The plots and mysteries of the show are getting worse and worse. It's obvious the writing staff is either out of ideas, or there are different writers who are more interested in insane social commentary rather than good story telling.
Overall, Elementary is a very good show. The quirky Holmes is always a fun character and this show's twist on the age-old character has been quite good. The Watson compatriot is also a good twist. The interaction between the two has been the strength of this show along with interesting murder-mysteries.
Now, the writers and producers are choosing to blather about various "social issues" having Holmes expound upon the evils of corporations or private prison business or various other pet faux-issues. It is offensive that the writers and producers think that because we like the show that we should also like to be lectured about perceived social ills. But, worse than that, it destroys the characters of Holmes and Watson. Both of these characters are supposed to be uncommonly intelligent and Holmes in particular, is supposed to be driven by logic, facts, and an uncanny capability to see the details that all others miss. For him to blather on about why privately run prisons are bad (against all real evidence) and that "corporations" get kickbacks for prison labor in unsafe conditions destroys the credibility of the character. There is no way, if Holmes were a real person, that he could possibly hold the insane and unsubstantiated positions that he seems to hold. These things shatter the fourth wall making the show virtually unwatchable.
Success breads stupidity and this show is no exception. Hollywood can't help but to politicize the things that they do. If this trend with this show does not stop, this show will go from being one of my favorites, to one that I no longer watch and will strongly recommend that no one ever watch. It's very sad, but then again, it's what I've come to expect from the shallow pool of social intelligence in Hollywood.
