Let Me Be Totally Transparent...

THIS is why I'll be watching CBS' Elementary:

And, THIS is why I'll be watching CBS' Partners:

With both of these boys' track records, we'll see which perseveres.  With all the Holmes hoopla of late, Jonny Lee has a shot, but people of the hardcore BBC variety might be ticked off he's trying to take over Benedict Cumberbatch's steam.  Let's face it: people are also stupidly sexist and might not want to see a woman play Watson, even though she's the awesome Lucy Liu.  And, BRouth?  Well, let's just say, brother's had it rough.  His shining moment since Superman Returns might have been his portrayal of a quarterback turned gay in Kevin Smith's severely underrated Zack & Miri Make a Porno.  Looks like he's going back to that well to play a supporting role in Michael Urie's return to TV as [another] gay man and David Krumholtz's comedic return to CBS after his dramatic turn in the network's Numbers.  I hope they both get stellar ratings...and that the shows are actually good enough that I want to watch for more than just EYE candy.  (Get it?!?  Do ya?)