"An entertaining blend of Holmesiana and modern-day neuroscience." For Holmes aficionados and casual readers alike, Konnikova reveals how the world's most keen-eyed detective can serve as an unparalleled guide to upgrading the mind. In doing so, it shows how each of us, with some self-awareness and a little practice, can employ these same methods to sharpen our perceptions, solve difficult problems, and enhance our creative powers. Drawing on twenty-first-century neuroscience and psychology, Mastermind explores Holmes's unique methods of ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction. Beginning with the "brain attic"-Holmes's metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge-Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. Thursday, Sept.The New York Times bestselling guide to thinking like literature's greatest detective In the end, that’s all anyone wants.Īirdate: 10 p.m. Hopefully future episodes will get into Holmes’ darker flaws, particularly his addiction.Īlong the way, Elementary should prove rather conclusively that it’s a solid cousin to Sherlock and will give fans of the character more chances to see him solve crimes. Toss in Quinn, and you’ve got a trifecta of accomplished actors giving a real boost to a respected franchise. And that’s essential because the interplay between Holmes and Watson really is what drives the Arthur Conan Doyle stories. Liu looks to be giving Miller plenty of room in the pilot but also makes clear that her character is not going to be lost. He’s someone you want to watch in a role that’s tailor-made to the whodunit procedural. And Miller’s force as an actor wrings everything out of the script. He’s a name brand but he can be played as damaged, as opposed to a perfect hero. Now that’s what’s going to make Elementary eventually become an excellent drama.
That’s an excellent decision because it makes Elementary focus not just on what CBS does best - hourlong procedurals in which a mystery is solved and the execution of it is done with minimum cliche - but also on the character-driven aspect of the show.
They won’t, period, no matter how much eventual tension there might be. In fact, the producers have gone out of their way to thankfully confirm Elementary won’t be a will-they-or-won’t-they situation. That’s a lot more difficult to pull off because the chemistry between the two is hard-earned (and should be), and there’s no inkling of any of it being sexual. Liu’s calm mannerisms play well with Holmes’ more outlandish stunts, and instead of screaming and going into hysterics about his behavior, she demands access to his process and respect in the relationship. Tobias Gregson (Aidan Quinn), who had worked with Holmes on a case with Scotland Yard and believes highly in his skills as an investigator (if not as a well-balanced man with manners, which neurotic and cocky Holmes could never be). Although Watson has the resolve to do the “sober companion” job, she can’t control Holmes when he’s drawn in to work for the NYPD, at the authorization of Capt. That would be Watson, who suffers the torment of Holmes’ fast and stinging barbs about being a baby-sitter, etc. When he arrives in New York, Holmes is disappointed to see that his father has hired a “sober companion” to watch over him. Miller is superb and compelling as Sherlock, sent to New York City by his father after falling out of favor as a consultant for Scotland Yard and also needing a stint in rehab. But even more important, CBS let Brit actor Jonny Lee Miller keep his accent and created a convincing backstory for him that keeps him damaged but no less brilliant at what he does. The obvious difference is making Watson female - in this case, casting Lucy Liu as Joan Watson. It’s different enough from Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, despite also using a modern-day setting. Cannes: Jason Isaacs Joins Vanessa Redgrave, Freida Pinto in 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'Ī worrisome idea became a wonderful idea after CBS sent out the pilot of Elementary, one of the most promising dramas this fall season.
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