*shrug* it's a halfway faithful adaptation against what is Holmes-mostly-in-name, light fun. I don't really see the comparision here. Some people like their popcorn entertainment, some like the more groundedness. Most just go in for the shippiness, and there it depends on what sort of dynamic you prefer.

I look at it this way: I figure a lot of people that only enjoy the movie wouldn't really like the canon. People that like the show, I see them as more likely to appreciate the actual canon.

There really isn't a better, though I admit I pine for the days when Sherlock fandom was restricted just to the lit. X3