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[LiK]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cbs-sherlock-holmes-kevin-falls-282718

The first, Elementary, is a modern take on the cases of Sherlock Holmes, with Sherlock now living in New York City.

Robert Doherty will write and executive produce the CBS TV Studios project, with CBS vet Sarah Timberman (A Gifted Man, Unforgettable) and Carl Beverly on board as executive producers.

NY...eh.

 

[Patryn]

So, basically a blatant rip-off of "Sherlock," then?

 

[Omegasquash]

So, basically a blatant rip-off of "Sherlock," then?

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[JdFoX187]

Just watch the BBC version. Awesome stuff.

 

[kingocfs]

 

[AlexMogil]

He also needs a wacky talking dog and a friend only he can see!

And it has to be set in the swinging sixties, only he's from the 1800's.

And there also has to be a hey where are you going?

 

[FlyinJ]

An American version of the BBC Sherlock that puts him in NYC and titled after a term he never actually used...

Brilliant.

 

[KAOz]

An American version of the BBC Sherlock that puts him in NYC and titled after a term he never actually used...

Brilliant.

He DID use "Elementary!"

It was "Elementary, my dear Watson" that was never ever used in the books.

 

[Discotheque]

I was so impressed by the last episode of Sherlock on Sunday, I seriously don't see anybody topping this series for quite a while, let alone shitty ass CBS network tv.

And Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the greatest names of all time. It sounds like something out of a name generator. And the dude's voice and mannerisms live up to the name as well.

 

[SpectreFire]

Breaking News: America's Big Four broadcasters still suck.

 

[Chris R]

At least they didn't make Holmes a kid in elementary school solving murders and other mysteries, all while still trying to do his homework, make friends, and just be a kid!

 

[xxracerxx]

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

After "Sherlock", there's no way this'll seem like anything but trash.

 

[iNvid02]

but the beeb's version is so good

 

[Gully State]

At least they didn't make Holmes a kid in elementary school solving murders and other mysteries, all while still trying to do his homework, make friends, and just be a kid!

Encyclopedia Brown would like to have a word with you...

Just watch BBC's Sherlock. Anyone know when series 2 is going to air in the states?

 

[andycapps]

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[SoilBreak]

 

[Chris R]

Encyclopedia Brown would like to have a word with you...

Just watch BBC's Sherlock. Anyone know when series 2 is going to air in the states?

I thought that was a kid solving OTHER kids problems, I was talking something more like Doogie Howser, Det. Sgt.

 

[fallengorn]

After "Sherlock", there's no way this'll seem like anything but trash.

Problem is not a lot of people have seen Sherlock here, opening the way for whatever this turns out to be.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Sherlock will be played by some good looking but non charismatic actor like Eddie Cibrian, Watson will be played by a comedian.

Their will be interrogations where lawyers aren't called.

It will be terrible.

 

[Iadien]

Well, this probably won't be anywhere near as good as BBC Sherlock, but I'll at least watch the pilot.

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Police chief
The body was found on the beach early this morning, cause of death drowning. We have an ID, the victim was a famous singer 20 years ago.


Holmes
Looks like he's *Puts pipe in mouth* all washed up.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Bet it won't have mad crisps.

 

[ivysaur12]

Updated the other thread. With that writing team, I'm less than enthused. Oh, CBS!

 

[Discotheque]

Sherlock's so crispy.

Oh and I'm willing to bet Sherlock gets into a lot of romantic endeavors in this CBS series.

 

[The Elite]

House MD is already a weird take on Holmes.

 

[Dresden]

gonna be $$$, a crime show on CBS with an attractive middle aged white male lead and all.

 

[Quick]

 

[Imm0rt4l]

I'll give it a shot, but I'm not expecting the world. BBCs Sherlock is really good.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

David Spade as Watson. Calling it

Perhaps Robert Patrick as Sherlock

 

[KAOz]

David Spade as Watson. Calling it

 

[ivysaur12]

gonna be $$$, a crime show on CBS with an attractive middle aged white male lead and all.

Is there a sassy black woman in the supporting cast that appears every other episode for a line or two?

 

[Keen]

Well, it was inevitable really. Just look at the killing, homeland, the office etc.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Is there a sassy black woman in the supporting cast that appears every other episode for a line or two?

Mrs Hudson! (played by Jennifer Hudson)

 

[SimleuqiR]

^^^^ This X 100000000

I love my city, but not EVERYTHING needs to be set in NYC!!!

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Is there a sassy black woman in the supporting cast that appears every other episode for a line or two?

Hopefully Eidos Montreal do the casting if they want that character

 

[Danielsan]

How about no. I'll stick to the BBC's Sherlock.

 

[LakeEarth]

I love my city, but not EVERYTHING needs to be set in NYC!!!

Well this is probably a cost cutting measure. No need to shoot on location when you can shoot right outside your studio. Which was probably the pitch for 30 Rock.

I JUST started watching Sherlock, and it is amazing. Too bad Canadian Netflix only have the first three 1.5 hour episodes.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

So, basically a blatant rip-off of "Sherlock," then?

Bringing a well-known, public domain character into a modern setting isn't exactly a unique work of creative genius.

But I'm sure this one will be much worse than the BBC version.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

At least they didn't make Holmes a kid in elementary school solving murders and other mysteries, all while still trying to do his homework, make friends, and just be a kid!

I thought that's what it was going to be.

 

[Patryn]

Bringing a well-established public domain character into a modern setting isn't exactly a unique work of creative genius.

But I'm sure this one will be much worse than the BBC version.

But given that it's happening so close to a critically beloved and successful version of that EXACT SAME THING, I think one can connect the dots.

 

[Jex]

House MD is already a weird take on Holmes.

That's very true, but at least they were a little bit creative, I suppose.

 

[Snaku]

Goddamn, let's just everybody make a Sherlock Holmes adaptation!

 

[Guerrillas in the Mist]

Next, a Downton Abbey-inspired series set in the Hamptons.

But seriously, is there some rule that major television networks in the US are not allowed to show anything produced outside of the country?

 

[RedShift]

Bringing a well-known, public domain character into a modern setting isn't exactly a unique work of creative genius.

But I'm sure this one will be much worse than the BBC version.

Yeah, but do you think this would have happened if it hadn't been for Aunty Beeb's version?

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Man, people can't leave the classics alone, at least we'll always have the original cartoon to watch.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkn8n18yS7A

 

[SimleuqiR]

Well this is probably a cost cutting measure. No need to shoot on location when you can shoot right outside your studio. Which was probably the pitch for 30 Rock.

I JUST started watching Sherlock, and it is amazing. Too bad Canadian Netflix only have the first three 1.5 hour episodes.

Some things should just not be "Americanized".

The American Life on Mars is a good example.

 

[Rubbish King]

But I'm sure this one will be much worse than the BBC version.

what do you mean Much worse? BBCs take on Sherlock was great

 

[echoshifting]

I hear people like Sherlock Holmes right now

We should make a show about it

 

[Hot Coldman]

Next, a Downton Abbey-inspired series set in the Hamptons.

But seriously, is there some rule that major television networks in the US are not allowed to show anything produced outside of the country?

Probably more that no-one will watch it. PBS are showing Series 2 of Sherlock in May, I believe.