Sherlock

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4.5
As it works through the giddy first episode eagerness, the show displays a more enduring patience to build its world on a satisfying multi episode arc .. Av Club
4.5
What makes The Blind Banker such a delight is not so much its serviceable mystery but rather the exchanges between Cumberbatch and Freeman, who take t .. Av Club
1.5
Sherlocks first episode, A Study In Pink, came to its climax with the villain making a single deliberate chess move. The Great Game, however, plays ou .. Av Club
1.5
In essence, the show plays with itself for a couple minutes before it resumes the business of telling a story. Av Club
1.5
This is an uncharacteristically poor outing for the program, which is especially disappointing given how brief the seasons are and how little Sherlock .. Av Club
4.5
Its a testament to Sherlocks writers that they are able to provoke such breathless speculation over a story thats been re imagined so many times to ta .. Av Club
4.5
Cumberbatch proves to be a superb choice as Sherlock... His portrayal is both interesting, and very much his own, and he anchors the show extremely we .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Despite lacking just a bit of the wit and sparkle that was sprinkled throughout A Study In Pink, The Blind Banker nonetheless delivered another 90 min .. Den Of Geek
4.5
In short, The Great Game is a very strong end to a series thats been an absolute treat, even better for arriving in the middle of the summer, where qu .. Den Of Geek
4.5
Of everything there is to enjoy about A Scandal in Belgravia, the cast, the writing, Arnold and Prices music, the deerstalker gag and the bed sheet, P .. Den Of Geek
4.5
Just as youd expect from horror aficionado Mark Gatiss, the episode was well schooled in the genre, with plenty of freaking out and jumping at shadows .. Den Of Geek
4.5
The Reichenbach Fall gives us another elegant update to past versions of the story, upping the action and emotional wallop of previous episodes to dra .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Overall, it was ninety minutes with two villains, thirty six twists, roughly eleven endings and a creeping sense of finality. Den Of Geek
4.5
was fun to watch. Fun and ultra tense with a terrific, whooshing sense of momentum. Den Of Geek
4.5
Changing a shows format and tone is somewhat jarring. And yet Sherlock is pulling off this caper, so far. Because when you entertain at this high of a .. EW
4.5
Even by Sherlockian standards, this is an incredibly funny installment, and it seems harsh to begrudge the more invested fans their moments when there .. We Got This Covered
4.5
90 minute episodes, I dont need a full half hour of exposition and a lengthy drunken scene. We Got This Covered
1.5
As the introduction of villains go Magnussens is more chilling than most, outing himself as both a power hungry control freak and a sexual predator, m .. We Got This Covered
4.0
Such artificial conflict isnt Sherlocks usual style and we certainly hope that theres a bigger, cleverer plan at work here. We Got This Covered
4.5
But theres also a sanity about it, a pantomime squeaky cleanness. The Guardian
4.5
The plot is more satisfying clearer and more self contained. The Holmes Watson relationship has bedded down into one that I think Conan Doyle would re .. The Guardian
4.5
It may sound like a big dogs dinner (the Hound of the Baskervilless, perhaps), but no, its all been beautifully borrowed and remixed, a mash up that t .. The Guardian
4.5
Im sure there are dozens of references I missed, but that too doesnt matter. What does matter is that it fizzes down like a glass of New Year bubbly, .. The Guardian
1.5
The whole middle section, where Watson stormed off in a huff... felt slow and flat precisely because there was none of the chemistry between the two l .. The Guardian
4.5
At times its faithful to Sir ACDs The Final Problem, then it will wander, taking in mobile phone technology and computer hacking and what have you. Bu .. The Guardian
4.5
Photograph: BBC/Hartswood Films/PA The bulk of the rewrite, though, stayed scrupulously close to the source. The Guardian
1.5
The Final Problem was an interesting thought experiment, but a disappointing episode of Sherlock. Collider
1.5
The Empty Hearse was the first episode of Sherlock that really failed at what it needed to do, marking an unfortunate downturn in quality Collider
4.5
All in all, a stacked premiere worthy of the time it took for us to get it. Sherlock never stays around long enough to wear out its welcome, even thou .. Collider
4.5
Sherlock has always had strong characters and quippy interactions with great payoff for viewers, and The Sign of Three was an episode particularly dev .. Collider
4.5
Sherlock has always been twisty, but His Last Vow was twisty in a way that had real consequence. Collider
1.5
The Six Thatchers, an episode that tried to be everything to all people, but ultimately felt like it a little bit of a mess. Collider
0.5
Marys death wasnt necessarily the problem (we all knew it was coming), but the way her death was used to create drama between John and Sherlock was no .. Collider
4.5
Perhaps the best part of The Lying Detective was its return to a novel, cohesive visual style that made early episode of Sherlock so impressive. Collider
1.5
The Lying Detective was, like The Six Thatchers, a mix of success and failure, though now that were one week in to the new season Im not as forgiving .. Collider
1.5
For a show that seems to want to be smart and make a statement, it feels lazy. Collider
0.5
The fourth season finale, The Final Problem, is trying to accomplish the both sides bit, building a glass wall only to walk through it while swearing .. Vulture
4.5
Theres an undeniable playfulness that pervades this premiere. But in the process, has the show become almost too self aware
4.5
But it does at least ultimately come back to one central case a case the audience doesnt get clued in on until the third act.
