While researching several websites trying to choose what to watch next (Just finished the most recent season of Breaking Bad), it dawned on me that I couldn't even remember the last time I watched a British TV series.

Sherlock called out to me, it being ranked up there with some of the best TV shows (according to IMDb), but its been nothing but average.

Cumberbatch is the best thing about the show, he plays Sherlock brilliantly. Unfortunately this is totally let down with some really poor acting from some of the supporting actors and completely unbelievable plot elements.

And while Cumberbatch did make me laugh and smile at times, any attempt at suspense or mystery just failed. By the end of the last episode it was actually painful to watch.

So if (like me) you're coming to this show with a background in watching mostly top-quality American dramas, then lower your expectations.