After Sherlock's fall from a tall building the big question was 'how did he survive?' and as this episode begins it looks as if we are about to find out. We see a complicated scheme involving a bungee rope and Darren Brown
all very far-fetched and in fact just a theory being proposed to Watson. Watson doesn't believe it though; he accepts that his friend died two years ago
except he didn't of course; in fact he was hunting Moriarty's network until he was captured in Serbia. He escapes with his brothers help and returns to London. Needless to say Watson is more than a little surprised to see Holmes again; especially as he appears just as he was about to propose to his girlfriend! Mycroft seeks Holmes' assistance as he has heard that an 'Underground Network' is plotting a terrorist attack in London. Before Holmes can solve the case he will have to unravel many almost impossible problems and save Watson from imminent immolation!
This marked a welcome return for Sherlock although I admit I was unsure at first the opening scenes suggested a silly escape that didn't fit in with the programme; thankfully we are immediately shown that it was just a theory. In fact we'll get two more of these theories before the show is over and still not learn the truth; something I was not displeased with as the mystery is better than any likely solution. The case itself is intriguing as it is clearly setting things up for the season as a whole Holmes might foil the terrorist attack put there are still more questions than answers. As always the cast do a fine job; especially Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Holmes and Watson. The story contains the right blend of mystery, tension and humour and there are even one or two moments where the viewer can solve a clue ahead of the great man. Overall I'd say that while this episode wasn't flawless it was still a great start to the season and it left me keen to see more.
This marked a welcome return for Sherlock although I admit I was unsure at first the opening scenes suggested a silly escape that didn't fit in with the programme; thankfully we are immediately shown that it was just a theory. In fact we'll get two more of these theories before the show is over and still not learn the truth; something I was not displeased with as the mystery is better than any likely solution. The case itself is intriguing as it is clearly setting things up for the season as a whole Holmes might foil the terrorist attack put there are still more questions than answers. As always the cast do a fine job; especially Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Holmes and Watson. The story contains the right blend of mystery, tension and humour and there are even one or two moments where the viewer can solve a clue ahead of the great man. Overall I'd say that while this episode wasn't flawless it was still a great start to the season and it left me keen to see more.