In spite of the similarities in some situations, this is a different investigative show in its own right. I is neither slow nor fast paced. All characters go through their own development arc, even the antagonist. The bodyguard may seem irritating at first but I liked her antics as well and she was far from just comic relief, as can be seen in the final three episodes. Kense the butler (Dean Fujoka), is extraordinarily good-looking and plays the much needed action role when needed. Oda Yuji's style of Sherlock may seem too over the top but I feel that the eccentricity was on spot and expected for such geniuses and those used to Japanese shows may not even notice it as unusual. I liked the last few episodes the most though each mystery was enjoyable too. I wish that they said more about the Homonji family because that 'obligatory' flashback into past incidents which lets us know the origin story, never happened. The ending was really good and though I would have preferred a few more minutes, it was still very satisfying. However, I feel that the screenplay could have maintained more suspense regarding the murders in the first few episodes, because it made things a bit predictable for me. That, apart from the incomplete backstory is why I deduct 1 point.