Benedict Cumberbatch plays the titular detective and does a superb job of conveying the brilliance and caustic personality of Holmes. Unlike the 1984 series, “Sherlock” also explores the more unlikable aspects of Holmes, such as his sociopathic tendencies and anti-social behavior. Dr. John Watson is played by Martin Freeman, who brings a more sarcastic and scathing side to the character. Cumberbatch and Freeman have excellent chemistry and make the strained relationship between the two characters even more believable.

And let’s not forget the mysteries. The first episode revolves around a string of serial suicides that are Holmes and Watson become involved in after the police find a dead woman wearing all pink. The second episode has Holmes and Watson trying to stop a vicious Chinese smuggling ring that murders those who have betrayed them. Finally, the third, and last, episode, is about Holmes engaging in a battle of wits against a bomber. The mysteries are well set up and the audience is strung along as Holmes and Watson delve into the cases.

Overall, “Sherlock” is a wonderful British crime drama that delivers thrills and laughs and truly sells Holmes as a new sleuth for the 21^st century.

The difference in this crime show is the murderers themselves are not just acting out of violence, there is usually something very wrong with the killers, and most are serial. The evidence comes from of course some DNA samples, but mostly from the profilers on the team. A profiler is someone who is very observant and can read someone’s actions to piece together their personality, gender, social class and physical characteristics. It is very interesting to watch how the team can catch a killer just by using their minds and logic. It also gives awareness to the audience that anybody can be a homicidal freak, not just the typical stereotypes of men that only come out at night and have never had a girlfriend.

“Criminal Minds” is not a suitable show for young viewers, unless you want your child or sibling to get the wrong idea and murder you in your sleep, or give them awful nightmares. It is gory at times, every once in a while you get a tear jerker, and the content is mature. They don’t candy coat the truth of what kind of people are out in this world with us today.

Altogether, if you are looking for a way to forget about the problems in your life and realize what a safe life you have, scare yourself, or if you love murder then “Criminal Minds” is the show for you.