Goodness, man, lol. We need an overbearing studio head to give this actor a shorter name. Oh, he played Tom Riddle! And he’s Ralph Fiennes’ nephew. Nevermind.
Now he’s playing Sherlock Holmes in a new series, Young Sherlock, that has no connection to the 1985 Steven Spielberg movie. This is a Guy Ritchie production, the director of the Robert Downey, Jr. movie. The pedigree is obvious; this Holmes also previews his thoughts cinematically. So, is this Holmes a Seven like RDJ’s portrayal?
My gut says no. This Sherlock was traumatized as a child by his sister’s death. His lingering sorrow becomes the major plot point. Although he ends up in trouble with the law, Tiffin’s Holmes isn’t reckless like the Sherlock we expect. He’s curious and quick but he’s not as charismatic as previous portrayals.
Here’s the real twist, though: Sherlock’s partner is James Moriarty. At this point he’s not an arch-enemy. He’s his buddy crimesolver. They make a great team, and then add in our foreknowledge of what Moriarty is to become. It’s an excellent story hook.
However, Holmes is not the leader and he’s not remarkable (yet). Basically, he’s a college-aged man who has unresolved feelings about his lost sister. He’s wounded.
I want to say Heart Type, but he exhibits no envy. Is he a Nine, the heroic catchall for writers? No, he’s not particularly athletic or physical. He’s a Head Type.
Not a Seven, though. I think he’s a Six because of his tender heart. If indeed he’s a Six — someone who sees the world in black and white, not gray — he’s going to have a big problem with Moriarty as the seasons continue. Of course. That’s the point of putting them together.