Comparative Analysis: BBC's Sherlock versus Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock HolmesAs the death of Sherlock Holmes was published in December 1863 in The Strand Magazine, it seemed that there was incredible emotional distress from fans when the BBC TV show Sherlock repeated the plot twist in the season two finale in 2012. While a reported number of more than 20 000 people unsubscribed from The Strand, the finale of the beloved character's modern revival sent the fandom into hysteria. However, this essay focuses not only on the plot twist that leads to Sherlock's death, and not at all on the reactions of fans exposed to the story, but on the character who is at the center of both narratives . Sherlock Holmes. The 21st century variant certainly contains similarities, a nod to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original character, but also has several differences created by the modern adaptation in order to sell the famous character in a new light to today's generation. The idea that Sherlock Holmes is a genius is presented from ...