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Oct 06, 2010 10:53

The Granada Sherlock Holmes TV series is streaming on Netflix. See you all in a few weeks.

Someone really should have told me about this sooner. Jeremy Brett--most flamboyant Holmes ever, y/y?

Also, Watson cross-dresses and Holmes helps remove his clothing.

No, really! )

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draycevixen October 6 2010, 16:07:39 UTC

I would say most *accurate* Holmes EVER.

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travels_in_time October 6 2010, 16:16:25 UTC
He's bringing to mind whatsisname's portrayal of Voldemort in the HP movies, prancing all over the graveyard and whatnot.

I'm sure that it's just that I've never seen this version before, and it'll take me time to get used to it, but right now it's just very noticeable to me, all the drama queening. :D

I have a massive crush on Watson #2, though.

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draycevixen October 6 2010, 16:25:40 UTC

There are of course unbelievers dissenting voices but it's generally agreed that Brett is the best Holmes ever in canonical terms. The Granada series is certainly the most canonically accurate rendition of the stories. When you read the Conan Doyle stories it doesn't take long to realize that Holmes *is* a bit of a drama queen. :D

I have a huge soft spot for the RDJ and Cumberbatch portrayals as you know but when I think about the embodiment of Holmes I *always* think Brett.

Oh, and just in case you're unaware of this connection:

*g*

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travels_in_time October 6 2010, 16:41:43 UTC
OH YOU ARE JOKING. *stares*

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baffledking October 6 2010, 18:20:53 UTC
*quietly adds to queue*

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vermin_disciple October 6 2010, 20:25:53 UTC
Ah, yet another thing that I've got on my rental queue but won't allow myself to watch until Christmas break. Woe.

Eee, that picture! OMG. MUST SEE THIS.

Also, I am incredibly amused at the idea of Freddy Eynsford-Hill playing Sherlock Holmes.

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rustydog October 6 2010, 20:50:24 UTC
Kind of OT, but not really, I just ran across this: http://nonadventures.com/2010/10/02/holmes-is-where-the-heart-is/

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