Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows<\/a>.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\nBut he doesn\u2019t miss here. In fact, \u201cYoung Sherlock\u201d is his best work in years. The series oozes with his signature style, from its blistering pacing and well-choreographed action sequences to its whip-smart humor and high regard for competence. (It wouldn\u2019t hurt to brush up on your Shakespeare and Machiavelli and Sun Tzu.) But more than anything, it\u2019s just unadulterated fun. There are mysteries to solve, secret locations (and passageways!) to discover, random stuff to blow up or set on fire \u2014 and it\u2019s all infused with infectious charm and heart.<\/p>\n
But back to those mysteries, the core of any good Holmes story \u2014 and what a good one we have here. Set in 1870s Victorian England, there are the murders of Oxford professors. And a Chinese princess with secrets aplenty and a talent for close-quarters combat. And a mother distraught with grief sent away to an asylum, who says \u201cthey\u201d are listening to her every word. How do these all intersect \u2014 and, more important, how does it all involve Sherlock?<\/p>\n
As the episodes progress, Ritchie and showrunner Matthew Parkhill weave a tale of intrigue that delights in surprising you. A perfect example: the portrayal of James Moriarty. A criminal mastermind long described as Holmes\u2019 archenemy, in \u201cYoung Sherlock,\u201d James is just an Oxford student \u2014 until his path crosses Sherlock’s and the two become close friends. Played by a show-stealing D\u00f3nal Finn, James at first comes across as a more charming version of Sherlock. But he\u2019s so much more than he seems, and the interplay between him and Sherlock \u2014 centered on morality, ethics and whether the ends justify the means \u2014 is the highlight of the show. That Fiennes Tiffin and Finn share a crackling chemistry is just the cherry on top.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And Finn isn\u2019t the only well-cast actor. Zine Tseng gives a chameleonlike performance as Princess Gulun Shou’an, while Natascha McElhone will break your heart as Cordelia, Sherlock\u2019s mother. Max Irons is pitch-perfect as Sherlock\u2019s older brother Mycroft (their constant needling of each other always ending with \u201cbrother dear\u201d is an absolute delight), and Colin Firth is clearly having a blast as the loathsome Bucephalus Hodge, one of Britain\u2019s richest men. (And each and every one of these characters is dressed to the nines, rocking color-coordinated three-piece suits and stunning dresses, thanks to costume designer Jany Temime.)<\/p>\n
All of that is set to a punk- and rock-heavy soundtrack (Flogging Molly\u2019s \u201cDevil\u2019s Dance Floor\u201d may be the best needle drop for a British fistfight ever) and Ritchie\u2019s typical cinematic flair. Expect plenty of stylish transitions and flourishes throughout, including my favorite: the visual representation of Sherlock\u2019s mental calculations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Early in \u201cYoung Sherlock,\u201d there\u2019s a toast to Sherlock and his \u201cextraordinary future.\u201d How prescient that would become. On its own, this series is a fantastic must-watch, but what a shame it would be if it didn\u2019t get more seasons (which the final episode sets up). With \u201cYoung Sherlock,\u201d the game is afoot, and here\u2019s hoping it continues to be.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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