By Cookie 'N' Screen
It’s safe to say that one of the hotly anticipated television events of this year is Sherlock series three and yes, I am here again to talk to you about the gospel of Sherlock. After all, earlier this week, we went through how we think Sherlock escaped his big fall at the end of series two, and a couple of months ago, I discussed how much I love Sherlock (the answer is a lot.) So with a recent teaser trailer, the episodes being filmed and wrapped up, and all of us quivering with anticipation, series three is coming. But with Stephen Moffat, Mark Gatiss and the cast and crew keeping schtum about what we can expect, I have taken the liberty of writing my own expectations. Check out the trailer below then join me and my theories...
It’s safe to say that one of the hotly anticipated television events of this year is Sherlock series three and yes, I am here again to talk to you about the gospel of Sherlock. After all, earlier this week, we went through how we think Sherlock escaped his big fall at the end of series two, and a couple of months ago, I discussed how much I love Sherlock (the answer is a lot.) So with a recent teaser trailer, the episodes being filmed and wrapped up, and all of us quivering with anticipation, series three is coming. But with Stephen Moffat, Mark Gatiss and the cast and crew keeping schtum about what we can expect, I have taken the liberty of writing my own expectations. Check out the trailer below then join me and my theories...
The Return and the Reunion
Sherlock leaped off a hospital roof to his impending (faked) doom right before John Watson’s eyes. Although we know that Sherlock is still very much alive, Watson doesn’t. While a lot of people in the series such as Lestrade and Mrs Hudson mourned, it was really Watson that gave the heartbreaking speech at Sherlock’s graveside. So in series three, when Sherlock returns pretty much alive, after presumably years and Watson has moved on with his life, we are all anticipated just how much the ‘bachelor’ is going to react.
Mark Gatiss has already mentioned that the crux of episode one is the reunion. The question is exactly how, and how utterly painful it is going to be. See, not only did Sherlock pretend he was dead but lied to his best friend for years about just exactly how dead he was. Coming back, like “Oh hey, I’m not quite dead…” isn’t going to be shrugged off and rolled over. I’m expecting anger, rage and maybe some tears that really write the fanfiction themselves.
Of course, we would have to have a grand Sherlock entrance that hopefully quells everyone’s wavering doubt in him and an explanation of how exactly he jumped a great height and isn’t pavement jam. But what series three really has to deliver is a break in the relationship, a reunion that isn’t quite whole and a trust broken that isn’t exactly resolved at the end of one episode. Sherlock, don’t become Glee…
Sherlock leaped off a hospital roof to his impending (faked) doom right before John Watson’s eyes. Although we know that Sherlock is still very much alive, Watson doesn’t. While a lot of people in the series such as Lestrade and Mrs Hudson mourned, it was really Watson that gave the heartbreaking speech at Sherlock’s graveside. So in series three, when Sherlock returns pretty much alive, after presumably years and Watson has moved on with his life, we are all anticipated just how much the ‘bachelor’ is going to react.
Mark Gatiss has already mentioned that the crux of episode one is the reunion. The question is exactly how, and how utterly painful it is going to be. See, not only did Sherlock pretend he was dead but lied to his best friend for years about just exactly how dead he was. Coming back, like “Oh hey, I’m not quite dead…” isn’t going to be shrugged off and rolled over. I’m expecting anger, rage and maybe some tears that really write the fanfiction themselves.
Of course, we would have to have a grand Sherlock entrance that hopefully quells everyone’s wavering doubt in him and an explanation of how exactly he jumped a great height and isn’t pavement jam. But what series three really has to deliver is a break in the relationship, a reunion that isn’t quite whole and a trust broken that isn’t exactly resolved at the end of one episode. Sherlock, don’t become Glee…
Moriarty
Moriarty is dead. We saw him shot himself in the head and there is no escaping that. Gatiss and Moffat have already confirmed that Moriarty isn’t coming back. He has snuffed it. That’s fine because pushing a villain over another series would tire out a neatly perfect plot. While we all want to see Andrew Scott again in his BAFTA winning role, it will be great to see another mastermind take the helm. More on that in a bit, what I really want to talk about is this mind-blowing theory (http://eva-christine.tumblr.com/post/32560017981/reichenbach-explanation-richard-brook-was-real) that I hope is explored on Sherlock’s return, weaved nicely into his story of how he is still breathing.
While that is an elaborate theory with facts and figures that may or may not be true, I want to pick out exactly what gets my juices flowing; the idea that Moriarty is actually an actor called Richard Brook who moonlighted as a consulting criminal. You may laugh but it makes sense. It’s one of the reasons why his name doesn’t crop up when they explore Carl Powers, explains how he has all those documents and DVD’s and explains just why there are no records of Moriarty when he has his court case. The idea is that he is actually called Richard Brook and the reason he is upset with Sherlock is not because of the key codes, but because he wanted Sherlock to figure it all out. He wanted to die with Sherlock as his equal and not a dumbass.
And yes, Sherlock had figured all this out and was playing dumb on the rooftop. But with the Moriarty thread still hanging in the air, it would be nice to tie it up before we move on to the next villain.
Moriarty is dead. We saw him shot himself in the head and there is no escaping that. Gatiss and Moffat have already confirmed that Moriarty isn’t coming back. He has snuffed it. That’s fine because pushing a villain over another series would tire out a neatly perfect plot. While we all want to see Andrew Scott again in his BAFTA winning role, it will be great to see another mastermind take the helm. More on that in a bit, what I really want to talk about is this mind-blowing theory (http://eva-christine.tumblr.com/post/32560017981/reichenbach-explanation-richard-brook-was-real) that I hope is explored on Sherlock’s return, weaved nicely into his story of how he is still breathing.
