The return of Sherlock Holmes was a long-awaited literary phenomenon in its day, and the TV adaptation doesn't disappoint.
Three years after the deadly confrontation with Professor Moriarty which took both their lives, Holmes is now living in his dear friend's memories only, who still reminisces of their days together. Watson is now a police consultant, having moved from Apartment 221B. When a curious case leads him and Inspector Lestrade to a dead end, suddenly a long-lost name from the past appears to give a helping hand.
A noteworthy episode simply for having two Watsons (David Burke appears shortly in the flashback scenes) but there's a lot more to it. Burke and Hardwicke were quite different in their interpretations of Dr. Watson, but they were equally wonderful. They each had their superior points, and I really can't choose one over the other. Burke's Watson was more of a man of action, quicker in his ways, you could still see the former soldier in him. Hardwicke's Watson is older, more experienced in Holmes' methods and has a melancholy about him, he acts more like a lifelong friend than a business partner. His affection for Holmes is felt strongly.
The episode has a warm air of reminiscence and nostalgia, with the usual Holmes mannerisms and deductions. Also must be noted an appearance by Patrick Allen as Colonel Sebastian Moran. With that face and presence, it's beyond me how he didn't become a household name. According to the imdb he has 158 acting roles under his belt, but I still feel he should have been more famous.
Mrs. Hudson's final toast to Holmes is a great ending to a great episode.
Three years after the deadly confrontation with Professor Moriarty which took both their lives, Holmes is now living in his dear friend's memories only, who still reminisces of their days together. Watson is now a police consultant, having moved from Apartment 221B. When a curious case leads him and Inspector Lestrade to a dead end, suddenly a long-lost name from the past appears to give a helping hand.
A noteworthy episode simply for having two Watsons (David Burke appears shortly in the flashback scenes) but there's a lot more to it. Burke and Hardwicke were quite different in their interpretations of Dr. Watson, but they were equally wonderful. They each had their superior points, and I really can't choose one over the other. Burke's Watson was more of a man of action, quicker in his ways, you could still see the former soldier in him. Hardwicke's Watson is older, more experienced in Holmes' methods and has a melancholy about him, he acts more like a lifelong friend than a business partner. His affection for Holmes is felt strongly.
The episode has a warm air of reminiscence and nostalgia, with the usual Holmes mannerisms and deductions. Also must be noted an appearance by Patrick Allen as Colonel Sebastian Moran. With that face and presence, it's beyond me how he didn't become a household name. According to the imdb he has 158 acting roles under his belt, but I still feel he should have been more famous.
Mrs. Hudson's final toast to Holmes is a great ending to a great episode.