Best of the BBC: The Next Doctor Who, Luther Movie and the Future of Sherlock

The BBC is consistently coming out with excellent television. There are too many great shows to mention them all here, but these 3 are perhaps the best. 

Note: For purposes of respect, I'll try my hardest to say series instead of season in this article. It won't be easy...

The New Doctor Who

Not watching Doctor Who has often been one of the biggest gaps in my TV knowledge. However, thanks the never-ending brilliance of the BBC, there is another iteration of the Doctor coming to TV. Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It, In the Loop) is fantastic and everyone who is up to date on the show seems extremely excited. Doctor Who is next on my to-watch list, and it should be on yours too.

Here's an awesome preview to get you pumped:

Luther Movie

For fans of extremely intense police procedurals, look no further than Luther. The unforgettable Idris Elba plays DCI John Luther, a ruthless detective who craftily handles some of the most unnerving villains you're likely to find on TV. 

Season 3 just finished airing a few days ago, and unfortunately it will be the program's last series. Ruth Wilson, who plays Alice Morgan, a sociopathic killer who became something of an anti-hero; is getting a spin-off show which should be good. However, the best news of all is the upcoming Luther is getting a movie to cap off the events of series 3. 

Some TV shows don't lend themselves to movies very well. Infamously, a few TV executives, who should find other work, wanted to turn Game of Thrones into several movies, thank god that didn't happen. However, Luther translates nicely to the big screen. He is a deliberate character, and the episodes are all almost an hour long already. It shouldn't be too much of a stretch.

Sherlock's Future

It seems like Sherlock is everyone American's favorite drama from across the pond. There are several good reasons for this. Two of them being Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock Holmes) and Martin Freeman (Dr. Watson). 

Just like Luther, Sherlock has very long episodes. It is been on TV for a long time, and will likely finish with a feature film. However, that won't be for at least two years. An extra long special is shooting in early 2015, and with another series on the way later in the year. 

I can't offer much in the way of predictive content, but here is a best-of Sherlock that will have to do for now. 

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