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stj · December 23 2012, 05:29 PM

I agree that Sherlock isn't slash. The innuendo strikes me for that very reason as juvenile in a way that Downey/Law, which I think is slash, doesn't. To me, it seemed like very ugly, slovenly writing, one of the things that kept me from thinking Sherlock was brilliant.

I find I rather prefer a less superhuman Sherlock alongside a more admirable Watson. On those grounds too, I found the chemistry others see between Cumberbatch and Freeman distinctly lacking. Cumberbatch did a similar but much more appealing role in The Last Enemy, though, and maybe my memories of it made his Sherlock less appealing?

But maybe not? I don't believe sociopaths or psychopaths are at all appealing. (And the terms are synonyms, no matter what some of the applingly stupid dialogue would tell you.) I don't really believe this Sherlock gives a shit. It's remarkable how much that lessens the viewing experience.

December 23 2012, 05:29 PM	#46
stj Rear Admiral Location: the real world	Re: Anyone familiar with the BBC version of Sherlock Holmes? (spoiler I agree that Sherlock isn't slash. The innuendo strikes me for that very reason as juvenile in a way that Downey/Law, which I think is slash, doesn't. To me, it seemed like very ugly, slovenly writing, one of the things that kept me from thinking Sherlock was brilliant. I find I rather prefer a less superhuman Sherlock alongside a more admirable Watson. On those grounds too, I found the chemistry others see between Cumberbatch and Freeman distinctly lacking. Cumberbatch did a similar but much more appealing role in The Last Enemy, though, and maybe my memories of it made his Sherlock less appealing? But maybe not? I don't believe sociopaths or psychopaths are at all appealing. (And the terms are synonyms, no matter what some of the applingly stupid dialogue would tell you.) I don't really believe this Sherlock gives a shit. It's remarkable how much that lessens the viewing experience. __________________ Morals are what you do to other people. Other people, what we call society, are essential to human happiness. Therefore, morals are the path to happiness. My morals, your happiness; your morals, my happiness: It's a fair trade.