When a bomb blast leads to a string of abductions that place the abductees’ lives on the line, Sherlock is given clues to solve a series of puzzles in order to save them. After solving a 20 year old murder, an insurance scam and a paint forgery, Sherlock realizes the case he’s been ignoring – but that John has been looking into are related… and his lack of interest in the case may prove to be John’s demise.
My Thoughts:
It’s interesting to see so many cases shoved into one episode. Like Sherlock is speed dating cases. Or he’s in some hellish school exam where the deadlines are crazy and the tasks near impossible.
Poor old blind woman. Moriarty really should have picked his people better. It is interesting to see him carry out his threat – even though Sherlock solved it. It speaks to what kind of a person Moriarty really is. I always enjoy a villain who’s more substance than fluff.
To be honest, the bomb vest feels a little unsophisticated for Moriarty. But it’s mobile, wearable, and let’s face it, an easy out.
I think the painting was my favorite of the cases he had to solve. Mostly because of the set up earlier in the episode – where we learn that Sherlock didn’t know the Earth revolves around the Sun. And because it frustrates him so terribly much just before he manages to get it.
If there’s one thing this episode illustrates, it’s that crime is a broad spectrum that is littered with pockets of new and old games. Murder, Fraud, Forgery… As a people, we’ve come up with a lot of ways to hurt others… and we’re always thinking of more. What does that say about us?
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