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Elementary, Ep. 2.22: “Paint It Black” is a solid evolution of the Mycroft arc

There is a certain poignancy to Jonny Lee Miller’s version of Sherlock Holmes in how he acts tough when he is at his most vulnerable. When we saw his reunion with Moriarty earlier this season, it made sense that the easiest way for Sherlock to have to interact with that person was by using biting sarcasm and almost immature name-calling.

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Elementary, Ep. 2.12: “The Diabolical Kind” is must-see television

“The Diabolical Kind” begins like any other episode of Elementary might. Watson walks down the stairs, notices Sherlock sitting in his beekeeping outfit, makes a sarcastic comment about his laundry and exits the brownstone. What follows – a sequence narrated by Johnny Lee Miller, which we find out is from a correspondence with Moriarty – is “The Diabolical Kind” announcing itself as anything other than a typical episode of Elementary.

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Elementary Ep. 2.03, “We Are Everyone” continues show’s strong sophomore season

Elementary, Season 2, Episode 3, “We Are Everyone” Written by Craig Sweeny Directed by Michael Pressman Airs Thursdays at 10pm EST on CBS This week, on Elementary: Joan tries out a dating site, Sherlock puts a shoe on his head, and they both get hacked “We Are Everyone” continues Elementary’s strong start to its second …

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Elementary, Ep. 2.02: “Solve for X” – Sherlock wraps his head around maths

After last week’s season two premiere, which was very much Sherlock-heavy, “Solve for X” brings Elementary back to its week-to-week procedural proceedings with an episode that gives Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) all of the character-based material. Over the course of its first season, Elementary did a lot of this type of stuff, where we saw the relationship between Sherlock and Watson advance in small steps with one or both being given emotionally interesting moments. So, in that sense, “Solve for X” isn’t all that interesting as an individual episode in the collection of Elementary episodes that currently exist. That said, it’s still a strong example of what exactly this series is and, if a first-time viewer happened to tune in, it still behooves fans to acknowledge that it’s an episode that would probably get someone to come back next week.

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Elementary, Ep. 2.01: “Step Nine” takes Sherlock back to his origins

Elementary, Season 2: Episode 1- “Step Nine” Written by Robert Doherty & Craig Sweeny Directed by John Polson Airs Thursdays at 10pm ET on CBS For those who have yet to see Elementary for whatever reason (such as not wanting to dive into another Sherlock Holmes adaptation when there’s a perfectly good Sherlock series featuring Benedict Cumberbatch …

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Elementary Ep.1.22: “Risk Management” – the stage is set for the final act

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 22: “Risk Management” Directed by Liz Friedman Written by Liz Friedman and Robert Doherty Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS The penultimate episode of any television series always has a certain promise of anticipation as to what will happen. Elementary is no exception, and with this episode directly following on …

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Elementary, Ep.1.21: “A Landmark Story” – the quest for Moriarty continues

It has been several months since Elementary viewers were teased with the big storyline of the season: the introduction of Moriarty. In amidst the murders, banter and the logical conclusions, none of the cases have brought Holmes to same focus and drive as the capture of serial killer (and Moriarty stooge) Sebastian Moran.

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Elementary, Ep.1.20: “Dead Man’s Switch” – a seemingly endless web of blackmail, murder and confessions

Elementary Season 1, Episode 20: “Dead Man’s Switch” Directed by Larry Teng Written by Christopher Silber and Liz Friedman Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS After yet another extended break from our screens, Elementary returns and the good news is that it will remain in its weekly slot until the epic two-hour season finale …

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Elementary, Ep.1.19: “Snow Angels”: homicide, robbery and a surprising new supporting character

“Snow Angels” has it all; gun action, robbery, new characters, snow…it all begins with an interesting cold opening – forced entry, a tall blonde and a would-be homicide. But it seems that this little snippet of action is easily overshadowed by the remaining 40 minutes or so.

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Elementary, Ep. 1.18: “Déjà Vu All Over Again” – two cases for the price of one.

