CBS Modern Version Of SHERLOCK HOLMES To Be Set In New York; Name Revealed

CBS Modern Version Of SHERLOCK HOLMES To Be Set In New York; Name Revealed

Deadline is reporting that the American Sherlock Holmes being created by CBS finally has a title. Click jump for all the details...

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By LucasMend - Jan 17, 2012 12:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Sherlock Holmes
Source: Deadline


Deadline is reporting that CBS's modern take on Sherlock Holmes will be named Elementary. The show is described as a modern take on the characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle, with Sherlock now living in New York City. Robert Doherty wrote the script and will also be the executive producer for the project, alongside Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman.


Official note from Deadline:
Elementary, from CBS TV Studios and studio-based Timberman/Beverly Prods., is described as a modern take on the cases of the pipe-smoking private eye created by Arthur Conan Doyle, with Sherlock now living in New York City. Doherty wrote the script and is executive producing the project with Sarah Timberman & Carl Beverly.


The first time we heard about the CBS modern take on the character was back in September of last year, when the studio bought the rights for the show. Having this official announcement today come as no surprise after the success that the season two of BBC' Sherlock had this month, specially with its season finale, not to forget the debut of the second Guy Ritchie's movie for the character, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, which was released last month.




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Nick56
Nick56 - 1/17/2012, 12:18 PM
If its at least half as good as Sherlock, Ill watch it
GoldenMan
GoldenMan - 1/17/2012, 12:22 PM
It may be good, but I'd rather SHerlock just be left alone. Too good to be tarnished by some American rip-off.
jazzman
jazzman - 1/17/2012, 12:31 PM
F**K this show Sherlock in New York this is bullsh!t. BBC Sherlock is the best is already the modern version of Sherlock Holmes.
scarecrow007
scarecrow007 - 1/17/2012, 12:46 PM
Russian Sherlock Holmes will always be the best!
jazzman
jazzman - 1/17/2012, 12:55 PM
@SuperDude001

nah most likely they going to be American
imnotahero
imnotahero - 1/17/2012, 1:31 PM
"Elementary, my dear Watson" is not from any of the Holmes books. Its like the deerstalker, Its come out of plays and common misconceptions about the character. So [frick] this show, right off the bat. Secondly, BBC's Sherlock is my favorite TV show. There is no way to top it. Thirdly, having him be american is [frick]ing stupid. Why not just create a new character who is an homage to Holmes, like, for instance...House M.D.? Jeez, with all of the re-imaginings and re-tellings, Sherlock Holmes is becoming the new trend like: Vampires. Can't wait for the Twilight version of Sherlock.
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 1/17/2012, 1:31 PM
America just steals all our shows because the majority of there tv is crap
jeremySee
jeremySee - 1/17/2012, 1:36 PM
stupid. stupid. stupid.

imagination is dead.
MovieMaster
MovieMaster - 1/17/2012, 1:42 PM
So basically, the americans saw that Sherlock was [frick]ing great TV, so they nicked the idea, called it Elementary and based it in America? Wow they really do have no ideas. No wonder why Britain is winning on the media side of things.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 1/17/2012, 1:43 PM
BBC ONE IS VERY HARD TO TOP.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 1/17/2012, 1:45 PM
That is the stupidest idea i have ever heard!

And i agree with Nomis! The modern american version is already made!
KingKazma
KingKazma - 1/17/2012, 1:46 PM
@PredatorWOLF
Agreed, and most of them are ripoffs of good British television shows.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 1/17/2012, 1:48 PM
agreed! this will be just a lame, watered down version of "Sherlock."
SoulAllFlush
SoulAllFlush - 1/17/2012, 1:50 PM
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


oh, America.
ElDarkside
ElDarkside - 1/17/2012, 1:53 PM
@Nomis. Right on...Wise ass, druggie who solves medical mysteries instead of crime mysteries. THere's even a refernce to Sherlock on HouseMD wiki.

Last couple seasons have been lame though. I watch the reruns all the time. But hey, somehow that show has made it 8 seasons, of only 4-5 were really good.

FYI - House MD was the most watched television show in the world in 2008.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 1/17/2012, 1:53 PM
I refuse to support this
DaneE5R
DaneE5R - 1/17/2012, 2:03 PM
I'm basically sick of New York.
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 1/17/2012, 2:07 PM
There is House...and for those fortunate enough to catch it, Sherlock (balls to the wall awesome by the way). Then you have series that follow the formula of a gifted mind that works for/helps/assists a police force or fbi (the mentalist, numb3rs, and unforgettable which are on or was on CBS).What new niche does CBS think they are going to fill?
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 1/17/2012, 2:43 PM
@Xenix
bingo
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 1/17/2012, 2:58 PM
Eh...what!? I'll stick with Sherlock, no matter how good it is.
dennee
dennee - 1/17/2012, 3:01 PM
not cool, they cannot compete with Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 1/17/2012, 3:25 PM
He never actually said the phrase, "Elementary my dear Watson"

Failure
BatSupe3
BatSupe3 - 1/17/2012, 3:28 PM
@Xenix, your comment has just made you one of my heroes, I think Psych is one of the best things to happen to TV personally. As far as this show goes, I may give it a chance, but more than likely I'll pass...
Gothamkid
Gothamkid - 1/17/2012, 3:31 PM
@ SoulAllFlush....When I heard this a laughed so hard I do believe a little bit of wee came out. Now, I could be mistaken, but I think another rip off of a British series just shows the quality that is going around American TV at the moment. Common America, you have some good shows leave this one alone. Don't ruin another good series with your wee provoking crap!!!
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 1/17/2012, 3:57 PM
CBS really should sit on this for a while. There is no way they top the BBC's series which is doing the same thing and better.
Bartman87
Bartman87 - 1/17/2012, 3:58 PM
Not everyone gets to watch Sherlock, hell it won't even be on BBCA
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 1/17/2012, 4:28 PM
Dawnelldo@
LOL what are you talking about...or dont you remember Robert downey jr playing sherlock...or angelina jolie playing lara croft..all british characters jack ass..you british foreigner comment is invalid
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 1/17/2012, 4:30 PM
AMERICAN HAs RIPPED OFF or Are Ripping off

The inbetweeners
SKINS
Misfits
Being Human

(FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE) lol
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