so, the BBC has a new series of sherlock holmes episodes called simple sherlock that are set in modern england. it's kind of amazing how well sherlock holmes and the whole thing lend themselves to modern life.
vanessa and npr recommended them and i watched them all on a day i should have been finishing my school work. luckily there are only three episodes at about an hour and half each.
watson is played by the british jim from the office, and he's really wonderful. he's this great mix of old-fashioned and charming. holmes is played by a kind of funny looking guy with super pale blue eyes. there are mysteries and holmes amazes people, but some people hate him because they think he's a psychopath and there are some gay jokes, but seriously, watson and holmes totally loved each other.
the show is slick and mysterious with little jokes and lovely london. i can't wait for more.
love the picture! what nice jackets those men are wearing! british jim looks much more dapper.
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i wonder if my mom watches this, since you do.
i bet your mom totally does watch it! and she loves it.
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