I generally haven't watched much of the "newer actors" movies, tv shows, documentaries etc.....due to Bubba's last comment, and the lack of quality acting (IMO). I've preferred to watch movies from the pre-70's and found them to be much more refined/better. I haven't seen Sherlock yet, but from your opinions, it seems to be a good show and now I'll definitely be checking it out......it also seems to be on Netflix. :))
 
.....and they say the CH is just a dumping grounds for unwanted rubbish.......Pfffffft.   

UbiquitousBubba
 
As an American viewer, watching a series end just as you're beginning to enjoy it is a bit frustrating.

Couldn't disagree more.  As an American viewer, it's nice to know that the series you're watching will actually end with closure.  I've lost count of the number of US series I started enjoying that tanked in the ratings.  The networks just shut them down ... no ending, no resolution, no "thanks for you loyal folks who actually watched" ... instead, just a "screw you, loyal viewers, but we're going to try some different crap that will appeal to those with less intellegence than you've exhibited".
 
Furthermore, how many US series have bitten off more than they can chew in order to fill the requesite 22 episode annual order?  British shows seem to have a better sense as to when to call it a wrap.  If they've got more to say, they'll schedule another six or eight shows as a follow up.

As always, you have a very good point.  I agree that many American shows are dragged out as long as there's a profit to be made.  Well said.

SteveStrummerUK

Moshkiae
Haven't had a TV for 6 years!
 
Not sure I missed anything...

About 6 years of TV, I should imagine

Which would include a full two years of commercials.

A couple of other series in the crime drama genre I've enjoyed are:
 
'Vera' starring the excellent Brenda Blethyn.
 
and
 
'Scott and Bailey' starring Leslie Dunlop and Suranne Jones, I'm not sure how well that one will translate across the water though.
 
CSI: UK style would be called 'Silent Witness' some of those are watchable.
 
'Whitechapel' might appeal too.
 

+1 for Whitechaple.
 
 
One to watch out for next Wed is "Wipers Times" on BBC2.

When Captain Fred Roberts discovered a printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium in 1916, he decided to publish a satirical magazine called The Wipers Times - "Wipers" being army slang for Ypres. Full of gallows humour, The Wipers Times was poignant, subversive and very funny. Produced literally under enemy fire and defying both authority and gas attacks, the magazine proved a huge success with the troops on the western front. It was, above all, a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. In his spare time, Roberts also managed to win the Military Cross for gallantry.

I had forgotten about Whitechapel.  That was great, too.
 
Of course, I recently started re-watching old episodes of Keeping Up Appearances and Vicar of Dibley, so my judgement may be impaired.