Sherlock vs. Sherlock - or Benedict Cumberbatch vs. Robert Downey Jr.

Soo... this will probably be quite a controversial post. What fun!

Sherlock vs. Sherlock - as in Sherlock, the BBC drama series and the films Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes Game of Shadows. I must point out that I haven't seen the US show Elementary - and I think that would complicate this post further, so I'm going to stick with two for now.

By Consulting DetectivePaula Holmes

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock

• Has rabid fangirls
• Looks intelligent without even speaking
• Pulls off the eccentric, uber-genius role to perfection. I especially loved the scene (I don't remember which episode) where he's in his dressing gown and flops onto the sofa like a petulant child
• Is mostly horrible to Watson, Mrs. Hudson and Molly, but loves them really
• Is funny without meaning to be
• Is totally convincing - especially when he goes into the mode where he's working things out
• Looks awesome in a long coat and a deerstalker

By Dalboz17Matt DeTurck

Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock

• Gets better with age
• Pulls off the British accent excellently
• Is a very convincing eccentric
• Has the right balance of arrogance and humour
• Is mean and self-centred - especially when it comes to Watson having an outside life - but not so bad that you dislike him
• Is excellent during fight scenes
• Is top-notch where you see him working out what he's going to do next
• Makes the films very accessible with his playfulness
• Looks awesome in the Victorian garb

Verdict: Both bloody awesome! They've both taken a fictional character and put their own spin on it. Both versions are highly intelligent, of course, with Cumberbatch's version being much more arrogant, and Downey Jr's being funnier and more playful. Cumberbatch seems to have lots of rabid fangirls... not sure about Downey Jr. - what do you reckon? Who's your favourite Sherlock? I don't think I can choose just one, as they both work really well in the environments they've been placed in, and with their respective co-stars.

I think for my next post, I'll do Watson vs. Watson to extend the fun ;)

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