I do rather like that they successfully brought forward for a modern interpretation of Holmes' propensity to occasionally let a murderer go, if he thought it was justified.

My memory is so lousy these days -- have we seen him do it before? And last night, really, there wasn't much he could do once the nanny confessed.

Andi, I think your underlying point stands, but you should be aware that there's a dynamic between the Elementary and Sherlock fandoms that Elementary fans use terms like "less human" to describe Sherlock's Sherlock, which is really hurtful/alienating/off-putting to fans who identify with that portrayal (particularly fans who are on the autism spectrum, so there are able-ism/anti-neurodiversity undertones to the conversation). I'm not accusing you of that: just warning you that you're treading close to some sore subjects (which, IMO, have soured some people on a show that they'd really like if not for parts of the fandom)

What I want to know is whether he'll be writing to Abigail while she's in prison.

How hard do we think it would be to put a good-sized corpse into a latex suit?

I am so thankful this wasn't posted in Natter.

Or Craigslist.

But it would be hella fun on Yahoo!Answers.

Andi, I think your underlying point stands, but you should be aware that there's a dynamic between the Elementary and Sherlock fandoms that Elementary fans use terms like "less human" to describe Sherlock's Sherlock, which is really hurtful/alienating/off-putting to fans who identify with that portrayal (particularly fans who are on the autism spectrum, so there are able-ism/anti-neurodiversity undertones to the conversation). I'm not accusing you of that: just warning you that you're treading close to some sore subjects (which, IMO, have soured some people on a show that they'd really like if not for parts of the fandom)

Debet, thank you for the heads-up. I was unaware of that element of friction between the two fandoms. Goodness knows that there are aspects of other fandoms which would have run me away from their respective shows if I found it difficult to disengage from the fandom. Having spent 13 of 14 years of my career providing support for persons with autism in their daily lives, I am much better aware than most people of the complexity of their minds (no matter how much or how little they express in ways that neurotypical people can understand). It would grieve me to inadvertently hurt someone by being unaware of the nuances of the conversation.

It's been a long time since I sat in front of Jeremy Brett with Conan Doyle open in my lap like an English major with Shakespeare in the theater. There were epic debates between me and my history/poli-sci roommate in college re: Brett vs. Rathbone. The fact that I am watching and enjoying three of the more recent interpretations of Sherlock Holmes is of great wonderment to me. The element of alternate universes (in the case of RDJ's Holmes, very altered) is fascinating - looking at how the interpretations change different aspects of characterization especially. I hesitated to try watching Elementary because I found Sherlock so compelling. But I am glad that I did, and like them both. Sherlock may well be the more perilously brilliant, a brighter star burning faster. But Elementary has its own vision and it coheres beautifully.

On the most minor of notes, I like that you see Sherlock working out on Elementary. People on TV always have great bodies, but are rarely actually exercising.

No worries. I assumed that was the case.

I was talking to someone...MiracleMan, possibly. Or maybe my brother...about how the new series take different aspects of the canonical character to bring to the forefront, usually at the cost of another aspect of the character, so you get these highly divergent portrayals that are all legitimately rooted in the Doyle.

Doyle disliked Holmes. I wonder what he would think of today's veneration? Or, knowing him, he'd be utterly delighted at the financial success.

Right. There's definitely a degree to which it's not so much nuanced portrayal as shoddy characterization continuity based on utter disdain for the character.

It amuses the shit out of me.

I wonder what he would think of today's veneration?

Wasn't unrepentant veneration what forced him to resurrect him in the first place? I expect he'd just be tired...