A Study in Pink (Sherlock): Review

Back in 2010, when this episode first aired, I wasn't interested in Sherlock Holmes at all. It wasn't until The Hounds of Baskerville when I actually sat down and enjoyed an episode of Sherlock. When going back to watch this, I really did enjoy it. The flashback at the start was a good idea, but didn't quite do it for me. 

I was stunned by the opening titles, and I loved them so much, and I also loved the scene where John meets Sherlock. It is rather accurate to the book, but slightly shortened down. Having a TV episode based on a book, it's got to be similar in some aspects, and I really like that.

Benedict Cumberbatch was excellent as Sherlock, and plays the part extremely well, and Martin Freeman was also great as Watson. My only problem with casting is that Mark Gatiss plays Mycroft. That's all well and good, until you read the original stories and find out that Sherlock's brother is actually quite fat.

The actual plot was great, and I would never have guessed what actually happened unless I had read the books before, and even then, the TV show is slightly different, as it's more modern. I shan't say what happened though, just in case some of you haven't actually seen the story.

I believe that's all I need to say about this story, and for now, I'm going to give the episode an 8/10. My next Sherlock review will be The Blind Banker.