A Sherlock Holmes cartoon in present day could cause some dilemma as there are currently two series running using the iconic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character. Which one to choose? Some are enamored with the BBC/PBS co produced “Sherlock” starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the role. Others will prefer the CBS version titled “Elementary” starring Jonny Lee Miller. I don’t have to make choices because I like them both but I would definitely give the edge to Elementary (mainly because they produce more than six hours a season).
But when you have two Sherlocks at once, won’t there be confusion when they both show up to 221B Baker Street (for the uninformed that is the address Sherlock Holmes lives in the books). Things are easy as the BBC/PBS version takes place in London while in the CBS version, Sherlock (while still maintaining the Baker street address) has moved to New York City.
And for those who like trivia, Jonny Lee Miller’s first wife was this famous actress (click the link to find out).
I know Christina Wald at PopSmoothie likes the BBC/PBS version as my inspiration to draw this was from her recent sketch of Cumberbatch. Any other fans of either series?
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51 responses to “Sherlock Holmes Cartoon”
It is not so elementary, Watson when there are two Holmes.
Well there are two Watsons too
I watched Elementary for a while. It is fine but too easy to figure out the plot. Also, at one point Holmes apologized to the police captain (not sure his name) and I thought that was out of character for him. Of course, I am just going off of BBC’s/Movies’ take on Sherlock. I’ve never read the books.
BBC’s Sherlock has me guessing the whole time.
I do wish that Sherlock would at least do 5 hours per year as opposed to 3.
Well it is called “Elementary” haha. Sherlock does 3 2-hour shows so it is six hours.
Woops, I meant 5 shows, not 5 hours.
Well I think it is only 3 shows haha
They must not want to strain themselves.
Definitely not
I have to remember to turn on the television so I’m not familiar with either of these. Just don’t watch television.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
I know Sandee….one day I’ll draw something you might know about haha
Don’t watch that much TV. The sharing of the London home could be worked out if the Sherlock from NYC just stayed on NYC time while the other did his London time.
haha true but they both tend to work all night.
I watched a little bit of Elementary while channel surfing and was completely confused. Watson had a sex change?
For the better Bill…for the better haha
Bill, if you keep commenting on the same sites I do, it seems all I’ll have to be doing is this… “ditto” what Bill said! [smirk]
Lazy commenter. Ditto what you said BTW
“Ditto” isn’t a form of lazy, it recognizes the previous comment cant be topped and one should concede to the master of the moment! [bows]
I admit to being lazy…come to the dark side. WE have Cheetos
I LOVE the PBS series! But I haven’t seen the one on CBS. And that’s a pretty fantastic drawing of Cumberbatch, Bearman!
Thanks Surprisingly he was the easier of the two to draw.
I did not know that tidbit about Jonny and Angie! I think everyone in Hollywood has slept with everyone else!
Maybe I should have stayed in my movie career
Hmmm… A real dilemma. Maybe they’ll have to do Paper, Scissors, Rock for it. Best outta 3
Don’t forget Dynamite.
Or Spock.
I have never heard of spock
What?? That cannot be!
It’s from the show The Big Bang Theory. I think it is:
Paper
Scissors
Rock
Lizard
Spock
Maybe they can get Mrs. Garrett to play Mrs. Hudson! Great drawing of the two Mr. H’s, Bearman !
haha perfect choice.
I like both series & watch them avidly! I like the twist of Elementary where there is a female Dr. Watson (Lucy Liu), but I also like the more traditional BBC version too. I can’t pick a favorite. Networks please don’t cancel either!
Yes don’t cancel either. This season of Sherlock had me confused until the wrap up where it was going
I’ve only seen a few episodes of the BBS series, but I thought it was really well done. Even if they don’t produce very many.
And they shouldn’t call it masterpiece theater because it gives me the old PBS vibe haha
Very nice!
thanks
Sorry my friend, but the one produced by Grenada Television featuring Jeremy Brett is the definitive Holmes for me.
Father Nature’s Corner
I’ll have to trust you on that one..
I’m an “Elementary” girl all the way. You have shocked and amazed me with your bit of trivia. As a huge fan (yes, the pathetic gushing kind) of Angelina I had no idea “my” Sherlock’s first wife.
That sherlock gets around haha Thanks Michelle
I’m going with the PBS series. It’s a little too smart for me but so well done. In any case, these are great drawings of both!
Little too smart for me too haha
I’m not familiar with the shows, but I really like your artwork!
Thanks Deb.
Why won’t they wear a deerstalker? Cumberbatch is creepy. The type of creepy that could end up at the end of your bed … or in it 🙂
Cumberbatch wore one in a few episodes.
I need to at least check out Sherlock… it has the same show runner/writer as Doctor Who (Steven Moffat). Most of my friends are into Sherlock, I think.
If you have Netflix they are showing all the seasons on there.
I’m a fan of the BBCA one. My oldest daughter got me hooked.
It was a little slow to start this year but I like it too
I just watch car rebuilding shows and home improvement shows. Not really into anything else. But I did read a lot of Sir Arthur Conan’s stories while in college.