OP - I'm with you on everything except the second episode. I didn't hate it but there were definite stereotypes and unfortunate implications at work there. Basically can Moffat and Gatiss just write all three episodes this time around?

I completely agree on female characters though. I enjoy strong female characters, but I also enjoy male characters and I don't think that it means that I'm setting back women's rights or that I should feel guilty for doing so.