1.5
Lets be honest: Being a rich newspaper magnate in 2014 just doesnt have the same threatening feel to it as some kid on the other end of a keyboard hal ..
1.5
Which cant come soon enough on this marvellously entertaining evidence. IGN
1.5
The pretty pictures cant prevent the show from dragging, particularly in the final half hour when a story like this should be shifting into top gear r .. IGN
4.5
Delivering on the promise of the first two episodes, The Great Game was gripping from start to finish, tying up several loose ends while creating a fe .. IGN
4.5
Its an excellent episode scuppered by some muddled sexual politics and a somewhat duff conclusion. IGN
1.5
Sherlock kicked off with a humdinger of an episode, but unfortunately followed it with an installment that was passable on its own merits, but inferio .. IGN
4.5
The Reichenbach Fall was a grandstanding conclusion to the brilliant BBC series, packed to the rafters with smart dialogue, audacious plotting, stylis .. IGN
4.5
This was a lesson in how to adapt a Victorian writer with an understanding of what it is that makes their creation so compelling. Telegraph
4.5
The Hounds of Baskerville took the most famous of all Sherlock Holmes stories, gave the original title just the smallest of tweaks, then had its wicke .. Telegraph
4.5
Cumberbatch revealed just how good an actor he is. All series he has been magnificently mean, moody and far too clever for his own good. Now, facing a .. Telegraph
4.5
Add in some great moments from Mrs. Hudson , a chilling villain from Toby Jones, and we got a well rounded, if a bit convoluted, 90 minutes. The Young Folks
4.5
The Final Problem is 90 minutes of great television, perfectly balancing the emotional journey of our title character and the quirks of an exciting ne .. The Young Folks
4.5
But theres plenty of sharp touches especially in the way Sherlock casually sacrifices Watsons inferior mind to solve the case.
