Holmes and Watson

I was pleased with the way the relationship was portrayed in this adaptation ... I liked how Watson was a much stronger character, more in keeping with the original stories, rather than the "bumbling idiot" stereotype that unfortunately still persists. The original Watson was certainly very tolerant when it came to Holmes' eccentricities, but was always man enough to call him out on anything he disagreed with: one of my favourite moments was in "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton" when Holmes is planning to break into the villain's home and Watson tells him that he's going with him or else he'll go straight to the police!

Plus I thought that their relationship was portrayed much more accurately overall. In the books Holmes was always a bit inclined to take advantage of Watson's good nature, but he frequently called Watson his friend and there's a really touching moment in "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" when Watson is grazed by a bullet and Holmes is really frightened in case the wound is serious. Let's face it, someone as brilliant as Holmes would never put up with an idiot, let alone have one as his only friend!

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I agree, David I think their relationship was indeed very strained; sure in the long run they're good friends, but the term "sweet" does not come to mind

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