Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
“The game is afoot”
When Sherlock first premiered on the BBC in 2010, there were numerous factors that contributed to the instant success of the show, including the modern setting, the thrilling plot, catchy soundtrack, and the well-written lines. However, none of these factors were as significant as the brilliance exhibited by the cast and the chemistry they shared. Amongst Sherlock, Elementary, and the two Sherlock Holmes movies directed by Guy Ritchie, it is in the vicinity of unanimous agreement by fans all over the world that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are the perfect embodiments of Holmes and Watson. In addition to this, Sherlock has been the most successful in capturing the soul of its source material, albeit in a contemporary setting. Given this, one could not help but wonder how well these actors would have performed in the original setting of the books. The closest fans got to see that happen was when Cumberbatch put on the classic Sherlock Holmes hat at the end of the first episode of season 3.
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It was amusing to see Cumberbatch don the iconic cloak, hat, and pipe, and Martin Freeman with his moustache. The pair still, undoubtedly, entertains the viewers with the chemistry that everyone has become acquainted with over the past five years. It is a shame that the viewers will have to wait another year before watching these two interact on the screen again. Almost all the actors reprise their roles in The Abominable Bride including Amanda Abbington, Lousie Brealy, and Jonathan Aries, even though they do not get much screen presence. Mark Gatiss also returns as Mycroft Holmes with a slight difference in his appearance while maintaining the same character and relationship with his