1.5
Like any good episode of television, The Empty Hearse added just as many questions as the ones it answered, leaving us wondering heaps heading into ep .. Cinema Blend
4.5
Benedict Cumberbatchs interpretation of the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle detective soars when theres incredibly intricate work at play. Cinema Blend
4.5
A nonstop, twisty turny, action packed, and clever as hell little jaunt, His Last Vow took us out the insular world of Watson and Holmes and into the .. Cinema Blend
1.5
The episode covers more or less every character and their relationships with one another, introducing visuals and running themes that have been replic .. Screen Rant
4.5
Its also the first time we see multiple cases in a single episode, and even if they do start to grow stale as we wait for Moriartys big reveal, Benedi .. Screen Rant
4.5
Cumberbatchs chemistry with Pulver sets the screen alight, and their connection develops over the course of the episode, actually turning into as clos .. Screen Rant
1.5
If adapting The Hounds of Baskerville to the modern day setting was the name of the game, then Gatiss succeeds across the board, but the plot itself d .. Screen Rant
4.5
While it never fails to make us cry, Sherlock actually getting the win after an entire episode of being pounded deeper into the dirt is one of the gre .. Screen Rant
4.5
The Empty Hearse does its job in setting up a strong third series, but it was always going to fall a little flat for those who had waited two years fo .. Screen Rant
4.5
The Sign of Three makes for the most ambitious Sherlock episode yet. Feeling almost like a sitcom with crime drama undertones, its not an episode for .. Screen Rant
4.5
His Last Vow gives us some of the single greatest moments in the show, and another Moriarty cliffhanger more than makes up for a slightly disjointed t .. Screen Rant
4.5
You cant fault this series for its authenticity and gritty indie film integrity. Tv Guide
4.5
Its all laser tipped dialogue, gymnastic plotting, super stylish direction and performances that crackle and hum. Radio Times
4.5
Mark Gatisss The Hounds of Baskerville has its shaggy dog moments but it certainly opens in style. Radio Times
1.5
full of mind games and conundrums and laugh out loud reaction shots and twists it wouldnt do even to hint at. Radio Times
0.5
The Empty Hearse couldnt be more of a treat if it came wrapped in tissue paper and ribbon and was delivered to each of us individually by the Red Arro .. Radio Times
4.5
Writers Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Steve Thompson have obviously taken their feet off the pedals and decided to freewheel down a steep hill in The .. Radio Times
4.5
Fans of The Killing and Borgen will find The Last Vow, the final helping of the three part Sherlock feast from 2014, even more piquant, as it comes wi .. Radio Times
4.5
Everyone rises to the demands of a gripping, brutal story that leaves Sherlock lost in the abyss. Gripping. Radio Times
4.5
Its another heart twisting episode that might bring you to tears, or it might make you long for the playful Sherlock and John of old. Or both. Radio Times
4.5
The greatest satisfaction of this thoroughly satisfying season opener was confirmation that Sherlock co creator Mark Gatiss knows us fans better than .. Independent
4.5
The Sign of Three melded comedy with drama wonderfully, seguing from murder to matrimony with any disconnect. Independent
1.5
Sherlock is known for being clever but this time it is trying far too hard and is coming across a tad foolish. Independent
4.5
Perhaps the combination of the shows huge success and a rabid fanbase has gone to Gatiss and Moffats heads. Independent
4.5
It had all the things I love about Sherlock; his brilliant mind, the visuals, the character development, and a good mystery. TV Fanatic
4.5
Well, this was a mind trip. Sherlock Season 4 Episode 2 made my head spin, and I loved it. The uncertainties, twists and turns made for a packed and i .. TV Fanatic
4.5
Well, wow. Sherlock Season 4 Episode 3 was intense. There were a lot of revelations, twists and callbacks, and it was one of the best character studie .. TV Fanatic
0.5
All this episode did was rob her of a fitting death. Died from a misdirected bullet from an elderly secretarys gun You deserved better Mary. We deserv .. Hindustan Times
4.5
After the let down that was the season premiere last week, Sherlock seems to have finally taken baby steps in the right direction with The Lying Detec .. Hindustan Times
0.5
It has all been a downhill ride ever since the third season began and has ended (hopefully) at this very sorry episode. Hindustan Times
1.5
Moriarty did promise to burn the heart out of Sherlock. But I dont imagine that even Moriarty had any idea what putting Irene Adler in Sherlocks path ..
1.5
So, another fun episode, if perhaps more interesting on the character side than the plot side.
4.5
There are a lot of ways in which this was 90 brilliant minutes of television drama, but the first way in which its brilliant is the opening moments.
