Sherlock 1x2 REACTION!! "The Blind Banker"

[@evanschenck7985]

"If a coworker of mine didn't show up for work then Id investigate...Unless its Calvin, then it's normal" Lmao Calvin is a man of mystery

[@Priceluked]

Calvin's off being a detective.

[@enso8762]

Calvin also disappeared in the drunk eric episode.

[@LabradorIndependent]

"The Blind...baker"

[@Antony_Oscar]

I died... :D

[@MARYWTHER]

It would have been a really different episode "a baker was murdered and his bakery was robbed"

[@enso8762]

Cooking with Blindwave... lol

[@deanospeedster4507]

in UK it was originally called baker

[@rujon288]

We all read it like that first

[@AmalaFrequents]

UK film nerd (did it for my degree)- US television uses a lot more classical hollywood narrative editing where the emotional punch is the guide so emotional time rules over chronological time, UK tv is influenced more by european realism -it's kind of a hybrid- which prefers to have more psychological realism, so you postpone emption to make you do the running and transitions bc you're going more for psychological identification with the situation of the character rather than witnessing their emotional story (in very reductive generalised terms). Also british tv doesn't have to consolodate. You can see some of the change with netflix on American tv production, but british tv grew from non-commercial channels so there were no advert breaks so the suspense building can be slower since you don't have to build in an emotional hook to keep interest after the break. US tv is being influenced more by european style though, usually more for emotional realism but the wider shots, less cuts, slower build and internal time. It's a very intresting subject. You might find it interesting to watch something like Versailles, which is French but made in English (to appeal to wider european market). It has a very different style to most US tv but more similar to British. You get it spelled out a lot less the boundry between internal psychological reality and external, and the way emotion is played is subtely different. They also show people moving through the landscape a lot more, and the dirt and grime of the landscape so you feel repulsed or awed by the contrast. (Although warning has way more graphic sex scenes than US tv). Plus, it's a really cool way to learn about Louis the Sun King and the building of Versailles, and is pretty popular in Europe.

[@wlf3514]

i appreciate this

[@Asfian11]

AmalaFrequents yo this was so interesting to read, thanks for the info! I’ve always wondered why British and American tv styles are so different

[@c.h.f4155]

omg when Shane accidentally erased his notes hahahha I'm so happy you're liking it! #DetectiveDuo

[@buenolicious9113]

Fell in love with this series just because y'all started reacting to it. Never thought I'd see, let alone enjoy it.

[@junpi8562]

At some point isn't it said that Mycroft puts money in his bank account?

[@AnnekeOosterink]

They both do come across as quite posh, so I kinda assumed they are independently wealthy, so trust fund or something.

[@adamcain4037]

Can't wait to see the reaction to the next episode. Such a good one

[@crowtsoff]

If you want ciphers, you should watch "Gravity Falls". There are tons of it in the series.

[@morrolan80]

Just finished watching the Doctor Who reaction to The Waters of Mars and this features the same actress playing Soo Lin Yao. i like that Shane mistook Sherlock for the Doctor, Benedict Cumberbatch would have made a fantastic Doctor.

[@karkatvantas9557]

He actually auditioned for Matt Smith's role, and Matt auditioned for Sherlock. I believe Moffat encouraged them to try out for the other roles. Benedict would have made a good Doctor at the time, but he's too famous now.

[@karkatvantas9557]

Yes, obviously. You want the actor to be iconic for playing the Doctor, not attached to another iconic role like Benedict is to Sherlock. The only exception is Peter Capaldi, but Malcolm Tucker is a British icon, not so much a global one, and even then a lot of British people don't know of Tucker, so Capaldi can still be iconic for Doctor Who. Obviously the actors can go on and do other things, but they're still known for playing the Doctor.

[@notbubu]

Yep, Gemma Chan. Also seen in an episode of The IT Crowd!

[@Fyrecide]

This is one of the first things I saw Gemma Chan in (girl who plays Soo Lin, the sister of The Spider) and I immediately loved her in it. She's going to be amazing in The Eternals!

