I thoroughly enjoy this series. It is one of the few shows I sincerely have watched since its first season. I ABSOLUTLEY love the cast. Jonny, Lucy, Jon Michael, and Aidan are a breath of fresh air. They work very well together and I genuinely love how their characters seemingly truly care for each other. Take for instance, Marcus and Sherlock. Very rough at first, but they sincerely respect, work well together, and truly care for each other.
The writing, the guest stars, and the stories are thought provoking. I usually do not look at a lot of the bloopers, extras, contained on each DVD but I did on season 5. Just one of the producers stating how they challenge themselves as writers to truly stump one of the world's greatest detectives is quite reassuring. I love how intricate little plots are contained to keep this from being run of the mill, ho-hum cases.
I enjoyed the late, RIP, Nelsan Ellis as Shinwell Johnson. His story, seemingly, run of the mill, contained interesting plot points and truly showed a man who wanted to change and repent for past sins but was unable to escape from some of his past indiscretions. His last encounter with Sherlock was totally unexpected.
I enjoyed Marcus' storyline w/Chantell, too. Kitty's return two -parter was very good. However, my favorite episode was the one with the brilliant, Isaiah Whitlock, Jr. It was brilliantly acted, well crafted(please look at the extras on this episode re: the flashbacks). Lucy and Isaiah were especially solid. There climatic scene in the diner and Isaiah's realization as to what Joan did for him was full of emotion. I was actually brought to tears. It was a very, very, good scene, exchange between the two. Even, Gregson and Joan's summation as to what just occurred in the diner was quite touching. Just a great episode.
Robert Hewitt Wolfe, one of my favorite writers from his DS9 days, pens some of the most interesting stories. It continues this season. Just not to single him out because of all the writers do an EXCEPTIONAL job with this show. Again, I am biased because Wolfe was an integral part of one of my all time favorites, DS9.
I have to mention the BRILLIANT composer, Sean Callery. His work is always exceptional. Solid work on past series like 24 and Homeland, continues on Elementary this season. His music and the songs he selects for usually closing scenes is just great. 'My Morning Jacket' and their 'Waterfall' album is a favorite of mine as a result of he using 'Tropics(Erase Traces)' at the conclusion of the Isaiah Whitlock episode.
Like many have mentioned, I watch all the episodes on CBS and I own every season on DVD, too. This series is a guilty pleasure of mine and I really wish it had better ratings on CBS. I really believe the suits know it is quality but one of these days Les Moonves is going to be forced to cancel it because of its so-so ratings. I know it is a mid season replacement, 13 episode series this fall, so I really hope this is not its swan song. Like Tony Randall told Jack Klugman during the Odd Couple's, five year run on ABC, 70-75, their show will be found and appreciated in syndication. I think this is what will occur with Elementary. Its quality will be appreciated by a larger audience in syndication, DVD purchases, Amazon/Netflix viewing, etc.
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Never forget...Holmes is an addict!
Excellent T.V..... hopefully it'll stay on a few more seasons... Pesonally, I'd like to see a return of Holmes arch enemy... also Watson could kick more butt...
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Dr. Tim Parker
A solid addition to the series, better than the last couple in my mind. Tons of new episodes.
Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2017