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A Scandal in Belgravia

  • Episode aired May 6, 2012
  • TV-14
  • 1h 29m
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9.4/10
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Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock (2010)
CrimeDramaMystery

Sherlock must confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman named Irene Adler.Sherlock must confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman named Irene Adler.Sherlock must confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman named Irene Adler.

  • Director
    • Paul McGuigan
  • Writers
    • Steven Moffat
    • Mark Gatiss
    • Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Stars
    • Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Martin Freeman
    • Una Stubbs
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.4/10
    40K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul McGuigan
    • Writers
      • Steven Moffat
      • Mark Gatiss
      • Arthur Conan Doyle
    • Stars
      • Benedict Cumberbatch
      • Martin Freeman
      • Una Stubbs
    • 88User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Benedict Cumberbatch and Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock (2010)
    Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock (2010)
    Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Benedict Cumberbatch and Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)
    Benedict Cumberbatch and Lara Pulver in Sherlock (2010)

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    Mark Gatiss
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    • Director
      • Paul McGuigan
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      • Steven Moffat
      • Mark Gatiss
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    • Trivia
      Benedict's favorite scene is the ultra-slow motion scene where he opens Irene's safe and they take down the evil CIA agents. "I'll be proud to show that to my grandchildren."
    • Goofs
      When Sherlock and Mycroft go to identify a body at Barts Hospital, they enter a door marked "Morgue". Like most British hospitals, Barts has a Mortuary, not a Morgue which is a mainly American word.
    • Quotes

      Sherlock Holmes: Oh, enjoying the thrill of the chase is fine, and creating the distraction of the game I sympathize entirely, but SENTIMENT... sentiment is a chemical defect found in the losing side.

      Irene Adler: Sentiment? What are you talking about?

      Sherlock Holmes: You.

      Irene Adler: Oh, dear God. Look at the poor man. You don't actually think I was interested in you? Why? Because you're the great Sherlock Holmes, the clever detective in the funny hat?

      Sherlock Holmes: No... because I took your pulse: elevated; your pupils: dilated. I imagine John Watson thinks love's a mystery to me, but the chemistry is incredibly simple and very destructive. When we first met, you told me that disguise is always a self-portrait; how true of you. The combination to your safe: your measurements - but this...

      Sherlock Holmes: [taking her cell phone] ... this is far more intimate. This is your heart, and you should never let it rule your head. You could have chosen any random number and walked out of here today with everything you've worked for, but you just couldn't resist it, could you? I've always assumed that love is a dangerous disadvantage. Thank you for the final proof.

      Irene Adler: Everything I said - it's not real. I was just playing the game.

      Sherlock Holmes: I know. And this is just losing.

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      Featured in The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (2012)
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      Stayin' Alive
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      Written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb

      Performed by The Bee Gees

      [Jim Moriarty's cellphone ringtone]

    User reviews88

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    9/10
    Well acted which will keep your attention
    The BBC now and again produce a show that is worth the license fee and this is one of them. Sherlock Holmes in the digital age with a plot that keeps you in suspense all the way. Holmes and Watson investigate a case of blackmail threatening to topple the monarchy and uncover links with international terrorism, rogue CIA agents and a conspiracy at the heart of government. However, the Baker Street sleuth finds himself involved on a more personal level when he becomes locked in a battle of wits with Irene Adler, a woman who is as cold, ruthless and brilliant as himself......Benedict Cumberbatch (Holmes) and Lara Pulver (Irene)ooze a hidden sexual chemistry that keeps the plot ticking along at a dramatic pace.....Looking forward to the next show on Sunday 8 January 2012.
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    • glendem4
    • Jan 1, 2012

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, England, UK(hospital scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Hartswood Films
      • BBC Wales
      • Masterpiece Theatre
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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