The Illustrious Client is one of the standout episodes from the Brett era of Sherlock Holmes. A woman falls deeply for an unsavoury Baron, who has a last time for disfiguring and killing his women, whilst keeping a book of his conquests. An Illustrious Client calls Holmes in to prevent a further marriage.
Never to be considered a character with compassion, Holmes shows a glimmer of emotion in his dealings with Kitty. The scene in which she displays her cruel disfigurements is incredibly delivered, with such raw emotion.
Anthony Valentine makes for one of the best villains, second in my opinion only to Robert Hardy's Milverton from the Master Blackmailer. There is a great stand off between Valentine and Brett.
A good story is transformed into a fantastic piece of television, it doesn't get a ten as I feel there are stories worthy of that score, nevertheless it's a brilliant offering that evokes many emotions, the greatest perhaps being the joy of revenge. 9/10
Never to be considered a character with compassion, Holmes shows a glimmer of emotion in his dealings with Kitty. The scene in which she displays her cruel disfigurements is incredibly delivered, with such raw emotion.
Anthony Valentine makes for one of the best villains, second in my opinion only to Robert Hardy's Milverton from the Master Blackmailer. There is a great stand off between Valentine and Brett.
A good story is transformed into a fantastic piece of television, it doesn't get a ten as I feel there are stories worthy of that score, nevertheless it's a brilliant offering that evokes many emotions, the greatest perhaps being the joy of revenge. 9/10