For me, though, these are exactly the points I like in Holmes - not because I agree with his sexism, classism etc, but because there are all traits that were in the original ACD stories and these, more than anything, make it a successful and faithful adaptation, in my opinion.

I like how Holmes is still Holmes and how he's basically a cold-hearted bastard that sees the world as his playground.

(I have to agree, though, London has never been whiter! That does get to me even more than the portrayal and reaction to women)