There were several things I liked about this ep: the mystery, the dynamic between Sherlock and Mycroft, L3GOL4S, and the reveal that Mycroft is much more than what Sherlock gives him credit for. One of my fave scenes was the Holmes brothers going to the crooked Swiss bank. I really dug seeing the two of them standing in similar poses, Sherlock's mannerisms and general twitchiness when Mycroft spoke to the manager. It worked very well in filling any gaps as to their background history as siblings. Lucy Liu did a wonderful job directing.
I was less enthused with the lack of Capt. Gregson, Det. Bell, Clyde, Ms. Hudson, and Alfredo.
Watson's b-plot was OK. I understand that Lucy had to step back since she was also directing the episode, but I felt that the show was lacking Joan-ness.
Overall, the episode delivered on many levels.
ETA: I did think it was a little strange that Sherlock wouldn't know who Legolas could be (in the literally context). After all, J.R.R. Tolkien is a fairly famous author (made even more famous after the LotR movies premiered). In all truth, it wouldn't be weird to think that Sherlock might've picked up a volume and/or watched a movie at least once. YMMV.
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tv_talk2013-10-31 07:40 pm
EPISODE 2.22: Paint It Black
Re: EPISODE 2.22: Paint It Black
The direction was great. The story was amazing! So many twists and turns. And so many destroyed phones and Tasers.
I feel like these last episodes could be even better than the Moriarty reveal last season.
Re: EPISODE 2.22: Paint It Black
I was less enthused with the lack of Capt. Gregson, Det. Bell, Clyde, Ms. Hudson, and Alfredo.
Watson's b-plot was OK. I understand that Lucy had to step back since she was also directing the episode, but I felt that the show was lacking Joan-ness.
Overall, the episode delivered on many levels.
ETA: I did think it was a little strange that Sherlock wouldn't know who Legolas could be (in the literally context). After all, J.R.R. Tolkien is a fairly famous author (made even more famous after the LotR movies premiered). In all truth, it wouldn't be weird to think that Sherlock might've picked up a volume and/or watched a movie at least once. YMMV.