, but these are more welcome than anything, and left lots of promise for the other two episodes.
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