While that is an elaborate theory with facts and figures that may or may not be true, I want to pick out exactly what gets my juices flowing; the idea that Moriarty is actually an actor called Richard Brook who moonlighted as a consulting criminal. You may laugh but it makes sense. It’s one of the reasons why his name doesn’t crop up when they explore Carl Powers, explains how he has all those documents and DVD’s and explains just why there are no records of Moriarty when he has his court case. The idea is that he is actually called Richard Brook and the reason he is upset with Sherlock is not because of the key codes, but because he wanted Sherlock to figure it all out. He wanted to die with Sherlock as his equal and not a dumbass.
And yes, Sherlock had figured all this out and was playing dumb on the rooftop. But with the Moriarty thread still hanging in the air, it would be nice to tie it up before we move on to the next villain.
Villains!
With Moriarty gone, there is a great big swaggering throne that needs to filled and boy, do they have a villain lined up for us; blackmailer Charles Augustus Milverton. For those who don’t know, Milverton is reviled by Sherlock in the novels who deems him as completely revolting due to his crimes despite studying years of murder. So who have the BBC lined up to play this snake like, disgusting and sneaky man who causes much distress to our great detective?
Lars Mikkleson that’s who. Who’s that? Not only is Lars’ brother Mads playing a similarly controlling, manipulative and evil villain in the shape of Hannibal Lecter but Lars’ is a formidable actor himself, recently seen in The Killing. There are high expectations for Mikkleson to impress with an unforgettable character.
But will they mirror what they did with Moriarty and keep the threat of Milverton as a vein throughout the series until the finale? Or will they showcase some other enemies such as, you know, Colonel Sebastian Moran? That would be nice for the ‘second most dangerous man in London’ to also make an appearance.
With Moriarty gone, there is a great big swaggering throne that needs to filled and boy, do they have a villain lined up for us; blackmailer Charles Augustus Milverton. For those who don’t know, Milverton is reviled by Sherlock in the novels who deems him as completely revolting due to his crimes despite studying years of murder. So who have the BBC lined up to play this snake like, disgusting and sneaky man who causes much distress to our great detective?
Lars Mikkleson that’s who. Who’s that? Not only is Lars’ brother Mads playing a similarly controlling, manipulative and evil villain in the shape of Hannibal Lecter but Lars’ is a formidable actor himself, recently seen in The Killing. There are high expectations for Mikkleson to impress with an unforgettable character.
But will they mirror what they did with Moriarty and keep the threat of Milverton as a vein throughout the series until the finale? Or will they showcase some other enemies such as, you know, Colonel Sebastian Moran? That would be nice for the ‘second most dangerous man in London’ to also make an appearance.
A Marriage and an Engagement
While we are still lurking around Milverton, if anyone has read the original story then you would know exactly what happens; Sherlock gets engaged. Of course this is all a pretence that our favourite consulting detective is acting out. He is merely dating Milverton’s maid in order to get access to Milverton’s home. Unfortunately, this courtship leads to an accidentally engagement that Holmes will have to talk himself out of.
This is highly anticipated because some of the greatest moments is when Sherlock disguises himself as an actual human being. It will be brilliant to see Cumberbatch acting as Sherlock acting as a person in order to exact information. Poor girl, she doesn’t stand a chance with those cheekbones.
Other footage that was screened at Comic Con, with the audio bouncing around the Internet, is that of Sherlock’s best man speech. Yes, Watson is getting married to the gorgeous and beautiful Mary Morstan. Played by Martin Freeman’s real life wife Amanda Abbington, Mary is definitely a great character to unsettle the dynamic duo due to Watson’s devotion to them both. Featured highly in the books, it will be wonderful to see sparks fly between the three.
There are other smaller wants such as a hint of drug relapse and more Molly (always more Molly), but with Sherlock series three, I am expecting some highly written episodes that include humour, thriller, suspense and fast paced deductions really from Benedict’s mouth. I’m expecting high-octane energy and Watson one-liners. I’m expecting tears and a finale that will inevitably rip my heart out.
But most of all, I am really expecting to be pleasantly shocked and surprised.
Please bring Sherlock.
Do it. For me. Pleeeaaassseee...
TTFN,
Cookie
While we are still lurking around Milverton, if anyone has read the original story then you would know exactly what happens; Sherlock gets engaged. Of course this is all a pretence that our favourite consulting detective is acting out. He is merely dating Milverton’s maid in order to get access to Milverton’s home. Unfortunately, this courtship leads to an accidentally engagement that Holmes will have to talk himself out of.
This is highly anticipated because some of the greatest moments is when Sherlock disguises himself as an actual human being. It will be brilliant to see Cumberbatch acting as Sherlock acting as a person in order to exact information. Poor girl, she doesn’t stand a chance with those cheekbones.
Other footage that was screened at Comic Con, with the audio bouncing around the Internet, is that of Sherlock’s best man speech. Yes, Watson is getting married to the gorgeous and beautiful Mary Morstan. Played by Martin Freeman’s real life wife Amanda Abbington, Mary is definitely a great character to unsettle the dynamic duo due to Watson’s devotion to them both. Featured highly in the books, it will be wonderful to see sparks fly between the three.
There are other smaller wants such as a hint of drug relapse and more Molly (always more Molly), but with Sherlock series three, I am expecting some highly written episodes that include humour, thriller, suspense and fast paced deductions really from Benedict’s mouth. I’m expecting high-octane energy and Watson one-liners. I’m expecting tears and a finale that will inevitably rip my heart out.
But most of all, I am really expecting to be pleasantly shocked and surprised.
Please bring Sherlock.
Do it. For me. Pleeeaaassseee...
TTFN,
Cookie
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