Has a great supporting cast. It is a parody. And I have seen the worse, especialyl lately. Don't take any of it seriously, just sit back and watch the nonsense. There are some very funny gags if you'll just stick with it. And the pairing between the two leads as a comedy team really does work. Watch it without guilt. Maybe some people don't understand British humor. I still find it hilarious. And I'm a Holmes and Conan Doyle fan.