Sherlock is a modern-day TV series adaption of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's book series, produced by the BBC. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, they do an impressive job of bringing historical characters into a contemporary setting. Each story is recreated visually into a one and a half-hour episode, with three episodes per season and one special. The first episode I watched happened to be the scrapped Pilot, seeing as I had bought a Bali copy of Season One and Two and it was a part of the list of episodes instead of being added as a special feature. I still believe to this day that I became so invested in Sherlock so quickly was because of the unaired pilot. There was something about the plot-holes and cringe-worthy content that made me giggle and want to watch it again and again. Nevertheless, even if I hadn't watched the Pilot first, the pure genius of the show would have been enough to draw me in. From the fast-paced deductions of Sherlock Holmes, to the caring, humanising nature of John Watson, the show contained murder cases that left you on the edge of your seat, deductions that made you wide-eyed with awe, and a balanced amount of comedy to relieve some of the tension. The casting choices only added to the perfection of the show and were superb; Benedict Cumberbatch's interpretation of Sherlock Holmes was nothing short of captivating. He completely transformed himself to fit into the role, which often threw me for a loop when I remembered that Holmes wasn't a real person, simply a fictional character being portrayed by an actor. There was a perfect balance that Cumberbatch created; he made Holmes into a human, who was irritating and made mistakes, whilst maintaining that superior knowledge Holmes has, with an additional element that made you feel for Holmes. Cumberbatch's colleague, Martin Freeman, absolutely smashed his role as Doctor John Watson. On top of the usual assistance that Watson provides Holmes, Freeman made Watson his own strong, independent character. The typical natural charm and sarcasm Freeman brings to his roles were not left scarce with Watson. The chemistry between Cumberbatch and Freeman was evident from the get-go; the choice to pair them together couldn't have been made any better. Alongside Freeman and Cumberbatch was a beautiful cast of memorable names, including Una Stubbs (Mrs. Hudson), Rupert Graves (D.I. Lestrade), Andrew Scott (Jim Moriarty) and Amanda Abbington (Mary Morstan). Every single cast member slotted into their role with ease. Much like with Cumberbatch, you often forgot that these people were actors, not real life versions of the characters they portrayed. Nothing ever felt forced or unnatural; everything gelled and flowed with genuine ease. The introduction of Mary Morstan, John Watson's love interest, brought an interesting aspect to the show. Her character helped to reunite and evolve the relationship between Watson and Holmes. I thoroughly believe and stand by the idea that without Mary's character, the show wouldn't have been able to progress properly. However, she was quickly turned from an ordinary, uncomplicated character, to a liar with a dark past and ulterior motives. Mary was portrayed in a light unfair to both her character, and as a supporting character alongside Holmes and Watson. There certainly should have been other ways to carry on the storyline without the eventual change of personality. In many an interview, it was often said by Cumberbatch, Freeman and the creators of the show, that Sherlock as a whole is about the relationship between Holmes and Watson. Whether platonic, romantic or simply as workmates, the whole show revolves around them and how they go about day-to-day life in extra-ordinary situations. The addition of the other characters was to help continue the story and portray the relationship between the main characters in a new light. If that is the purpose, why was Mary turned into a despicable person? It makes no sense. Of course, when something goes up, it must eventually come down. This was proven through the turn of Mary's character, and during season four, where the flow and meaning of show seemed to be lost in translation between the creators and viewers. The climax of the show was like a car crash; as bad as it was, you couldn't look away. By season four, logic was thrown out of the window. The show was still invigorating, but for completely different reasons. It was no longer because I enjoyed the plotline, but because I was wondering where they were going to take the show from there. The last episode of season four made me cringe with embarrassment, cower in fear, and cry in sadness. It is not an unknown fact that Steven Moffat often loses control of his storylines when given too much power, and Sherlock was no exception. He grabbed the show by the throat and shook it until it gargled out some garbage that he took as gospel. In all honesty, you could watch the final episode by itself and it would make sense as a stand-alone film. There was still connection to the previous episodes, but it felt forced and unnatural, much like a last minute thought. I was left wanting a follow up episode, just to calm my nerves and cool down the adrenaline that had been released into my system; instead, I was left stale and cold. The bright, powerful show that I started with was destroyed by the last episode. All in all, Sherlock was a good show. The amount jokes and fan connections that were created through the show were unbelievable - you can still find so many fans and interactions, even after the show was put on "hiatus" for a few years. It can't be denied, even with all the episodes and moments that weren't enjoyable, there are still many more moments that overpower the bad. It's my favourite show of all times, and nothing could change that opinion. Picking Sherlock amongst all the other shows was the best decision of my life.