Sherlock is a modern reinterpretation of the great British detective. It has taken off and become one of the most watched dramas both in Britain and in the US. The episode are often reinterpretation of the books taking place in a more modern context and with modern technology. Each episode is around an hour and thirty minutes and revolves around a series of crimes. The film series has a very small amount of religious themes throughout the film. However, one theme that the show does play at that stood out to me was the notion of purpose. Sherlock's purpose behind his crime solving seems to be mostly for the thrill of the hunt. He is uninterested in the lives of the people and is more interested in using his analytical skills to prove he is the best. Watson on the other hand is always deeply concerned with the lives at stake and places them first. The series reminds me a lot of the seventh seal and the relationship between Blok and the Squire. It is perhaps the opposite but both characters are paramount in each others self discovery throughout the film. It also reminds me of Aristotle's discussion of the goal of friendship as each character seems to work to better each others souls.
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