And how many shows - American or British - can say that about their heroines of color?Ĥ.) Half of the main Elementary cast is comprised of people of color. Joan Watson is no sidekick and consistently proves herself to be Sherlock’s equal time and time again. Irene Adler notwithstanding, the BBC’s Sherlock is not a fine example of multifaceted female characters. Unlike Sherlock Writer/Exec Producer Steve Moffatt who makes so many homophobic jokes in Sherlock that making a drinking game out of it could lead to alcohol poisoning, the writers of Elementary keep their comedy a tad more sophisticated and a tad less offensive.īecause as an LGBTQ, I just love having my orientation mocked every time I watch a TV show.ĥ.) The writers of Elementary actually know how to write women (of color) Unlike BBC’s Sherlock that takes place in a very whitewashed London, Elementary takes place in a diverse New York where POCs can be seen everywhere: in the background, as police officers, as execs being interviewed for cases, as recurring characters, in all socio-economic classes from all walks of like.Ħ.) Virtually no heterosexist/homophobic jokes I would explain how but that would be spoilers.ħ.) The setting takes place in a realistic world If you saw Season 1, Episode 2 of BBC’s Sherlock, “ The Blind Banker,” you know exactly the fuckery that I’m referencing.Ĩ.) Elementary features a superior Irene Adler and Moriarty Unlike the BBC’s Sherlock, who’s consistently a dick to everyone and gets a pass because he’s white and “ speshul,” Elementary’s Sherlock, while also a dick, actually gets called out on his antics and there are repercussions for said antics.Īnd true to the original text, Elementary’s Sherlock actually respects human beings even if they aren’t on his level.ĩ.) Elementary Featured Multiple Asians In An Episode Without Epic Racefail 10.) The Magical Speshul White Guy Actually Gets Called Out On His BS
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