Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Sherlock Holmes battles crime in the future.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century was written by Sarah L. Thomson
Parents need to know that the show contains some low-key violence (a few guns but little shooting).
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the appeal of classic detective stories like Arthur Conan Doyle's, and discuss what's distinctive about Sherlock Holmes and his trademark methods of observation and analysis.
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
This odd show is a combination of high-tech computer wizardry and Sherlock's trademark methods of observation, logical analysis, and elaborate explanations of the mystery at the end. Despite the potential for some interesting effects when combining a Victorian detective with a cyberpunk setting, the show mostly relies on clichés, both Holmesian and sci-fi, and has little new to offer. But the mysteries are intriguing enough to catch a viewer's attention, and it's fun to watch Holmes explain it all at the end with his customary panache. Not wildly exciting or dreadfully dull, this is entertaining enough to fill up a half-hour but nothing to write home (or Holmes?) about.

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