Elementary 2x1

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Discussion post for Elementary 2x1 'Step Nine'

Spoilers in the comments.

What did you think?

Comments

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As many have already pointed out, there were some issues with this episode that somewhat spoiled much of the fun I was expecting to have with Elementary's return.

Since we still get 20+(?) episodes to go, I'm willing to believe some of the plot holes will be tended to along the way, as well as bigger and better things shall come and make up for the bad stuff.

Now, what I liked about 'Step Nine':

Sherlock's actively doing his best to follow the steps of recovery. His attempted apology to Lestrade was a great scene;

Sibling rivalry: I'm sorry, I just love all that sass and the fact that, deep down, it was crystal clear that they do love each other a lot;

Mycroft: fantastic casting choice and Ifans did not disappoint by playing such a smooth, suave version. I personally liked the route the writers took for this character, for what is worth;

Joan seemed in her element even more than before, all that cloudy self-doubt long gone;

The Lestrade arc is really interesting and I particularly liked the writers' take on his unhealthy vanity and need for spotlight, pushing further the conversation on the topic of addiction (considering how widely accepted the idea of it being restricted to alcohol, drugs and gambling is). Plus, having Sherlock realize how painful it really is to be on the 'other side';

Aim alone here or does anyone thinks that the outside of 221b is architecture porn? What a sweet looking building, damn;

Cap. Gregson got his hair did.