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[berzeli]

First look at the special courtesy of PBS!
First look at the special courtesy of the official youtube channel which has a better quality video

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Wasn't enough!!

Very meta too!

 

[Tugatrix]

First look at the special courtesy of PBS!

 

[berzeli]

"I'm your landlady, not a plot device!"

This may be one of the best lines ever written.

 

[War Peaceman]

Hopefully they do something novel with it being set in olden times. I'd have thought Moffat would be done with victorian London after every other dr fucking who episode was set there.

 

[-griffy-]

Okay, so I'm thinking the conceit is that Watson is writing one of his blog entries about a case as if it was Victorian era and that is what we are seeing?

 

[Altazor]

"I'm your landlady, not a plot device!"

This may be one of the best lines ever written.

oh, indeed.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Okay, so I'm thinking the conceit is that Watson is writing one of his blog entries about a case as if it was Victorian era and that is what we are seeing?

100% agreed. As I said, some very meta stuff in that trailer.

Did the pipe not work for anyone else besides me?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Oh, that trailer was great. It has been far too long since we had some new Sherlock.

 

[AndyB1974]

Here's the Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Gatiss greeting message.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzbRQFZGp8M

 

[zychi]

Here's the Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Gatiss greeting message.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzbRQFZGp8M

 

[Newlove]

They seem to be self-aware that they're in costume and playing a role - I wonder if that's a part of the overarching plot. A strange one indeed if that were the case, but Moffat always surprises.

 

[Platy]

What is materpiece ?

When is soonish ?

Wasn't that a christmas special ?

I don't understaaaaaand

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Oh my god I was wondering if he was going to be in the special. This seems to confirm he is?

 

[Currygan]

First look at the special courtesy of PBS!
First look at the special courtesy of the official youtube channel which has a better quality video

 

[raindoc]

Sherlock Special will be shown in theatres

 

[Platy]

Sherlock Special will be shown in theatres

BUT WHEN ? =O

 

[raindoc]

BUT WHEN ? =O

SOON

Spoiler

-ish

 

[Currygan]

BUT WHEN ? =O

SOON

Spoiler

-ish

 

[dLMN8R]

Didn't they already say or at least strongly hint that this special wouldn't air until the holidays?

 

[Platy]

Didn't they already say or at least strongly hint that this special wouldn't air until the holidays?

Yes, this is why the soon thing made me go wtf

 

[Auron_Kale]

Didn't they already say or at least strongly hint that this special wouldn't air until the holidays?

They've always hinted at the special being a Christmas special, so yes it'll most likely air close to the holidays. After all, we got Many Happy Returns on Christmas Day so one would hope they air the special around Christmas too.

 

[tomtom94]

So, someone has pointed out that all episodes of Sherlock so far have been a '12' rating.

And that the special is being listed on the BBC store as a '15+' rating.

Not sure how UK ratings work, but should I be scared?

Probably means very little. The BBFC ratings are a little bit weird (The Dark Knight is a 12, for instance). And it could just be filler, I remember there being so much speculation about the Daredevil rating according to Netflix before it aired and then it finally changed to its actual rating about two weeks beforehand.

 

[Auron_Kale]

Ah okay, so it will likely change before the airing.

It just made me wonder what they hell could bump the rating up, considering we've had violence, nudity (sorta), and cussing all along lol

More violent violence!

I'm thinking it might be related to Anderson's role in the special from those Setlock pics, since he had a leather apron on. Might possibly be hacking up corpses or something.

I mean, even with Molly, you'll see a brain in the bowl but you won't see the cadaver with the empty skull.

 

[Vagabundo]

So, someone has pointed out that all episodes of Sherlock so far have been a '12' rating.

And that the special is being listed on the BBC store as a '15+' rating.

Not sure how UK ratings work, but should I be scared?

It probably means Watson gives Serlock a bj...

 

[Currygan]

It probably means Watson gives Serlock a bj...

mate pls

 

[Vagabundo]

mate pls

Too much?? :/

 

[Platy]

mate pls

yeah ... he should know that Sherlock/Moriarty is the canon OTP of the show

 

[Vagabundo]

I hope they show this in an Irish cinema. Defo go an d see it with the wifey...

 

[Auron_Kale]

I'll probably drag myself to go see the special in theaters if it's available.

Probably will be a good time if they do.

 

[Qvoth]

hyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyype

 

[Currygan]

if the special is at least two hours I'm gonna place my own arse on a seat asap

don't care how much it's gonna cost

 

[Auron_Kale]

Though Sherlolly is gaining ground.

*shudders* Nope nope nope...

