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reds8n wrote: I need to see it again but I thought it was only the one assassin -- the one watching Sherlock on the roof -- that Mycroft's "friends" dealt with ...?
IIRC there were 3/4. One watching Sherlock, others standing by to kill Mrs Hudson; and I think John and... Someone else (Lestrade?)... Can't remember.
I do wonder as well if there might in fact turn out to be a connection a'twixt Magnusson ( sp ? ) and Moriaty --- especially given how he nobbled the jury in his trial and general modus operandi ?
Maybe there was.
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But not any more, since they both wound up with a bullet in the head
I know there were 3 assassins, but IIRC the only one they said was dealt with there and then was the one watching Sherlock/Watson ?
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LuciusAR wrote: I know I’m in a minority here but I’m disappointed they are bringing back Moriarty, who I always considered to be the weakest thing in the Sherlock. I just found him to be obnoxious, baby faced and with a voice like nails on a blackboard. Nothing like the master villain Moriarty should be.
Anyway I think season 3 has been a disappointment, the first 2 episodes being almost like a soap opera. I was actually amazed when in Episode 3 Sherlock actually got a case to solve and it wasn’t just about Johns domestic affairs. Sadly they couldn’t even keep that up for the whole episode. Hopefully series 4 gets back on track.
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Exactly this. Where was the intricate thought processes and puzzles from the first two seasons, I mean the first episode was literally resolved by
I'll agree that focusing the entire season on Watson's domestic issues wasn't the best idea.
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Although I seriously doubt Moriarty is alive. A contingency plan from beyond the grave, or an imposter, are the only ways that they could make it work. If Moriarty is revealed to be alive, I fear that the series will be going very far downhill.
notprop wrote: Or the Moriarty seen was not Moriarty, merely a sock puppet, with the real one (an actor with a less annoyingly nasal manner) the real deal.
Unlikely this has 'handwavium bullet in Moriarty's gun all along' vibe to it.
Might mean more The Woman though which would be nice.
I liked their take on Moriarty, but I hope that it is a plan from beyond the grave and not some resurrection. I actually liked his voice as it was very off putting and contrasted so much with Holmes even tone and lack of emotion. I found the last episode somewhat 'meh' as it didn't really have a great mystery, though the villain certainly had a nice screen presence. To much of it felt like a build up to the Moriarty reveal at the end as opposed to it's own story. It was fun and all, but somewhat anti-climactic.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
notprop wrote: Or the Moriarty seen was not Moriarty, merely a sock puppet, with the real one (an actor with a less annoyingly nasal manner) the real deal.
Unlikely this has 'handwavium bullet in Moriarty's gun all along' vibe to it.
Might mean more The Woman though which would be nice.
Didn't we see her getting beheaded?
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Sherlock saved her
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We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
I must admit I wasn't as impressed with Ep 3 on the first watch, but the second time round I liked it. Less funny, but far more about the actual plot than the last couple (not that they were bad at all, just different).
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- I did feel the end to Magnussen was both a little predictable and anti-climatic, as it was such a great performance that we now won't see again (you might be able to fake shooting yourself, but you can't fake being shot by someone else). Still, he was a well-executed (pun intended) character.
- I'm glad we finally got some more info on Mary, there was something about her from the start that struck me as odd. Recognising the skip code certainly set alarm bells ringing. I'm not sure I like exactly how that was resolved, but I'm glad they did resolve it.
- The scene where Sherlock got shot was again very well directed and performed, with all those cameos working well.
- Mrs and Mr Holmes senior were once more very good, as was Mycroft.
- I'm over the moon that Jim's back (if he really is) as he was a great character (2nd after Watson for me) and it's been too long. I've been saying for ages that he's not dead, so I look forward to being proven right/wrong next year. I also like an idea I heard that it's all a plan by Sherlock, as he knew they'd need him back to beat Moriarty, thus saving him from exile and death.
- Talking series 4, aside from the return of Moriarty (potentially) I wouldn't be surprised to see Adler back, there have been quite a few references to her this series. I do think that they need to go beyond the 3-ep format. 4-5 would be fine, but having a year's worth in 2 weeks is just too fast.
Now the loooog wait for series 4. It's been fun.
