On the surface, Elementary shows potential. It is, however, unfortunately just another procedural crime drama that banks off the name Sherlock Holmes to draw an audience. They added a fresh twist of turning John Watson into Lucy Liu as one part of its modernization, but I rather think that deters from the shows instead of adding, though I mean no disrespect against Liu's talent. I'd stick with BBC's Sherlock if you are looking for a modern day telling of Sherlock Holmes. Elementary feels more like just another crime drama, with a covering drug addict as your police consultant, with little true Holmes roots.
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On the surface, Elementary shows potential. It is, however, unfortunately just another procedural crime drama that banks off the name Sherlock Holmes to draw an audience. They added a fresh twist of turning John Watson into Lucy Liu as one part of its modernization, but I rather think that deters from the shows instead of adding, though I mean no disrespect against Liu's talent. I'd stick with BBC's Sherlock if you are looking for a modern day telling of Sherlock Holmes. Elementary feels more like just another crime drama, with a covering drug addict as your police consultant, with little true Holmes roots.