That sounds like a backhanded compliment of the highest order, but I promise you it’s not. At one point during this fast-paced and well-executed hour I actually shouted “STOP BEING SO RIDICULOUSLY TALENTED, JONNY LEE MILLER” in earnest at my screen, and I meant every word of it. It’s commonplace today to find gifted film actors taking on television roles, and Miller is no exception. But it is rare to find gifted actors taking on roles like this one, one that has such mass appeal while remaining layered, complex, and — when the occasion calls for it — funny as hell. What I admire most about Elementary is its inordinately well-managed sense of balance. The show was smart enough to recognize that Joan and Sherlock’s relationship is fundamental to this show, so they didn’t let their start of the season fight go on too long. They also have wisely continued to make it clear that romance is not in the cards for the duo, and in the process, they’ve forged a platonic relationship that is in its way rare and more touching than a lot of other hot and heavy romances on screen currently. Sherlock’s approval of Joan’s dude? That was a stunning moment, and the way Joan received his approval was even better. Still not sure what lays in store for Kitty, but this week I found myself less concerned about where the season will take her. Currently she’s little more than a quippy piece of set dressing, but that doesn’t bother to the extent it did in previous episodes. This is a smart show, they know what they’re doing – they’ll figure it out if they haven’t already. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all news updates related to the world of geek. And Google+, if that’s your thing!