Elementary 1x16

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Discussion post for Elementary 116 - 'Details'

Spoilers in the comments.

What did you think?


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Comments

[unovis.livejournal.com]

Finally, as a friend said, we're over the hump, and Joan has accepted the role of Holmes's associate instead of his nanny. I'd have loved to have heard how her name came up in the conversation between Holmes and his father, and who mentioned her first.

Nice interaction between the two of them this time, from exasperated to earnest to sweet (with Joan looking appropriately thoughtful/almost fearful in evaluating Holmes's offer). I had to laugh at the silliness of the tennis ball attack and her ultimate payback with the cushion.

Holmes's shirts have been buttoned tightly up to the top in the past few shows, making him look a little choked and stiffer. This isn't a fun show for suit porn, though there was something fabulous going on with Aiden Quinn in one scene, wearing his shield at his belt.

It's nice that they're trying to give Bell a personality, finally, but the actor's still a lox. The bad guys and his brother were livelier, and I hope we get to see more of "Mr. Cheese." I was disappointed that the woman cop, especially as a boxer, wasn't going to be a new recurring character. I'd really like to see a woman detective or sergeant as a regular, filling out Gregson's staff.

Maybe we can look forward to seeing more of Gregson's life now, too?

[c-lou-b.livejournal.com]

"Maybe we can look forward to seeing more of Gregson's life now, too?"

Hope so!!

[fenm.livejournal.com]

I'd really like to see a woman detective or sergeant as a regular, filling out Gregson's staff.

Agreed. Having more women regulars would be nice. Joan is amazing, but she's the only female character who gets involved in the meat of the stories. Her therapist shows up from time to time, but isn't involved in the cases (nor should she be, of course). It'd be great to have a female cop or someone who actually interacts with Joan and Sherlock in the course of their cases.