‘Sherlock’ (2010-2017): A eulogy

There’s no denying that Sherlock was a juggernaut of a show. It changed the way we experienced TV with its slick on screen text display, surreal imagery and its lovable yet flawed characters. With ‘The Final Problem’ all wrapped up, the fandom is now divided. Some want another season while others are happy with the … >

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Every ‘Sherlock’ episode ever ranked from worst to best

So, the final problem has been solved and Moffat & Gatiss have confirmed that this could be the end for Sherlock. We’d be very surprised if a fifth season doesn’t happen at some point, but it seems a safe bet that it’ll be a decent wait (even by Sherlock hiatus standards) until we get another trio of … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Steven Moffat reveals his favourite episodes of Season 9

Steven Moffat has revealed which story from the most recent season of Doctor Who was his favourite. Moffat’s fifth season as showrunner, and Peter Capaldi’s second season as the Doctor, aired in the autumn of 2015. The writer recently discussed the filming of Season 9’s two-part Zygon story, ‘The Zygon Invasion’ and ‘The Zygon Inversion’ with Doctor … >

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Is ‘Sherlock’ really a fantasy rather than a crime drama?

So, is Sherlock really a fantasy rather than a crime drama? “Eh?” I hear you ask. But I haven’t gone mad, I’m not on a trip right now, and last time I checked my walls were still vertical. I’m deadly serious: there’s a legitimate case (ho ho) that we should talk about Sherlock as fantasy … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Moffat worried RTD would be ‘hacked off’ by Time War retcon

Steven Moffat has revealed that he has worried about how Russell T Davies feels about him rewriting the outcome of the Time War . Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary special in 2013 significantly altered the Time War storyline established by previous showrunner Davies during his 2005-2010 era, bringing back the Doctor’s home planet, Gallifrey. Moffat recently told Doctor Who Magazine: “I … >

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UK ratings revealed for ‘Sherlock’ Season 4 opener ‘The Six Thatchers’

The first episode of Sherlock‘s new season was the most watched programme over the festive season in the UK, across all channels. ‘The Six Thatchers’ pulled in 11.3 million viewers and a consolidated audience share of 37.8% on New Year’s Day, consolidated viewing data has revealed today. Pre-order Season 4 on DVD on Amazon. Pre-order Season … >

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7 things ‘Sherlock’ fans loved about ‘The Lying Detective’

Right, ok, anyone here need a shock blanket? Because that was an emotional roller-coaster and a half. Here are seven things we loved about ‘The Lying Detective’…   There’s still something about Mary Before I get onto the major revelations of the episode, I speculated last week how I think the series would progress with … >

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