4.5
As in the original 19th century stories, hes just back from a tour of duty in Afghanistan and feeling adrift. Uproxx
4.5
I thought the middle story was a bit thin, but the opening and closing installments of Sherlock were just fantastic. Uproxx
4.5
Cumberbatch and Pulver have an enormous amount of fun circling each other as each character is convinced they have the upper hand, only to frequently .. Uproxx
4.5
Benedict Cumberbatch did a terrific job showing the man beneath the legend throughout the closing half of this season finale. Uproxx
4.5
Sherlock fans have had two years to concoct theories of Holmes survival, and to build up the shows return into an even grander event than usual... The .. Uproxx
4.5
I found this season more disappointing than not, and yet the talent on hand, and the great bond between our two heroes, remains so strong that Ill sti .. Uproxx
1.5
That Moffat would go to all this effort to create such a textured interpretation of Mary Watson only to kill her off to make room for Sherlocks centra .. The Atlantic
4.5
The Lying Detective was really an example of Sherlock at its best, interweaving a case of the week storyline with subplots about Johns grief and Sherl .. The Atlantic
1.5
Rather than illuminate the complex fabric of the show, as good series finales do, The Final Problem poked holes in it, pulling any threads of narrativ .. The Atlantic
1.5
Though The Six Thatchers was a good episode overall, it had some pitfalls. Birth Movies Death
4.5
The Lying Detective was an all around exceptional episode that made up for The Six Thatchers in every way possible. Birth Movies Death
1.5
For all of its issues, The Final Problem gives fans a nice stopping point if this is truly to be the end. Birth Movies Death
4.5
Its difficult to balance a show that has equal parts death, crime and heartbreak, and endearing mad cap ism while also solving a mystery worthy of Mr. .. Pajiba
1.5
My issue with last nights episode is the same I had in last weeks: why are you showing me this, guys Pajiba
1.5
Frustratingly, the only real reason for Marys demise predictably seems to be to examine its impact on Sherlock and John. Vox
4.5
The real star of this episode is co creator and co showrunner Steven Moffats script, which carries Sherlock convincingly through a drugged out long co .. Vox
1.5
Theres ultimately not a lot of substance behind all of the sturm und drang that has led to this final episode, and theres even less logic. There is, h .. Vox
1.5
Sherlock, as a show, struggles with the long game, narratively speaking, but it says a lot for all involved that Marys death actually felt like it mea .. Film Ink
4.5
With a bold northern accent and spectacularly yellow teeth, Jones was the second best performance of the episode. The first Well, that belongs to Una .. Film Ink
4.5
Whilst this wasnt the ending some of us will have been expecting, the journey to get this far has at least consisted of more highs than lows, with a h .. Film Ink
4.5
Throughout the episode, theres plenty of the kind of moments weve come to love about this series, both with certain visual and stylistic cues, althoug .. Mirror
4.5
The Sign of Three took Sherlock in a very different direction to past episodes, resulting in one of the most complex and clever instalments of the BBC .. Mirror
4.5
With some amazing visual sequences, a number of clever twists, a truly detestable villain and a strong story, Sherlock continues to show why it is sim .. Mirror
4.5
The question of humanity or a lack thereof has always been central to Benedict Cumberbatchs take on Holmes, and what Sherlocks nimble, thrilling third .. Digital Spy
4.5
BBC As gentle and good natured as this episode was, theres a real sense of foreboding going into the finale. Digital Spy
4.5
Series three has marked a tonal shift for the series and His Last Vow tied the subtly warmer new dynamics back to their roots with pinpoint elegance. Digital Spy
4.5
While its not perfect, The Six Thatchers does effectively establish a new playing field for the great game, one where nothing is certain and no one is .. Digital Spy
4.5
For all the skin crawling moments delivered courtesy of Toby Jones as the hideous Culverton Smith, what arrived on BBC One billed as the darkest Sherl .. Digital Spy
1.5
Whether your taste leans more towards the personal or the procedural, it feels fitting that in his last bow (for now, at least) Sherlock must face his .. Digital Spy
0.5
The fourth season premiere, The Six Thatchers, is the first time managed to be boring. Daily Dot
1.5
Does Sherlock intentionally aim for a tone of pure amorality, or is this just an accidental side effect of the main characters personality Daily Dot
1.5
As ever, the world of Sherlock rearranged itself to the convenience of the writers demands, regardless of logic, characterization, or narrative sense. Daily Dot
1.5
