A Study in Pink

Right out of the gate, this show was firing on all cylinders. With nary a wasted moment, this episode establishes the characters, their relationships, the mystery, the humor, and the innovative cinematic style of the show. I was definitely hooked by the end.

By the time this came out, Moffat had already won acclaim for his part in the updated version of "Doctor Who", so it comes as no surprise that "Sherlock" has a quality and attention to detail in writing that is leagues above the majority of TV out there. It certainly helps that some awesome casting choices were made, my personal favorite is Freeman as Watson. He nailed it. A great start to a fantastic series.

it is ridiculous how fantastic this is as a pilot. i have never seen a pilot so good, and probably never will. they way the show just brings you into its world and introduces you to its characters, they way it establishes itself without lulling on the action and the delicious wit that most shows don't develop until their second season, is truly mind-boggling. it is seriously impossible for someone to watch 10 minutes of this show and not fall in love with every aspect of it.

Hollywood, take notice. This is how you make a Sherlock Holmes adaptation. In one word: brilliant!

Fascinating introduction to the re-imagining of the character

The beginning of a truly excellent adaptation. Supurbly written, great cast and well directed.

One of my favorite episodes, mostly because the interactions and the dialog are pitch perfect. The start of an amazing series.

Cumberbatch as Sherlock is such an unlikeable character, that he becomes fascinating to follow. Well functioning, perhaps, but still a sociopath that cares for no one - only figuring out the puzzle matters. A great mix between old and new, and very entertaining.

Solid update.

Still my favorite episode of the series. Contains the best "Sherlock sums up all the clues that let him know something instantly" scenes of the series, does a great job building the dynamics between the characters. Great final scene between Sherlock and the villain, and establishes the aesthetics of the show well.