Vampire Holmes
Synopsis
The great detective Holmes does not solve mysteries or use deductive reasoning. He does, however, hunt vampires. Using three-minute episodes, Vampire Holmes retells the story of the great Holmes and his assistant. What begins as an ordinary detective agency takes a turn for the occult when the Metropolitan Police of London secretly hire Holmes and Hudson to investigate vampires. Or at least that's what Holmes would tell anyone who asks. In reality, he and Hudson spend most of their time sitting around arguing, and failing to solve any cases. Joined by the not-so-black, demon cat Kira, and their terrifying rent-hungry landlady, this is the story of the man who was most definitely not London's greatest detective.
Audience Consensus
The audience is largely negative towards Vampire Holmes, citing its abysmal animation, nonsensical plot, and unfunny humor. However, a small subset of viewers find the show enjoyable precisely because of its flaws, embracing it as a 'so bad it's good' experience. The short episode length is appreciated by some, while others find the constant product placement irritating.
Strengths
- Opening theme is catchy and surprisingly good.
- So bad it's funny; enjoyable as a train wreck.
- Short episodes don't overstay its welcome.
Weaknesses
- Terrible animation and art quality.
- Poorly written with unfunny jokes and nonsensical plot.
- Synopsis is misleading and unrelated to the actual story.
- Characters are flat, underdeveloped, and unlikeable.
- Obnoxious product placement.