Elementary vs Sherlock

Since its initial announcement earlier this year, CBS’ upcoming Sherlock Holmes-based detective series Elementary has been continuously compared to the similar hit BBC show, Sherlock. Both series feature a modern-day depiction of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson – but essentially, that’s all the two really have in common.

In the midst of harsh rumors of bad blood between the two shows, as well as the potential of a lawsuit, the cast and producers of Elementary kept their comments on the comparison very amicable when asked about the subject at  Comic-Con 2012. In a recent interview with Zap2it, Elementary executive producer Carl Beverly indicated that due to the show’s originality in character and writing style, he has no doubt Elementary will receive positive audience approval.

Said Beverly:

“I actually ...

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