I didn't give Brett a chance, but now that I've taken the time to watch closely, he does a fantastic job with the role that is scrutinized more than any other, aside from some of Shakespeares characters, Holmes resonates with so many of us, he's complicated, capable of kindness and cruelty, he's a good example of how we with the human condition try and weave our way through life with myriad of thoughts and desires. I love what Socrates said when his friend brought him to a huge market with thousands of items for sale, he said, there are so many things I don't want.
I love how Watson's indication of the type of firearm is dismissed by the judge. Watson is a military man, and thus probably would know. Not to mention living with Holmes, Holmes methods of reasoning would have rubbed off. As Holmes said once, "you are too timid in drawing your inferences" Well here he drew it, and was shot down
Jeremy 'Is' the best ever, Mr Sherlock Holmes....subtle humor, He just Was Sherlock, he didn't play him .....my deduction anyway. Love him. God bless .
The Judge at the Murder Inquest is magnificent: he displays the attitude of the British towards class, even toward Dr......Watson? His toadying attitude towards someone with a "Sir" in front of his name tells all. Great acting, although I think this Watson is inferior to the one who preceded him. Brett, as usual, is magnificent, and Inspector Lestrade IS Lestrade.
Jeremy Brett is definitely the 13th best Holmes to adorn our idiot box screens . That Hardwicke fellow is easily the 8th best Dr Watson , too . I fully concur with everyone on this observation .
