![]() The last series of Sherlock was not its best. We expect you have seen it so will be digging deep into spoiler territory. So you definitely do not want to miss 'The Lying Detective' for 'The Final Problem' may just bring back Moriarty.The teasers for Sherlock season four promised us some darkness, so did episode one deliver on the grim, or continue with the silliness of season three? The secret, in the end, will blow your socks off. I must say, Michael Price and David Arnold choosing the climax part of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' for the car chase is elegant. The best parts were the production design done by Arwel Wyn Jones and the shots framed by cinematographer Neville Kidd. Nick Hurran, who previously helmed 'His Last Vow', keeps the speed crisp and the mystery alive until the end. Moffat has written a really good episode. But John insisting on Sherlock taking to another level is not something that fits with either Sherlock or Irene's characters. That's why she made an appearance in 'The Sign of Three.' That's why her text alert is heard again. With Irene, it was all about having that intelligent talk. But Sherlock following her request and literally going to hell to 'save John Watson' feels too much. John seeing her everywhere is still something one might be able to sell to the audience. Mary is calling the shots from beyond the grave for both John and Sherlock. Things that bothered me again have to do with Mary Watson and, this time, Irene Adler too. Mama Hudders knows her Sherlock better than Mycroft, John, Mary, and, I'd dare say, Mummy Holmes. We finally see her utter, 'You reptile' to Mycroft Holmes and that is one of the most satisfying scenes in the entire series. You actually want to look forward to her next scene through the entire episode. She breathed life into this dark episode. Una Stubbs' character deserves a special shout out. When he recites the 'Once more unto the breach' speech from Shakespeare's Henry V, it's a treat combined for fans of Cumberbatch, Sherlock, Shakespeare, and Henry V. There is no trace of Sherlock from 'The Six Thatchers', no trace of the Doctor Strange attitude. More prominent cheekbones, hollowed cheeks, and the dancing-while-you-walk gesture he has perfected since the days of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Cumberbatch looks just as wretched as he gets into the psyche of drug-addled Sherlock. Freeman - even distressed, sad Freeman - looks like a million bucks in that midnight blue coat and buttoned up shirt and nicely swept salt and pepper hair. Also, kudos to the makeup and costume department of Sherlock. Freeman's face, expressions, and twitch of hands do more talking than the silent murmur of his confession about cheating on Mary. Jones' laugh should earn him brownie points with Marvel if they plan on using him for HYDRA stuff again. They can think ahead when it comes to Toby Jones' Culverton Smith. ![]() This is what helps the viewers to get a feel of the fast pace. ![]() Per Steven Moffat's promise, the episode is dark and has the most manic villain of them all. ![]() He is subjected to Watson's wrath filled with punches and kicks. He is constantly proving that he has his wits about him by predicting people's behaviour well in advance to get Smith to confess. Sherlock, on the other hand, has gone to hell, as instructed by Mary in the CD she sent him containing an after-death message.
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