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One of the biggest requests from Sherlock fans is about to come true in spectacular fashion - an official game app from digital production company The Project Factory and Hartswood Films that lets you interact directly with Sherlock and John is about to arrive for iOS users.
Taking the form of a new epic adventure filled with branching narratives, Sherlock: The Network invites users to become a member of the detective's trusted 'Homeless Network'. Players must travel across a game hub depicting London by foot, Tube or taxi, helping Sherlock and John on new cases - starting from simply receiving and passing on messages, to the ultimate challenge of infiltrating the enemy and solving cases with Sherlock as the larger plot unfolds.
Cases are solved by talking to witnesses, collecting and storing evidence, and playing a wide range of mini-games that encompass observaton, hacking, code breaking, and audio decryption. Players can also earn money and pick up valuable tools to help accelerate their mission. The app features a total of 10 new cases for Sherlock fans to crack.
The app includes exclusively shot video of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in their roles as Sherlock and John, along with voicemails from the pair, iconic locations from the series highlighted on the map, and other clues to find.
As Sue Vertue, Executive Producer from Hartswood Films, explains: "Sherlock fans have been asking us for ages to create an App and we think that through Sherlock: the Network, The Project Factory has created an impressive, innovative way for them to immerse themselves in a bit of Sherlock's world whilst waiting for us to make more shows!"
Creative director of The Project Factory, Rob Barnes, says: "This app is set to be a real treat for Sherlock fans, who, rather than mourn the end of the third series, can look forward to the fact that they will have a completely new, interactive digital experience to immerse themselves in. The scripting, approach and case structure reflect the television programme, keeping the mysteries flowing."
Sherlockology has played the Sherlock: The Network to completion and will be launching a review of the app next week.
The app, compatible with iPhone and iPad, will be available to download from the App Store on January 20th, 2014. It is priced at £2.99. Release details for an Android version are yet to be announced.
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herlock, the hit BBC One drama produced by Hartswood Films, will return to screens for a Special, followed by a series of three new episodes.
The last series saw Sherlock’s life change a lot - he returned from the dead, his best friend John Watson married Mary Morstan and he met his match in Charles Augustus Magnussen. After the briefest of exiles, Sherlock came back only to face one of his biggest mysteries yet. Why is Moriarty’s face being broadcast on every television in the land?
Speaking about the return of the series, co-creator, writer and executive producer Steven Moffat says: “A special, plus a new series of three episodes - it's a record-breaking run! Of course, it's far too early to say what's coming, but we're reasonably confident that the very next thing to happen to Sherlock and John, is the very last thing you'd expect...”
Co-creator, writer and executive producer Mark Gatiss, adds: “Series Four! At last ! It's always special to return to Sherlock but this time it's even more special as we're doing... a Special! Not only THAT, we'll then be shooting three more episodes which will take Sherlock and John Watson into deeper and darker water than ever before. The whole Sherlock team are terrifically excited to return for four new adventures. The Game is on - again!"
Sue Vertue, Executive Producer, Hartswood Films says: “It’s taken a little while to get the dates sorted as none of the boys are exactly sitting back twiddling their thumbs but there was unanimous goodwill to make this work, so we’re thrilled that 221b is going to be inhabited again.”
Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, says: “It’s a very good day in the life of a BBC One Controller when you can announce Sherlock will return for a special plus a new three-part series. Massive thanks to Sue Vertue and Hartswood Films for pulling this off, it's no mean feat pinning down some of this country's most brilliant and in-demand actors and writers."
Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama, says: "Steven and Mark are ready to unleash the most shocking and surprising series of Sherlock yet. The only thing to expect is the unexpected..."
Sherlock is written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, and inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock is produced by Sue Vertue and the executive producers are Beryl Vertue, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat for Hartswood Films, Bethan Jones for BBC Cymru Wales and Rebecca Eaton for Masterpiece.
Shooting on the special will begin in January 2015, with the series shooting later next year.
Commissioned by Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One and Ben Stephenson Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning.
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
So, once again, basically a 2-year break between series. Dammit BBC, I want it NOW! I appreciate the actors in demand, but I swear saw it said in several places that S4 was set for Januay next year.
Also, 3 episodes and a special? The episodes are already 90 minutes, basically feature-length, why not just do a 4-show series? When the episodes are basically a string of movies, how much more 'special' can it get.
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