I am absolutely in shock at how well written and well executed this episode is! Actually, I probably shouldn't be since season 1 was impressive. But this season opener is just glorious! Firstly, just the fact that Oona Chaplin was in this episode (unfortunately she doesn't stay long) gave me a smile. But the casting of Lara Pulver was epic. She was the perfect opposite to Sherlock, a woman that can actually go toe-to-toe with the great one. She pulled off her character flawlessly. Playing her so well that she never gave away anything, but just enough to keep us asking about her motives and character.
I love the character interactions in this episode. After a 1st season in the bag, the characters have pretty much been set as far as their nuances, personalities, etc. It's wonderful that the writers added more depth to the characters, and demanded more out of the actors, by developing their relationships with each other. The relationship between Mrs. Hudson and Sherlock is just beautiful. I like how the writer's used their relationship to give us more of a glimpse inside of Sherlock's head and actually prove to us that he is human :).
The wonderful character interplay between the Holmes brothers, as well as Watson was masterfully played. Each character contributing, filling each hole or weakness that there is.
Of course, who cannot forget about Sherlolly. To be honest, I was torn in this episode. I love Molly, but Lara played Irene Adler so well, and her character was so fitting that I may have been unfaithful a bit. But I love all the small Molly jealousy moments. Look out for those moments :) Then there's the high concept storyline. Each scene is masterfully planned and brought to a conclusion very cleverly. Each event is accounted for, and the premise and occurrences are pretty intertwined. I believe that I am just in so much shock because of how everything came together in the end. Especially in the end. I really don't want to say too much since I would want the same experience for all viewers.
This episode/movie is simply amazing. The character acting is impeccable, the plot line is inventive, and the script is just beautiful. I would have to say that one of the best TV episodes I have ever seen in a while.
I love the character interactions in this episode. After a 1st season in the bag, the characters have pretty much been set as far as their nuances, personalities, etc. It's wonderful that the writers added more depth to the characters, and demanded more out of the actors, by developing their relationships with each other. The relationship between Mrs. Hudson and Sherlock is just beautiful. I like how the writer's used their relationship to give us more of a glimpse inside of Sherlock's head and actually prove to us that he is human :).
The wonderful character interplay between the Holmes brothers, as well as Watson was masterfully played. Each character contributing, filling each hole or weakness that there is.
Of course, who cannot forget about Sherlolly. To be honest, I was torn in this episode. I love Molly, but Lara played Irene Adler so well, and her character was so fitting that I may have been unfaithful a bit. But I love all the small Molly jealousy moments. Look out for those moments :) Then there's the high concept storyline. Each scene is masterfully planned and brought to a conclusion very cleverly. Each event is accounted for, and the premise and occurrences are pretty intertwined. I believe that I am just in so much shock because of how everything came together in the end. Especially in the end. I really don't want to say too much since I would want the same experience for all viewers.
This episode/movie is simply amazing. The character acting is impeccable, the plot line is inventive, and the script is just beautiful. I would have to say that one of the best TV episodes I have ever seen in a while.