This is not so much a return to form as a complete surpassing of it. Unlike other Sherlock episodes in the later series, this one is pitched absolutely perfectly. A perfect balance of non-linear storytelling with multilayered foreshadowing and interweaving story arcs. This episode is ambitious yet manages to remain not only clear and cohesive, but also utterly compelling.
This is an exemplary piece of television. A benchmark for other shows to aspire to.
This is an exemplary piece of television. A benchmark for other shows to aspire to.