I like to see different adaptions and interpretations of Sherlock - why not?

Holmes and Watson REPRESENT something - a deep, unspoken bond that exists between men who aren't at liberty to display their emotions and deeply felt fraternal affections towards each other, except perhaps in the "Adventure of the Empty House" episode.

A female Watson ensures the US remake series will fail without seeing the light of day.

It is the fraternal and cerebral chemistry (clumsily referred to these days, I believe, as "bromance") between a Holmes and a MALE Watson that gives the stories both their appeal and foundation.

Transplanting quintessentially BRITISH characters to an unfamiliar and uncharted American territory is bad enough, but introducing a female Watson, and as a consequence, inevitable and unnecessary sexual tension between the leads, undermines that pivotal relationship and detracts from the intrinsic merits of the crimes and mysteries themselves.

I did in fact, end up rather liking the updated British "Sherlock", though after being steeped in the great Jeremy Brett and venerable Edward Hardwicke version from some twenty years back, I had approached the modern update with misgivings. I was pleasantly surprised, therefore, to find that while the ambience and settings had been updated to reflect more modern times and contemporary attitudes, the essential qualities, anachronisms, and quirks of the characters themselves had not been tampered with. I came away feeling mightily pleased with the new series; Cumberbatch and Freeman in particular, were quite splendid.

This US remake, however, has all the makings of a typically clueless and soulless American fiasco.

So because Moffat's done a modern interpretation of Sherlock (which I love btw) no one else can? This guy needs to get over himself big time.

I didn't know this Steven guy OWNED the Sherlock Holmes.

The American version sounds.. suspect, however. I don't know about the LL as Watson. Sounds gimmicky. Like.. picking just any old woman to be VP to pander to women voters in order to win a presidency. :D

YES, I made an entertainment story about politics. Sue me.

the US rips-off all the very best shows that BBC has to offer

I LOVE Steven Moffat. Steven made me a huge fan of Dr. Who all over again. But Steven doesn't own Sherlock Holmes any more than CBS does. They can make a show if they want. That said, I doubt it will be any GOOD, because none of the amazing creative people who make the UK Sherlock will be involved. While I like Lucy Liu, I just don't see her as Watson. I'll probably give Elementary a shot when it premiers (I do for most new shows). I think there's room for many interpretations, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

As a life-long Sherlock Holmes fan, I thought "Sherlock" was quite a good adaptation.

For Sherlock Holmes fans who would like to view a really good spoof, watch "Without a Clue". It features Ben Kingsly as Dr. Watson, who invented Sherlock Holmes simply to fill in the story line about his own exploits. In an effort to provide the public with a real Sherlock, he hires a struggling actor played by Michael Caine; and the fun begins.

There's no way a show as high quality as Sherlock is going to make the transition into the US while maintaining the standard already set by Moffat. The program is already perfect just the way it is. Even American audiences know full well that Sherlock Holmes belongs in London, not New York. I see Elementary meeting the same fate as the US version of Life On Mars. Quick cancellation.

Why can't the US just leave good UK programming in the UK? It never translates well, ever!! Coupling was hilarious in the UK and terrible here. Even The Office lost some of its charm when it came stateside. If people in the US really want to enjoy UK television the answer is not to create US versions.

This is hilarious! Steven Moffat is annoyed that someone is stealing his "creation."

Arthur Conan Doyle must be beyond annoyance or their would be reports of minor earthquakes near his gravesite.

Hot dog, another skinny blonde, plenty of guns and car chases, lots of blood, and hot kissing between Holmes and Waton! American T.V. at its best.