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The Blind Banker

  • Episode aired Oct 31, 2010
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
28K
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Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock (2010)
CrimeDramaMystery
Mysterious symbols and murders are showing up all over London, leading Sherlock and John to a secret Chinese crime syndicate called Black Lotus.Mysterious symbols and murders are showing up all over London, leading Sherlock and John to a secret Chinese crime syndicate called Black Lotus.Mysterious symbols and murders are showing up all over London, leading Sherlock and John to a secret Chinese crime syndicate called Black Lotus.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
28K
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    • Euros Lyn
  • Writers
    • Mark Gatiss
    • Steven Moffat
    • Steve Thompson
  • Stars
    • Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Martin Freeman
    • Una Stubbs
    • Euros Lyn
  • Writers
    • Mark Gatiss
    • Steven Moffat
    • Steve Thompson
  • Stars
    • Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Martin Freeman
    • Una Stubbs
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    • 33User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
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    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Sherlock Holmes
    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Dr. John Watson
    Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs
    • Mrs. Hudson
    Zoe Telford
    Zoe Telford
    • Sarah
    Louise Brealey
    Louise Brealey
    • Molly Hooper
    Gemma Chan
    Gemma Chan
    • Soo Lin Yao
    Al Weaver
    Al Weaver
    • Andy Galbraith
    Bertie Carvel
    Bertie Carvel
    • Seb Wilkes
    Daniel Percival
    • Eddie Van Coon
    • (as Dan Percival)
    Paul Chequer
    Paul Chequer
    • DI Dimmock
    Howard Coggins
    • Brian Lukis
    Janice Acquah
    • Museum Director
    Jack Bence
    • Raz
    John Macmillan
    John Macmillan
    • Community Officer
    Olivia Poulet
    Olivia Poulet
    • Amanda
    Jacqueline Chan
    Jacqueline Chan
    • Shopkeeper
    • (as Jacqui Chan)
    Sarah Lam
    Sarah Lam
    • Opera Singer
    Gillian Elisa
    • Surgery Receptionist
      • Euros Lyn
    • Writers
      • Mark Gatiss
      • Steven Moffat
      • Steve Thompson
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      A scene in this episode shows John throwing a pen to Sherlock, who catches it without even looking at it. Benedict Cumberbatch caught the pen on the first take (using a mirror so he could see it coming), but the cameraman was too slow and missed it. He got it again on the third.
    • Goofs
      Sherlock calls the ancient numbering system "Hang Zhou" pronouncing it as "Hang Zoo". The correct pronunciation would be closer to "Hahng Joe" which is something Sherlock should know.
    • Quotes

      Sherlock Holmes: I need to get some air - we're going out tonight.

      Dr John Watson: Actually, I've, uh, got a date.

      Sherlock Holmes: What?

      Dr John Watson: It's where two people who like each other go out and have fun?

      Sherlock Holmes: That's what *I* was suggesting.

      Dr John Watson: No, it wasn't. At least I hope not.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Heel vs Babyface: AZChats to Ya'boi Zack (Richard C Meyer) Diversity & Comics/Comics Matter!! (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Opening Titles
      (uncredited)

      Written by David Arnold and Michael Price

    User reviews33

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    6/10
    Dull
    Sherlock makes this episode a little boring predicting everything. There is no suspense, no involvement at all. This is not a joke but this episode was dull.
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    • Littleman95
    • Jan 23, 2021

    FAQ1

    • Fight in the beginning: Maybe I should rewatch. Who was it whom Sherlock fought in the beginning of this episode in his appartment and which connection exists to the actual case?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2010 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 187 North Gower Street, Somers Town, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hartswood Films
      • BBC Wales
      • Masterpiece Theatre
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 29 minutes
      • Color

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