[@cricketcsk03]

Wtf.. I never realised this was Gemma.. Now I know why always feel like I have seen her before.. I have seen Sherlock, all episodes like 5-10 times lol

[@Fyrecide]

@@cricketcsk03 Yup. She’s been in a few things before Eternals, but this is one of the first I remember seeing her in.

[@cricketcsk03]

@@Fyrecide Oh yeah.. she's been in so many things.. and I've probably watched a few of them too.. She was in Doctor Who too.. one of her earlier roles

[@moviesmatter2660]

So glad you guys are reacting to this series. Loving these videos. Can’t wait for some of the greatest episodes.

[@gregmooney94]

Paul Chequer, the actor who played Eugene Jones in the Torchwood episode Random Shoes, was DI Dimmock in this episode.

[@jango7472]

It’s really cool to see Shane this excited to watch and talk about the show. Shane if you see this check out Blacklist have a feeling you will love it!

[@ChocolatierRob]

This episode displays some of the least competent bad guys from all of the show. The first example being - Why did they kill the guy _before_ finding out where the McGuffin was? Always remember, it's pillage _then_ burn.

[@gevorg1989]

M told them to? 🤔

[@matthewnash8556]

Kind of a filler episode, but still fun to see you guys enjoy it!

[@Wolf6119]

I feel like any show where "filler" takes up a literal third of the season is not the kind of show where "filler" is a relevant or particularly applicable term...

[@matthewnash8556]

I agree, I just dont know how else to describe the underwhelming nature of this episode, its just there to be there and have some fun. To fill.

[@YellowBunny]

In my opinion, this episode is still better than 2x2 and all of season 4.

[@wingbullet]

To me, this one is almost the lowest. Maybe 2x2 is lower, but season 4 is definitely better than this. Especially 4x3 is good.

[@nootnoot7088]

Man I'm excited for you guys' reaction to the next episode 'cause that had me pumped the entire time.

[@alexjames4507]

When comparing it to the other ones, this episode is kind meh

[@npe9483]

I really like this one, it is a very distinctive and has the code is quite a fun thing to watch Sherlock find out.

[@LabradorIndependent]

Episode 2 has a habit of being the weaker of the season. Season 1, 2 and 3 all have stronger first and last episodes. Season 4 is probably the only exception. Still a satisfying episode though.

[@npe9483]

Alex Hodgkinson I think Hounds is a disaster. It's a complete mess and doesn't work in any of the ways I think the writers intended it to. Sorry, I appreciate other views are available.

[@paulamartinez7493]

Yeah, I agree. I actually like this episode much more than Hounds

[@YellowBunny]

In my opinion, this episode is still better than 2x2 and all of season 4.

[@stileskuchiki7978]

Can't wait for episode 3!!!

[@CO6883-o3c]

Next episode is arguably the best.

[@jeetjoshi6669]

Looking really forward to next one...

[@frazergreen6786]

Can you guys please do a reaction series to the BBC's ''Life on Mars'' series' starring John Simm

[@cutthr0atjake]

Frazer Green ...and then follow it up with Ashes To Ashes.

[@glenmcculla6843]

OMFG I didn' tknow i wanted this until now but YES.

[@frazergreen6786]

Obviously.

[@megasauruss]

Cannot WAIT for you guys' reaction to Hounds of Baskerville...

[@LuciusBaxton]

I have to admit, i was never a big fan of Shane, but dude, you are killing it, i love you in this.

[@npe9483]

I put this episode in mid rankings - maybe 7th of the 13 episodes. If The Six Thatchers and other misfires such as The Hounds of Baskerville are at the bottom and Reichenbach Falls is the best, it's somewhere in between.

[@katsurakotarou2]

Actually the Enigma machine was first cracked by the Polish in 1932

[@wandanemer2630]

"Let Watson in." I FUCKING KNOW, RIGHT??

