laura I was in free fall after the brilliant first season of Lucifer ended, only to be replaced with what looked like a Sherlock knock-off about Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini. What?The first episode was a bit jarring, to be sure. Just kind of silly and ephemeral. You know? I know nothing about Harry Houdini. I do know a little about Conan Doyle because I've read all of his Sherlock stories. I didn't quite get it at first.I thought the pilot odd and quirky. It kind of reminded me of the Murdoch Mysteries because it felt so "light weight" -- all air, no substance. But then... the show started to grow on me. I continued watching it and I started to appreciate the writing -- especially the snarky Houdini (he's given some of the best lines, dissing Canadians and bigots, for example, but really Doyle and Adeleide have great lines, too). Both the actor who plays Houdini and the actor who plays Doyle take their roles seriously and do a great job -- no matter that the premise itself is just kind of goofy.And, in fact, it seems all of the people involved in making this show take their jobs seriously. It's quite good on many different levels, including the production values as well as the writing and acting.I set my DVR.And then we had episode four -- Spring-Heel'd Jack -- and I sat up and took notice. Now this is really quite good. The main mystery was excellent. There are some continuing subplots that are compelling. I was appreciating the characters more and more. There really seems to be chemistry between the three leads. And they are not one-dimensional but fairly interesting individuals.This isn't great TV, but it is far more entertaining to watch than stupid reality shows. And I believe there's lots of promise here.I keep thinking here at the end of ten episodes what's the use of writing this review if Fox is just going to cancel the show after the first season. But, hey. At least I am taking a stand. I really don't have anything terribly negative to say about it. The show falls into that amazing category of re-imagined fiction -- Robin Hood, Dracula, The Musketeers, Hannibal... they are really fun. And this show is fun. The TV version of comfort food. What could be better during a blisteringly hot summer?

Mysterybuff Honestly, this show is not supposed to make sense. It's suppose to entertain the view, and that's exactly what it does. Houdini and Doyle, send a time before ours, is really a great show. It's great entertainment for the family. I love the suspense, and their mysteries with a paranormal slant. I like American Houdini paired with proper Doyle. I admit that I do hid behind a cushion from time to time, so there is sufficient thrills. I like that is all wraps up in a hour. I also love how all the characters seem to know each other, that Houdini knows great inventors in America, and Doyle knows famous authors in England. I like that both men are likable. It's not a pretentious show. I feel that it can last as long as Murdoch mysteries, if done right. So far, great first season.

vigrace After the first episode, I was not entirely sure I wanted to watch it. At first I thought it was a little bland and slow but after watching the second episode I was addicted. I look forward to the episode every week to see what crime and/or mystery the characters will be dealing with next. The show is extremely well written with extraordinary plots. The plot pulls you in and you can't let go. The characters are easy to love. The three main characters show wonderful chemistry. With the suspense of the show comes perfectly timed comedy and historic truths. It blends history with the supernatural to create a perfect plot. It is a must-watch show for everyone that enjoys crime dramas, history or the supernatural. The show is really something special that you will not find with any other show. I am so glad I gave this show a chance because it has become my new favourite.

RoswellFan The series premise is that Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle team up to solve crimes.The pilot episode certainly did not impress me, but I gave it a chance and watched episode two and found it just as bad.Now, the real Conan Doyle claimed that his Sherlock Holmes character was based on a Professor Bell, but I have read that he himself had the same skill at observation and deduction. The series pays little attention to this attribute.Though the actors gives it a good try, the writing is just not there.I gave this one star because there was no option for no stars.