The main characters dont even seem to enjoy each others company anymore, a fatal flaw in what basically reduces Sherlock to a buddy cop show. Daily Dot
4.5
Its not easy for someone like Sherlock to compliment others, or to admit that he doesnt know something, but he doesnt know how to save lives, and that .. Tv
4.5
The fact that didnt quite come out on top in His Last Vow is ultimately what has me coming down on the side of declaring this episode, while certainly .. Tv
4.5
The feature length episode (90 minutes total) expertly combines forwarding the episode plot and building the characters of Holmes, Watson, and those a .. TV Equals
1.5
A decent enough episode. A bit long, too much fat that could (and should) have been trimmed, and a tad dull, but watchable nonetheless. TV Equals
1.5
Though entertaining, this episode just didnt work for me. While the ending of series one will definitely pull me back for series two, I can only hope .. TV Equals
4.5
Im not entirely sure what we just watched, but I think it may be a masterpiece. Its rare that a mystery can have so many disparate elements actually w .. TV Equals
1.5
I think overall, with the exception of the thoroughly boring first fifteen minutes, I sort of liked it, despite something being off. TV Equals
4.5
The series 2 finale, The Reichenbach Fall, is very clever indeed. TV Equals
4.5
It wasnt the steadiest or most coherent hour that the show has ever done, but it was an episode that felt warm, clever, humorous and heartfelt. TV Equals
4.5
The Sign of Three is a pretty grand exercise in changing the fundamentals of what many would think a Sherlock story should be. TV Equals
4.5
What His Last Vow shows us more than anything is that Sherlock is being made primarily to entertain us, and not to impress or enlighten us as has been .. TV Equals
4.5
A Study in Pink manages to be refreshing and create a very different Holmes Watson dynamic. But most importantly, the villain and central mystery of t .. What Culture
1.5
The Blind Banker is the least impactful. There is nothing particularly special or memorable about it, especially now after 4 seasons of episodes where .. What Culture
4.5
One of the reasons The Great Game is so good is that every random mystery that Sherlock and John solve makes the audience feel ill at ease, as though .. What Culture
4.5
The episode works so well because Lara Pulvers performance makes the beloved character seem flawed and vulnerable, whilst genuinely feeling like someo .. What Culture
1.5
It was a smart move to get horror writer extraordinaire Mark Gatiss to tackle this particular episode, and it isnt without merit. However, it rambles .. What Culture
4.5
The Reichenbach Fall is epic yet devastating and intimate in its scope, and is the most iconic battle between Cumberbatchs Sherlock and a villain. What Culture
1.5
This episode crams too much into its running time, and yet feels slight at the same time, resulting in an awkward mixture of filler and setting up fut .. What Culture
4.5
Gatiss took an incredibly important episode to the series and did everything people could want: mentioned fanfiction, gave us a great new leading lady .. What Culture
4.5
The Sign of Three is the romantic comedy that Sherlock never knew it needed, as we see Sherlock begin to soften, and John having to become more open a .. What Culture
4.5
This episode had all the makings of a good episode. It was lighthearted at times, hysterical at times, and by the end left us all with a horrible feel .. What Culture
4.5
To say that this episode of Sherlock was hyped is a dramatic understatement... None of us were prepared for this episode. What Culture
4.5
His Last Vow is a perfect conclusion to an arc where Sherlock has gone from being a better man because of John, to a decent man ready to sacrifice him .. What Culture
1.5
For a series with such tight plotting, this episode is surprisingly sloppy. What Culture
1.5
After the mess of The Abominable Bride, this episode does a better job or portraying Sherlocks drug addled viewpoint, but this episode would not be as .. What Culture
4.5
is bold, daring, and incredibly emotional. Shock twist after shock twist is handled well, even if Sian Brookes Eurus is so over the top that it can be .. What Culture
4.5
It was at its best when the mystery fueled character revelations and drama, and until that dynamic returns, Sherlock will continue to be a frustrating .. Lainey Gossip
1.5
The Final Problem is full of ludicrous twists and unearned revelations, and despite that fan service y closing montage, Sherlock ends, for the foresee .. Lainey Gossip
4.5
The first episode of Sherlocks latest season, The Six Thatchers, mixes a charming opening (Sherlock, you cant go on spinning plates like this. New Republic
4.5
Sherlocks A Study in Pink isnt just an exceptional pilot, its an exceptional episode of television. It is a 90 minute masterclass of storytelling and .. Culture
1.5
