In this season one finale, Sherlock Holmes constantly finds himself in a race against time. A mysterious Moriarty comes up with case after a case for Holmes to solve as he threatens to kill people that are strapped with explosives. Along the way, Mycroft wants Holmes to find the missing Bruce-Partington missile plans after the body of his associate ended up on the railroad tracks. In episode's climax, Holmes gets into a confrontational showdown with Moriarty.
The plot is compelling from start to finish. Like most episodes, it moves at a lighting pace that also helps capture the fast-paced world of London. "The Great Game" earns its title as plays like a series of puzzles creating plenty of suspense as well as intrigue. It is like a series of cliffhanger serials rolled into one (add the fact that it ends on a cliffhanger). Not to mention that it has nice Sherlock and John camaraderie as well as lots of chases, punches, and explosions.
We also get to see Moriarty for the first time, played with brilliance by Andrew Scott. This Moriarty isn't a Professor but rather just a cunning psychopath. In his mannerisms, he comes across as if he is someone that has extreme ADHD as he enjoys playing games with Holmes. There is a rather frightening childishness to him. He is a criminal mastermind of the twisted kind. Think of him like The Riddler or The Joker to Sherlock Holmes's Batman.
This last episode of the first season marks a high point for the series as the show would only get better and better after this.
The plot is compelling from start to finish. Like most episodes, it moves at a lighting pace that also helps capture the fast-paced world of London. "The Great Game" earns its title as plays like a series of puzzles creating plenty of suspense as well as intrigue. It is like a series of cliffhanger serials rolled into one (add the fact that it ends on a cliffhanger). Not to mention that it has nice Sherlock and John camaraderie as well as lots of chases, punches, and explosions.
We also get to see Moriarty for the first time, played with brilliance by Andrew Scott. This Moriarty isn't a Professor but rather just a cunning psychopath. In his mannerisms, he comes across as if he is someone that has extreme ADHD as he enjoys playing games with Holmes. There is a rather frightening childishness to him. He is a criminal mastermind of the twisted kind. Think of him like The Riddler or The Joker to Sherlock Holmes's Batman.
This last episode of the first season marks a high point for the series as the show would only get better and better after this.