Sherlock: Pilot’s Progress
Previously on this blog, I discussed why I thought watching both Sherlock pilots was an excellent exercise for film-makers.
A couple of weeks ago, I was afforded the opportunity to test this theory. My good friends at Realm Pictures had yet to see any of the Sherlock series and were therefore in an ideal position: they could watch the unaired pilot first, consider improvements, and then watch the aired version.
***As before, extensive episode content discussed beyond this point. WATCH FIRST.***
I shouldn't try to predict my friends' reactions. Also, seeing through fresh eyes and undergoing that experience with them gave me new perspective.
The first thing was that they felt the cab connection was obvious early (I watched it with friends the first time and nobody got it, but I've always been terrible at murder mysteries). They also preferred the first Sherlock meeting scene in the computer lab, but they may be down to taste.
They were not fond of the little text labels...