What other TV do you watch? (2)

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(23-11-2010 02:17 PM)A Cousin Wrote:  

(23-11-2010 01:53 PM)bertowud Wrote:  Watched Sherlock on PBS over the last few weeks and it's a wonderful thing! I love it. It was only slightly distracting having Arthur Dent hanging with Sherlock Holmes.

The Hitchhiker's connection is how I got my nine year old involved in it. Same kid who has watched selected Spooks episodes with me too. My husband is a Sherlock purist so is a bit put off by the production choices, but the son and I have been enjoying it. In fact, I have been letting him stay up late to watch it in the hopes that I can find some juvenile reader Sherlock Holmes books as a next step.

Besides, it is just fun to say: Benedict Cumberbatch!

I've always been a big fan of the Holmes books, read them all when I was a kid, but I see no reason why there can't be changes or modifications, and I'm certainly not gonna let that ruin my enjoyment of the great chemistry between Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch. I find the show to be enlightening, smart, and entertaining.

I think your husband is losing out on a great show by allowing his Sherlock purist thoughts prevent him from trying out new ideas. Hope he comes around soon.