Last month, Martin Freeman hit out at a section of the Sherlock fan base, stating that he felt that their high expectations had sucked the fun out of making the show and that his involvement was “not a thing to be enjoyed, it’s a thing of: ‘You better fucking do this, otherwise, you’re a cunt.’” […]
Martin Freeman says Sherlock’s rabid fan base took the fun out of making the show
The BBC’s Sherlock series is well known for its devoted fan base, but according to actor Martin Freeman – who plays Dr. John Watson opposite Benedict Cumberbatch’s Holmes – some of the more rabid fans only served to add to the pressure, and made making the show less fun. “To be absolutely honest, it [was] […]
Game of Thrones is the most pirated TV show of the year for the sixth year in a row
Piracy tracking site Torrent Freak has published its annual list of the most pirated TV shows of the year, with HBO’s epic fantasy series Game of Thrones leading the list for 2017 – the sixth consecutive year that it has received the rather dubious honour. Rick and Morty, Sherlock and the Prison Break revival are […]
Preview of Sherlock: The Great Game #6
Sherlock: The Great Game #6 is out this coming Wednesday, and we have a preview of the issue for you here courtesy of Titan Comics; check it out… After an intense struggle, the Golem escapes, sparing the lives of Sherlock and John. Back at the gallery, the bomber calls, using a child as a hostage, […]
Preview of Sherlock: The Great Game #5
Sherlock: The Great Game #5 is out this Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview for you here courtesy of Titan Comics; take a look… The latest issue of the brilliant manga adaptation of the fanatically followed TV show, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit). Sherlock: The Great Game #5 is out […]
Preview of Sherlock: The Great Game #4
Titan Comics’ Sherlock: The Great Game series continues this week with the release of the fourth issue, and you can take a look at a preview here… Sherlock discovers the solution to Ian Monkford’s disappearance case. Upon announcing this, the second hostage is released. John suggests that the mysterious caller is deliberately designing a game for […]
5 Characters Who Deserve a ‘Young’ TV Spinoff
George Chrysostomou on five character who deserve a ‘young’ TV spinoff… With the release and success of CBS’s Young Sheldon and other similar properties, such as FOX’s Gotham, it is perhaps the beginning of a trend that we shall see more often. Taking a character back to their childhood is usually reserved for the odd flashback, where […]
TV show deaths and strong narrative arcs
George Chrysostomou on TV show deaths and strong narrative arcs… Spoilers ahead for Game of Thrones, Westworld and Sherlock so be warned! When looking back to this last season of Game of Thrones, only a few moments really stick out to me as being memorable and somewhat iconic. The Wall coming down is of course a big one, but […]
Preview of Sherlock: The Great Game #2
Ahead of its release this coming Wednesday, Titan has unveiled a preview of Sherlock: The Great Game #2, which we have for you here… Someone is causing trouble for Sherlock Holmes and John Watson – and innocent victims are caught in the middle… A mysterious villain is setting a series of deadly puzzles for the crime-solving […]
Preview of Sherlock: The Great Game #1
Titan Comics launches its new Sherlock series The Great Game this coming Wednesday, and we have a preview of the first issue for you here; check it out… Someone is causing trouble for Sherlock Holmes and John Watson – and innocent victims are caught in the middle… A mysterious villain is setting a series of […]