 

[Auron_Kale]

Nope is right.

Molstrade is where it's at.

You're damn right it is.

To me, the whole Sherlloly ship is so Mary Sue-ish, and not in a good way.

But if people like it, more power to you.

 

[Gambit]

you are all wrong. Sherlock is destined for Irene!

But I really like Molly as a supporting character.

 

[Exterminieren]

you are all wrong. Sherlock is destined for Irene!

This is, like, objectively true. Ship all you want, those two were made for each other.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

You shippers need to go back to tumblr. THIS IS A SAFE SPACE.

 

[Currygan]

You shippers need to go back to tumblr. THIS IS A SAFE SPACE.

seriously, lol. these bromance/brosexual theories...they're FRIENDS dammit lol

 

[PhoncipleBone]

seriously, lol. these bromance/brosexual theories...they're FRIENDS dammit lol

Friends with benefits

 

[Auron_Kale]

All I really want is character development for the supporting cast, that's all.

* Rupert has supplied bits and pieces for his headcanon of Lestrade's story at both SHERLOCKED and SDCC, but I doubt we'll ever see it written.

* Sally has been a background character, like Anderson, yet she hasn't been fleshed out like Anderson. It sucks because so many "fans" hate her yet of all the cast, she is actually the one character who represents the skeptical non-Sherlock fan. She's been in every season yet there's absolutely nothing about her as a character.

* Molly has gotten a bit more development but sad that the most interesting tidbits are from her blog. Hell, she has a cat named Toby and likes Glee, but all we really know so far is was once engaged, dated Jim from IT and crushes on Sherlock.

* They've also had Dimmock, Gregson and referenced other Yarders but I'd like to see a few more or something...

I get that Sherlock is based mostly on. Sherlock and John, but really, I want established supporting characters to actually be characters, not just chewing scenery.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

seriously, lol. these bromance/brosexual theories...they're FRIENDS dammit lol

It's one step from people who claim Frodo and Sam are gay. TWO MEN CAN BE REALLY GOOD FRIENDS.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Tumblr is dark and full of terrors.

 

[thestopsign]

Seeing this thread bumped reminded me I still hadn't watched the last episode of Series 3, so I went on Netflix to watch it tonight. The episode reinforced my feelings of the first two of the Series 3, the show has gone wildly off the track and got stuck in its own ego. Really disappointed about it too, I enjoyed the first two series greatly.

Was this series generally liked by everyone?

 

[raindoc]

Seeing this thread bumped reminded me I still hadn't watched the last episode of Series 3, so I went on Netflix to watch it tonight. The episode reinforced my feelings of the first two of the Series 3, the show has gone wildly off the track and got stuck in its own ego. Really disappointed about it too, I enjoyed the first two series greatly.

Was this series generally liked by everyone?

Overall I liked it, but I have same issues with it like you (I think) - I prefer Sherlock solving crimes and hope they leave the "soapy" tone of S3 behind. S1 & S2 >>>>>>>>> S3, but S3 is still better than almost anything else on TV.

 

[tomtom94]

Seeing this thread bumped reminded me I still hadn't watched the last episode of Series 3, so I went on Netflix to watch it tonight. The episode reinforced my feelings of the first two of the Series 3, the show has gone wildly off the track and got stuck in its own ego. Really disappointed about it too, I enjoyed the first two series greatly.

Was this series generally liked by everyone?

Funny, I thought the finale was the only episode that didn't get stuck up its own ass.

 

[Gloam]

I hope they show this in an Irish cinema. Defo go an d see it with the wifey...

I'm sure the Lighthouse will show it. They're up on this sort of thing.

 

[Gambit]

Funny, I thought the finale was the only episode that didn't get stuck up its own ass.

agreed. I also felt it was a return to the form(at) I love so much.

 

[Currygan]

Seeing this thread bumped reminded me I still hadn't watched the last episode of Series 3, so I went on Netflix to watch it tonight. The episode reinforced my feelings of the first two of the Series 3, the show has gone wildly off the track and got stuck in its own ego. Really disappointed about it too, I enjoyed the first two series greatly.

Was this series generally liked by everyone?

it fell hard, for me, including the last episode. Self-referential and I'd say, even arrogant. Hoping S4 will tone down the frankly irritating, excessive humour and reciprocal dick-sucking

 

[zoukka]

I kinda avoided this show because all the fangirls (and how they hyped it) I know but I'm so glad I finally watched it. One of the best shows I've seen in a decade with True Detective.

 

[Platy]

Pft. Johnlock all the way.

Though Sherlolly is gaining ground.

I said CANON.
The only one we have actual footage =P