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Sherlock: The Empty Hearse (2014)
An amazing episode as ever- with slight issues of script
I didn't have any preconceived notions about this episode as being "Fantastic" like Watson would say but I must admit, this one takes a completely different turn from the other episodes as they focused on Sherlock's intellect and non-human nature, this one shows the sarcastic, funny and witty side of him and how people(Watson, Hudson and Lestrade in particular) react on his return after two years. The script was great with certain issues of clarity, like you can't say which theory of Sherlock's-fake-death is true and why did he do it, missing out the premise of it's predecessor. Maybe Mark and Steven allowed us to decide which is the best scenario. Also, mind you, do not expect this to be as brain-crunching(a bit less) as this is devoted to Sherlock making his re-entry. And the acting is magnificent with Watson giving his best as the emotional war-vet, friends with the cold-hearted world's greatest detective. The cinematography is outstanding as it pays homage to Edgar Rice's fast paced cuts perfect for scenes of "uproarious comedy". Overall this one does not disappoint you at all if you are okay with it's lighthearted tone. Personally, I think it's the second best episode of Sherlock.(Reichenbach fall being the first)