CBS's took the Sherlock Holmes story and placed it in modern day NYC, as opposed to Victorian London. It's the same quirky Holmes. But Dr. Watson is now a woman, Lucy Liu. I was skeptical at first, but it absolutely works for me.
Disclaimer: I always thought Lucy Liu was kinda hot, so I guess that affects my review here.
Once again, if the person is competent at the job, fine; if chosen only for some unrelated factor taking precedence over competence, bad.
Judi Dench acting “M” was fine because she played the role with exemplary competence. Lucy Liu likewise would be quite competent at any role she chose. The stereotypical obnoxious b in the new Ghost Busters, not so much.