Elementary Season 1, Episode 18: “Déjà Vu All Over Again” Written by Mark Rodenbeck Directed by Jerry Levine Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS Like most great partnerships, it all starts with a flashback – during a seemingly normal evening, Watson gets a call to become the sober companion to a person with a weird …

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Elementary, Ep. 1.17: “Possibility Two” has clever case, lacks personal touches

Elementary Season 1, Episode 17: “Possibility Two” Written by Mark Hoffman Directed by Seith Mann Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS So, how do you follow last week’s heartwarming ‘confession’ by a seemingly indifferent detective and the official pairing of Holmes and Watson?  As it would appear, you follow it with a somewhat delicious …

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Elementary Ep.1.16, “Details” – personal vendetta against Detective Bell brings Holmes and Watson closer together

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 16: “Details” Directed by Sanaa Hamri Written by Jeffrey Paul King and Jason Tracey Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS After the last few episodes, skeptics have reached the conclusion that this series is actually not that bad.  In fact, Elementary is pretty darn good – thanks to the melee …

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Elementary, Ep.1.14, ‘The Deductionist’: Escaped serial killer opens up Holmes’ old wounds

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 14: “The Deductionist” Written by Craig Sweeny and Robert Doherty Directed by John Poison Aired Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Due to the Super Bowl, there is a bit of mix-up with Elementary, so there are two episodes for the price of one this week.  After a curious cold opening …

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Elementary, Ep.1.15, ‘A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs’: Return of old friend poses as the ultimate temptation for Holmes.

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 15: “A Giant Gun, Filled With Drugs” Written by Christopher Silber, Corrine Brinkerhoff and Liz Friedman Directed by Guy Ferland Aired Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS After a quite tense episode, there is a glimpse into Holmes’ past as his old drug dealer – in the guise of an old …

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Elementary Ep.1.13, “The Red Team” – conspiracy murder mystery highlights strong return for show

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 13: “The Red Team” Directed by John Poison Written by Jeffrey Paul King and Craig Sweeny Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS. Elementary, Season 1, Episode 13: “The Red Team” Directed by John Polson Written by Jeffrey Paul King and Craig Sweeny Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS. Starring …

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Elementary Ep.1.12, “M” – at last, we’ve hit pay dirt!

. Elementary, Season 1, Episode 12: “M” Directed by John Polson Written by Robert Doherty Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS. Starring Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Gregson), Jon Michael Hill (Detective Bell) For the last three months, we have been through the ins and outs of …

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Elementary Ep.1.11, “Dirty Laundry” – Holmes goes all James Bond

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 11: “Dirty Laundry” Directed by John Coles Written by Liz Friedman and Jonathan Silber Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS. Starring Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Gregson), Jon Michael Hill (Detective Bell).  Guest starring Melissa Farman (Carly Purcell), Mark Moses (Oliver Purcell) and …

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Kill Bill: The five manners of fighting in Tarantino’s kung fu opus

If Tarantino’s films of the 1990s announced the writer-director’s as a phenom for writing formidably snappy dialogue that enhanced characterization, his films of the 00s, while continuing to demonstrate the aforementioned writing prowess, suggest that he is equally adept at staging and filming wonderful action scenes, be they brawls, gun fights or contests  of martial …

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Elementary Ep.1.10, “The Leviathan” – intriguing and clever, Happy Holidays everyone!

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 10: “The Leviathan” Directed by Peter Werner Written by Corinne Brinkerhoff and Craig Sweeny Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS. Starring Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Gregson), Jon Michael Hill (Detective Bell).  Guest starring Freda Foh Sheh (Mary Watson), Gbenga Akinnagbe (Jeremy Lopez) …

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Elementary Ep.1.09, “You do it to yourself” – Holmes is human after all!

Elementary, Season 1, Episode 9: “You do it to yourself” Directed by Phil Abraham Written by Peter Blake Airs Thursdays at 10pm (ET) on CBS. Starring Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Gregson), Jon Michael Hill (Detective Bell).  Guest starring Adam Rothenberg (Liam Danow), Kristy Wu (Jun Annunzio) and …

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‘Kill Bill Vol. 1’ – Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned

Kill Bill Vol. 1 Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino 2003, USA Starring Uma Thurman (The Bride/Black Mamba), David Carradine (Bill/Snake Charmer), Lucy Liu (O-Ren Ishii/Cottonmouth), Vivica Fox (Vernita Green/Copperhead), Daryl Hannah (Elle Driver/California Mountain Snake), Michael Madsen (Budd/Sidewinder). Also starring Sonny Chiba, Julie Dreyfus, Chiaki Kuriyama, Gordon Liu and Michael Parks. “Revenge is a …

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