tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512050174377678428.post2180379393098903004..comments2024-03-26T09:32:26.565-05:00Comments on Sherlock Peoria: Inspired by Sherlock Holmes. One of them, anyway.Sherlock Peoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09896656391037436805noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512050174377678428.post-25624171667617366902014-05-16T07:48:06.305-05:002014-05-16T07:48:06.305-05:00You work has only confirmed my suspicion that Elem...You work has only confirmed my suspicion that Elementary is probably not worth my time. May I take this space to discuss my current un-favorite TV show? <br /><br />AMC's TUR(backwards)N is supposedly based on the Real History of the Real Culper Spy Ring in the Real American Revolution. They keep reminding us! However, I've been brushing up on the Revolution ever since Sleepy Hollow finished its season. That batshit fantasy, with its witty writing & vivid characters, doesn't claim to do anything but entertain. However, the writers do know their history--then they gleefully equip The Headless Hessian with a shotgun & a semi-automatic when he reappears in 21st century Sleepy Hollow. <br /><br />To me, it's quite obvious that TURN is only "inspired by" history. But all the rewriting has not made it more entertaining--only more boring. It started out slow, focusing on the invented emotional problems of a real Culper spy--depicted as a cabbage farmer clad in a hipster beanie & a leather jacket. Who has an Oirish accent, although his father speaks "American." <br /><br />That slow beginning was reflected in the ratings. It's gotten more entertaining--with a creditable George Washington (no, he wasn't a a creaky old man) & three Brits gleefully chewing up the scenery as The Nutso Redcoat, The By-The-Book Redcoat & The Sexy Redcoat. But its lost most of its audience. <br /><br />It's almost possible to forgive historical (or canon) inaccuracy if a show is really entertaining. If it isn't, what's the point? Sunday night is overburdened with great TV--Mad Men & Game of Thrones! In my market, TURN conflicts with Call the Midwife. So I watch the midwives in grubby 50's London & check out the faux-Revolution On Demand.....<br />not Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956053583913278364noreply@blogger.com