Elementary

[Miriel]

I've been meaning to watch Sherlock as well since you mention it Freya. I have to get to that soon, though I must say I found the idea of the BBC claiming some degree of ownership over the concept of a modern take on Sherlock Holmes quite laughable.

That's because you haven't watched the BBC version. It's not just a modern remake of Sherlock, it's a complete re-imagining. There are certain elements to the BBC's Sherlock that are unique to that show and doesn't fall under public domain.

I'm not denying that it was a bit of a slap in the face, it's just that at the end of the day if they want to make a different modern take on Sherlock Holmes the BBC can't really do much unless they blatantly steal characters or scripts almost verbatim.

They don't need to do anything as obvious as steal dialogue VERBATIM. For example, the BBC's Sherlock has a very distinct visual style. A fabulous one, I might add. If CBS even sniffed around doing something similar, I do think Moffat and crew wouldn't hesitate to sue.

I've even heard that technically, they could even try and protect BBC Sherlock's distinctive clothing style.

The BBC's Sherlock is ridiculously, outrageously amazing. I have really zero desire to watch the CBS version because the whole time, I think I'd be comparing the two. The CBS one also seems rather like a standard detective/cop/crime type show that's too similar to the plethora of other existing shows.

I actually don't mind the fact that they made Watson a girl, but really, the bromance is the best part about Sherlock. And the bromance on the BBC's Sherlock is part of what makes it so god damn amazing. You guys, that last season finale. Omg, my heart.

I find it difficult to believe it will be as good as the last couple Sherlock Holmes movies, and probably won't watch it until it's out on DVD and someone I know picks it up.

I enjoyed the recent Sherlock movies but the BBC version is better. Completely different, but still better.