Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson: The Acquaintance (TV Mini Series) Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance (1980) User Reviews

A Holmes to rival Rathbone and Brett

[jasonpaul1966 · 10/10 · 19 March 2021]

The meeting of Holmes and Watson takes place at the start of this episode and then they embark on the case of the Speckled Band with a few minor changes to the original plot. The acting, costumes and recreation of the interior of 221B are all superb. It's funny seeing Russian streets doubling up for Baker Street and central London with street signs and extras dressed as London policemen on patrol. They have added just the right amount of humour too so it is great fun to watch. It's a great shame that these Russian episodes are not more widely known. There are occasional mistakes in the subtitles but they don't distract from what in my opinion is a portrayal of Holmes to rival those of the great Rathbone and Brett. Watson here is also easily equal to their sidekicks and portrayed as an intelligent man rather than a comic foil. I would also like to say how great their version of The hound of the Baskervilles is too.

Two stories for the price of one

[gridoon2024 · 6/10 · 28 May 2021]

The first story is "Holmes & Watson: Origins", as we witness their first meeting: it's amusing, although Watson comes across a little too thick ("where did that old guy disappear to?"). The second half is the mystery, and even if you're not familiar with it, it will become obvious quickly (basically by the moment the word "hissing" is introduced....there, I said hissing, I bet you already know the cause of death), not to mention that the suspects add up to the grand total of 1. The production is impeccable and Holmes & Watson are immaculately right for their roles. **1/2 out of 4.