Sherlock is a crafty contemporary retake on the classic Sherlock Holmes tales by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Its not easy to adapt this tale to a contemporary setting but the writers and directors of Sherlock manage to do so with flair. The sombre tones of the original, are remodeled and freshened up, with bright zany, overtones. Holmes now spends his time using modern tech gadgets not a magnifying glass to solves crimes in tandem with his prodigious intellect.

That said, the classic bones of the tale are still there. The relationship between Holmes and Dr Watson, arch nemesis Moriarty and others are firmly cemented in place. Along with the manic, self abusive aspects of the sleuths personality.

Whilst I, personally, am not a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch, his very British Holmes is a perfect fit for this role. Indeed, it almost feels as if he were made to play the part. As does Martin Freeman who is fits seamlessly into the role of Dr Watson.

My only criticism of this show is it tends to overplay its hand somewhat at times. Its a little too zany, a little too hysterical and simply put at times its just plain silly. Some of the crime solving assumptions made, don't really hold together all that well either.

That said, I do not think this new version of Holmes is as much a crime drama as it is enjoyable entertainment. If you try to follow along and solve the mysteries Holmes and co faces, you will most likely come away feeling frustrated and maybe a little bemused.

I have enjoyed Sherlock to date and plan to keep watching. Eight out of ten from me.