[@npe9483]

My own rankings of Sherlock episodes. 1. The Reichenbach Fall 2. His Last Vow 3. A Study In Pink 4. The Great Game 5. Scandal In Belgravia 6. The Abominable Bride 7. The Blind Banker 8. The Lying Detective 9. The Final Problem 10. The Empty Hearse 11. Sign Of The Three 12. The Six Thatchers 13. Hounds Of Baskerville

[@thescarfispurple5727]

Good but I would rank Scandal in bergravia higher, it is a television masterpiece.

[@JRF1004]

13.The Blind Banker 12.The Empty Hearse 11.The Six Tatchers 10.The Hounds Of Baskerville 9.The Sign Of Three 8.His Last Vow 7.The Abominable Bride 6.A Study In Pink 5.The Great Game 4.Scandal In Belgravia 3.The Lying Detective 2.The Reichenbach Fall 1.The Final Problem

[@brookdavis994]

Would have ranked Hounds of Baskerville much higher!

[@ericmishima]

I just really like Sign of 3.

[@martynnotman3467]

NPE 94 i love Baskerville!

[@ZXaria]

I assume you said Baker as a joke as a reference of 221B Bakerstreet, Sherlock's Home?

[@Schmidteren]

A good advice. Don't notebook and watch superb stories. Take them in fully. Don't be in the mindstate of "I need to remember this thing lets write it down" ... Rather be in the mindstate of: "Immerse myself in the c haracters and story, internally think things while I go a long." How to best enjoy a good story imo.

[@malaki229]

Dont know if you are still active or now you know this but the reason they take notes is because they watch so many shows at a time

[@justanotherfangirl9244]

I love your reviews do much

[@Star471]

Best show ever

[@lechat8533]

For me, Jeremy Brett is the ultimate Sherlock Holmes. I never thought I`d like "Sherlock" but to my surprise, I learned to love it relatively quickly. But the blockbuster version with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law isn`t really my cup of tea.

[@gevorg1989]

Did you see Soviet version?

[@Turbopotato3000]

take the route of some guys on a podcast called "bastard sermon" just say whatever crazy story you did is just a work of fiction for your book, or past the stature of limitations

[@gracetaylor6200]

Roundabout 1:20 -- I've never agreed with someone so much over the issue of tea kettles.

[@operatorlink]

You guys should do a reaction on Luther

[@Tulkas219]

Yeah I second this!

[@mitchinga1]

Yes!!

[@Kasino80]

I forgot about John's date in this one. I'd wish she stayed around for longer.

[@sofiyanali2489]

Sure it may be a filler episode, but it's the best filler I'd seen in a while!

[@hunterclan2010]

The British didn't unlock the enigma code of the Nazi's 1st, the first one to crack it was Poland's underground army basically Poland's organized rebels. A lil tidbit for Blindwave's advid historian :).

[@deemura]

She's not a mortician. She's a specialist registrar. A pathologist. You should really read her blog. Because throughout the the interaction, she's aware of his manipulation.

[@ReubenSinha]

If you guys like ciphers, you should watch Gravity Falls

[@deemura]

Big brother takes care of his all expenses.

[@PoissonVisageStudios]

Kingsman was Matthew Vaughan

[@gabriellacipriani7845]

I actually really liked this episode.....

[@xphantom1177]

Episode 3 next please !!

[@casey22499]

Johnlock

[@Mia-xu1mb]

Casey Mead I FOUND ANOTHER SHIPPER :D

[@_nike_5268]

I Love Sherlock (Benedict) I am german an i Love this reactions

[@gevorg1989]

I'd recommend to check Vasiliy Livanov version. UK recognised his version as one of the best

[@TheMonyarm]

There are so many different Sherlock Holmes book sets out there, but no Arsene Lupin sets.

[@gevorg1989]

Did Omar Si's seriss change the situation?

[@loireloire482]

Problem is I don't have a book Speaks volumes

[@Dularr]

How about Wild Wild Country on Nextflix. It has a lot to react too.

[@rosekyo]

Maybe you guys can do BBC Merlin if you haven't already? Or put it on a to-do list?

