The second season of Sherlock aired in January 2012. It follows the first season's format, with the episodes being three movie-length shows instead of six 45-minute episodes. The first episode picks up where the first season cliffhanger left off, showing the resolution of the standoff with Moriarty (who is used sparingly from that point until the third episode) which leads into that episode's story. The three episodes again have fairly independent stories with the third being the big Moriarty tie back episode. The season again ends on a cliffhanger, but it is a bit different than the kind of cliffhanger that ended the first season.
For those who get the blu-ray set, the episodes are spread across two discs, with the first two episodes on disc one and the third on the second disc. For extras, there are commentary tracks on episodes one and two and a behind-the-scenes featurette that runs approximately 20 minutes on disc two. It's not a ton of material, but what was included is good.
Overall, if you liked or loved the first season, you will likely feel the same about this one. The acting and writing continue to be top-notch, with the episodes paying homage to the books, but putting a modern spin on the stories. Cumberbatch and Freeman continue to have great chemistry and play their roles to perfection. And, the various supporting actors (both regular and the ones brought in for a particular episode) are great as well. I definitely recommend the show.
For those who get the blu-ray set, the episodes are spread across two discs, with the first two episodes on disc one and the third on the second disc. For extras, there are commentary tracks on episodes one and two and a behind-the-scenes featurette that runs approximately 20 minutes on disc two. It's not a ton of material, but what was included is good.
Overall, if you liked or loved the first season, you will likely feel the same about this one. The acting and writing continue to be top-notch, with the episodes paying homage to the books, but putting a modern spin on the stories. Cumberbatch and Freeman continue to have great chemistry and play their roles to perfection. And, the various supporting actors (both regular and the ones brought in for a particular episode) are great as well. I definitely recommend the show.
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