What is the main criticism of Amazon's 'Young Sherlock' series?

The main criticism is that the series deviates significantly from the beloved Sherlock Holmes character and leans towards 'dumb' than 'fun,' prioritizing action over deduction.

Who are the main characters in 'Young Sherlock'?

The main characters are a young Sherlock Holmes, his brother Mycroft, and James Moriarty, who becomes his brilliant peer.

Does 'Young Sherlock' focus on deductive reasoning?

No, the series often focuses on physical altercations and Sherlock learning to fight, rather than his characteristic deductive reasoning.

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Ritchie's 'Young Sherlock' Falls Flat

4 Mar

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Summary

Series deviates significantly from the beloved Sherlock Holmes character.
Action focuses on fights and less on deductive reasoning.
Mid-season plot shifts focus from princess to family backstory.

Amazon's eight-episode series, 'Young Sherlock,' developed by Guy Ritchie and Peter Harness, offers a take on the famous detective that veers toward the "dumb" side of Ritchie's creative ledger. The show loosely adapts Andrew Lane's novels, but significantly departs from the character beloved for nearly 140 years.

Set in the "18-whatevers," the series begins with a 19-year-old Sherlock imprisoned in London. Rescued by his brother Mycroft, Sherlock is intended for Oxford but ends up working as an assistant to a school porter. Here, he encounters James Moriarty, who becomes his brilliant but physically adept peer.