Sherlock (BBC/PBS) Series Thread
10-26-10, 08:44 PM
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10-26-10, 09:07 PM
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This was truly quite excellent, I'm glad I tuned in. Despite the contemporary setting, it was much more true to the original stories and characters than last year's big-budget film version.
10-27-10, 09:36 AM
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Uncut DVD and Blu-ray versions out Nov.9th. I'll rent those, PBS edits everything these days. I don't see why, since they have plenty of time in the slot. Those Poirot and Marple shows are always cut by 10 mins or so.
10-27-10, 11:30 AM
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A quick Google search reveals no evidence that this was edited in any way for the PBS broadcast. It did run for 90 minutes.
10-27-10, 12:09 PM
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I never said that it was edited, simply that since many other recent shows on PBS have been cut for time, I was going to wait for DVDs which I know for a fact will be uncut.
10-27-10, 12:28 PM
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That makes perfect sense!
10-27-10, 04:16 PM
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To follow-up on the recent posts, does anyone know what the actual runtime of each episode is supposed to be? I've read review references to 3 90-minute episodes, and the MASTERPIECE MYSTERY airing was in a 90-minute block, however when you take out the promos, intro, and such, I believe the actual PBS episode runtime was somewhere in the area of 82-minutes. I'm not familiar with how the show airs on BBC in the U.K., so I don't know if that reference to 3 90-minute episodes would include commercials, promos, intros and such in the U.K. (seems reasonable that it might, but I'm curious if anyone knows for certain). I suppose writing 3 82-or whatever-minute episodes would be awkward.
I am not suggesting that the PBS airing was edited. Simply, the few recent posts in this discussion got me curious about the runtime of the show.
I am not suggesting that the PBS airing was edited. Simply, the few recent posts in this discussion got me curious about the runtime of the show.
10-27-10, 04:41 PM
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Ok, you got me. They edit almost everything. If they didn't cut "Sherlock", that's great. I'm still waiting for the discs. Feel better?
10-27-10, 08:27 PM
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10-27-10, 08:28 PM
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Re: Sherlock (BBC) begins tonight on PBS...
I don't know if this is accurate but it appears Steve is correct.
http://community.livejournal.com/she...bc/911381.html
One interesting thing I noticed was that they cut some little bits out of the episode. I put the ones that stuck in my memory behind the cut:
http://community.livejournal.com/she...bc/911381.html
One interesting thing I noticed was that they cut some little bits out of the episode. I put the ones that stuck in my memory behind the cut:
Spoiler:
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10-27-10, 08:34 PM
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10-28-10, 09:17 AM
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Loved this episode, and I cant wait for the next 2. It was fast, the dialogue was great, and really liked how they showed on screen what was being text messaged. Wonderful casting! Is this the first season, or am I catching it in the middle somewhere? I certainly hope theres more than 3 episodes!
10-28-10, 04:16 PM
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The mysteries of the 2nd and 3rd episode were a bit meh; seemed too gaudy.
The first episode was nice, although what Sherlock was going to do at the end was a bit too wild.
I like the characters, but I think the mysteries can be made more classier.
The first episode was nice, although what Sherlock was going to do at the end was a bit too wild.
I like the characters, but I think the mysteries can be made more classier.
10-29-10, 12:05 AM
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I finally found time to watch the first episode tonight. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Much more clever then Guy Ritchies film, more entertaining as well.
It seems as though Homes is gay in this adaptation. Can't say I'm a fan of the writers changing his sexual orientation...
It seems as though Homes is gay in this adaptation. Can't say I'm a fan of the writers changing his sexual orientation...
10-29-10, 12:18 AM
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Really liked the episodes after watching all three, and hope they get to making more as soon as possible. Reinventing the tale for modern times really was the logical way to go.
Especially loved what they did with
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10-29-10, 02:07 AM
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10-29-10, 07:32 PM
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I contacted PBS voicing my displeasure about the editing of Sherlock.
This is their response:
This is their response:
Our programs are routinely edited to fit our PBS time slot, which is different from the UK’s. Depending on whether our UK partner is producing for a commercial broadcaster or the BBC (i.e., commercial breaks vs. no commercial breaks), the episodes may vary from between 3-5 minutes to 10 or more.
While we obviously have no control over the amount of time we are given by PBS to air particular films, know that when faced with the need to edit, we take it very seriously and with great care. Almost always, it is the UK producers who determine which scenes should be trimmed from the U.S. broadcast. Our goal is to deliver to you the film that is closest to the original intent of the producers.
While we obviously have no control over the amount of time we are given by PBS to air particular films, know that when faced with the need to edit, we take it very seriously and with great care. Almost always, it is the UK producers who determine which scenes should be trimmed from the U.S. broadcast. Our goal is to deliver to you the film that is closest to the original intent of the producers.
10-31-10, 10:39 PM
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The second episode aired tonight on PBS. I'm guessing most people were watching The Walking Dead or out doing Halloweeny things, but I enjoyed it.
11-01-10, 01:14 AM
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Really enjoyed the second episode. This show moves along at a nice pace. I like the interaction between Holmes and Watson.
The show has been pretty cagey about his orientation. Sometimes it seems like he's just trying to make Watson uncomfortable and confused.
The show has been pretty cagey about his orientation. Sometimes it seems like he's just trying to make Watson uncomfortable and confused.
11-01-10, 11:37 PM
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I watched the 2nd episode too last night. I enjoyed it a lot since I missed the first one and this was my introduction to the series. It seems they are having Watson play more of a comic sidekick role.