[@HPFF8TEFF]

It was on their big list (I know I recommended it) and I know that quite a few people voted for it in the big poll, so perhaps we just have to wait for them to get through a couple of shows until it appears :)

[@emmag3783]

You guys should react to Charmed. Love this video.

[@lizewilcox9898]

Guys, her name isn't Sin Loo, it's Soo Lin Yao. Lol

[@marc-alexandreplouffe505]

Not Guy Richie, its Matthew Vhaughn boys :)

[@JRF1004]

This was good but the most forgettable episode

[@AJ-cv9zf]

You obviously missed season 4 😆

[@rg9991]

@@AJ-cv9zf there are no S4s in Ba Sing Se

[@gevorg1989]

6։38 a dictionary? All the other books are just remakes, as a meme said 😅

[@woxi4899]

what does Shane use to write his notes on? anyone know?

[@EloImFizzy]

I'm so glad that you two are reacting to this series, so far I'm really loving the Shane and Rick dynamic, but if all but one of you has seen Sherlock already, then why put it on the list at all? I just presumed the list of shows you have are ones most of you haven't seen. This is a question not a criticism.

[@brady3319]

It was stated in the poll announcement video that they would be trying out new groupings for reactions and they did not explicitly say that not everyone would be in every reaction series. They want to do a lot of reactions, but also want to have time to do some other things like original content.

[@EloImFizzy]

I watched the video and I knew not everyone would be in every reaction series. It just seems weird to me to add things to the list that literally only one of them hasn't seen.

[@brady3319]

Welp the series is only a few months of reactions worth long anyways

[@DharmaJannyter]

What device is Shane using to take notes?

[@whobp8]

The Bible is good to use for cyphers if you use the word begat in a lot of your secret messages

[@deemura]

You should also read the blogs!!!!!!!!!

[@MarceloCostaoficial]

Whats the name of that green thing he writes the notes?

[@stileskuchiki7978]

3:33 😂😂😂👌

[@JeM130177]

Right? TIP OVER THE CHAIR SARAH GODDAMN

[@dbilly121]

To be honest this is the weak link of season 1 and season 2 is the same, the second episode is the weak link. As for the M, that is indeed Moriarty, showing once again he has his dark shadow looming over all of the major Sherlock cases, can't wait for The Great Game next week, where we finally meet the mastermind that is Moriarty.

[@martynnotman3467]

Its Turing not Turning...

[@Tabris93]

This episode was not written by Mofftiss. It's by many fans considered the weakest of the episodes.

[@qdominika7253]

AnneSvensen the weakest is season 4 😂

[@AJ-cv9zf]

@@qdominika7253 I like how people forget about that car crash

[@alexepic9993]

Shane is so hot

[@rosearnold2695]

Ok...but Shane what the hell did you used to do

[@gevorg1989]

Hope you'll check the S o v i e t version, too.

[@gevorg1989]

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[@lystic9392]

Board games?

[@brunolopes7029]

Cade os br poraaaaa

[@Mads97415]

I don't remember this episode whatsoever lol

[@abhilashthakare]

only 10 dislikes???

[@mumygirl1890]

This is the episode I liked the least.

[@annahafren]

Once you have finished Sherlock, you should watch jojo's bizarre adventure, or it should at least be added to the poll.

[@valenciafan6316]

I love this show to pieces. But this episode always makes me cringe because the Chinese elements feel super awkward and stereotypical. Plus, no idea where did the writer find that cipher but no one uses those number anymore so I was baffled the first time I saw it LOL

[@CloudMountainJuror]

This is the worst episode of the show until season 4 hits.

[@mrsnuffleupagus6863]

Why do Americans have so much trouble pronouncing Moriarty correctly, ive seen so many pronouce it with an extra 'i' like Moriarity

[@Mia-xu1mb]

Mr Snuffleupagus I think it's because of the way we say our Is and Ts. It's more of a 'Moryardy' when we say it, which might be throwing you off.

[@vjs9890]

The Mentalist > Sherlock

[@Leobreacker]

Except for the Red John ending.

[@luis15317]

Not in a million years

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

Sherlock> better than shit mentalist