The Blind Banker isnt exactly a bad episode, but its certainly not a great one, either. Culture
4.5
The reimagining of Moriarty as Sherlocks dark twin is an effective narrative tool. Andrew Scotts manic, twitchy performance is effortlessly memorable. Culture
4.5
If you can ignore all that possibly sexist business, Belgravia is an entertaining episode, with a complicated mystery and lots of action. Culture
1.5
Unfortunately, the Sherlock adaptation of the famous mystery is solidly middle of the pack. As the shows first real foray into telling a horror story, .. Culture
4.5
For once, the shows tendency toward overly intricate plotting pays off in spades, as Moriarty crafts an increasingly complicated and terrifying plot t .. Culture
1.5
Sherlocks decision to play the great detectives return primarily for laughs is an odd one and after the emotional gut punch we all shared watching Joh .. Culture
4.5
The Sign of Three is a love letter to the friendship of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. And a pointed rebuttal to the idea that Holmes is any sort of .. Culture
1.5
The first half of this His Last Vow is actually a great episode. The second half is...not. Or maybe it would be, if it were the conclusion to a differ .. Culture
0.5
Sherlock returns with a shocker death that will keep tongues wagging. Culture
4.5
While the retelling of the Dying Detective was the plot driver, what made this possibly one of the best episodes of Sherlock so far was the rest of th .. Culture
1.5
One part psychological horror film that never quite had the balls to go all the way, one part self indulgent trifle, and one part metaphor for hell, t .. Culture
4.5
Nowhere is acting this sharp yet effortless, editing so precise yet loose enough feeling, plotting so gleeful, and dialogue so sparkling. NOWHERE. Brightest Young Things
4.5
While I am still enjoying every second of it, it is also becoming painfully obvious that this is a season not of legitimate brain teasers and villains .. Brightest Young Things
4.5
Steven Moffat may say that this isnt a detective show but a show ABOUT detectives, but I dont care I wanted some murder, mayhem and criminal mastermin .. Brightest Young Things
1.5
... as strong and interesting as this setup is, it still ends up taking a back seat to John Watsons Domestic Drama. Cines Nark
1.5
Sherlock has begun putting its fringe characters to much better use, something that practically no incarnation of the stories has bothered to do. Tor.com
4.5
The mystery was indeed a lot easier to guess at this week, but that didnt prevent this episode from being an absolute delight. Tor.com
4.5
The fact that they pulled an entire emotional arc from one piece of setup at the start of The Final Problem is just gorgeous. Tor.com
4.5
He hasnt quite got it down, but hes learning and trying harder than ever before. Tor.com
4.5
We continue to see Sherlock loosen up emotionally, and the ways in which that makes him more vulnerable than he used to be. Tor.com
4.5
This season has been a season about acknowledging family. About loving the people who matter to you despite their faults and shortcomings. Tor.com
1.5
It seems as though the show is trying to reconfigure around John, who has been largely shuffled over in favor of Sherlocks character journey these pas .. Tor.com
4.5
weakness of plot takes away one of the main things that has made Sherlock such a fascinating show: its ability to upgrade Holmes canon with fun, moder .. Tor.com
4.5
The performances are gorgeous, and perhaps that makes it hurt even more. Tor.com
4.5
By taking on such a well known story in the Holmes canon, and making it their own, the Sherlock team has solidified their place in the history of tele ..
4.5
The mystery of the episode is not as twisty or convoluted as A Scandal in Belgravia had been, but it works wonderfully as a character piece, as both o ..
4.5
As explosive as The Great Game was last year, series 2s finale, The Reichenbach Fall, is three times as devastating, both to the characters and to the ..
4.5
The Empty Hearse is a really fantastic episode and a great return for the characters that not only reestablishes the status quo, but also addresses th ..
4.5
brings together disparate threads that you might not think are significant until suddenly they are, and it all wraps up in a clever and satisfactory w ..
1.5
was a good mystery with some excellent twists, some great character moments, and a really effective and despicable villain who, lets face it, sort of ..
4.5
Im fairly gutted at losing Mary, but again, if this is indeed the end of the show, upping the ante all the way around is a good dramatic turn.
4.5
The Lying Detective was not only better than The Six Thatchers, but might be one of the best the shows ever done.
4.5
I cant imagine anyone is truly happy with this final bow, save the nice montage at the very, very end.



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