A couple of TV series to tickle your fancy.

 

The other day I stumbled onto two TV series I fell in love with immediately, Each series based off literary figures I'm fairly sure we are all familiar with---or should be familiar with by this time in our lives.

I'm sure you recognize the name Sherlock Holmes. A character that became a world-wide literary figure created by a British doctor, Sir Conan Doyle back in 1887. Holmes was famous for his keen observational talents and vast intellect. A poly-math, actually, who continues to fascinate readers from here to the Rigel star-system.

And if you remember Sherlock Holmes, you will also remember his arch-rival, James Moriarty. Just as brilliant. Just as in love with deductive reasoning as Holmes. But perhaps for more deadly.

In this series, we discover Sherlock Holmes as a 10-year old failed college student. Yes, you read that correctly. Failed. At the same time, you also discover that he and James Moriarty become close friends fascinated in solving diabolical crimes. The series is brilliantly written. You'll binge-watch it all the way through the moment it first comes to life on you TV screen.

The second TV series to emerge yourself in is  a modern-day rewrite of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. If you like good science-fiction, this is the puppy for you. The concept of submarines, goes back (at least in American History) to 1775, during the American Revolution. I'll let you (if you-re interested) in looking up the details. Just type in American Revolution--The Turtle and read all about it. A true submarine in American History, didn't come around until 1864 when the Confederates sank a Union warship.

I mention these submarines because, as we all know, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, centers

around a submarine called, The Nautilus. Wait until you see this version of that famous sub in the series. And while you're at it, take a close personal interest in it's captain, Captain Nemo

He's an entirely different character altogether.

I'm just into this series, and so far, I like what I've seen. I hope you do too.