Why Eurus Holmes Failed to Captivate Fans Like Enola Holmes Did

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In a well-known twist, Netflix’s film “Enola Holmes” highlights the lesser-known youngest sibling of Sherlock Holmes. Interestingly, in a popular television series, Sherlock Holmes gained a sister three years prior to this portrayal. As one of literature’s most enduring figures, Sherlock Holmes has been brought to life across various media platforms for many years. The complexities surrounding the rights to Sherlock Holmes have provided numerous artists with creative liberty, leading to some exceptional adaptations in recent times, such as “Enola Holmes.

In the book series “The Enola Holmes Mysteries” by Nancy Springer, the story introduces Enola Holmes, portrayed by Millie Bobby Brown, who is the youngest sibling of Mycroft (Sam Claflin) and Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill). After their mother went missing, Enola embarked on a quest to find her. This adventure marked the beginning of her detective career, and occasionally, she worked alongside her well-known brother in her second film. The series, unlike BBC’s “Sherlock,” which was introduced three years prior but failed to gain success, successfully introduced a third Holmes sibling.

BBC’s Sherlock Introduced Eurus Holmes In Season 4

Eurus Holmes Was Sherlock Season 4’s Biggest Surprise

I found myself utterly captivated by the contemporary take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective in “Sherlock”, co-created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. This ingenious adaptation transports the timeless character of Sherlock Holmes to present-day London, seamlessly integrating his iconic deductive reasoning with cutting-edge technology and pressing societal concerns. Benedict Cumberbatch brilliantly portrays the titular detective, while Martin Freeman delivers a compelling performance as Dr. John Watson.

The first two seasons were nothing short of extraordinary, particularly the climactic episode, “The Reichenbach Fall”, which masterfully orchestrated Holmes’ supposed demise. However, the subsequent seasons, unfortunately, couldn’t quite live up to the exceptional quality and success of their predecessors. Many viewers, including myself, found season 4 to be a significant letdown, with its storyline often criticized as the weakest among the series.

In season 4 of ‘Sherlock’, Watson’s wife Mary (Amanda Abbington) met her demise, leaving behind an impact that was abruptly interrupted by the introduction of Eurus Holmes (Sian Brooke), Sherlock and Mycroft’s youngest sister, at the end of the second episode. Unlike her brothers, Eurus proved to be a formidable criminal mastermind. As children, Eurus felt lonely and envious as her brothers played with a boy named Victor Trevor. In an act of jealousy, she devised a plan to eliminate Victor by leading him into a well and abandoning him there, causing great trauma for a young Sherlock.

Following the Holmes family mansion’s destruction, Eurus found herself admitted to a high-security psychiatric facility named Sherrinford, which she called home for several years. Being exceptionally clever, Eurus skillfully manipulated the staff at Sherrinford, effectively controlling the institution and coming and going as she pleased. This cunning deception allowed her to get acquainted with Watson, posing initially as a lady he met on a bus and later as his therapist. In Sherlock’s season finale, Eurus emerged as the primary antagonist, orchestrating an intricate trap involving her brothers and Watson.

Why Eurus Holmes Didn’t Work In Sherlock

Eurus Holmes Was One Of Sherlock’s Biggest Mistakes

In the fourth season of Sherlock, Eurus Holmes wasn’t introduced beforehand. The series finale revealed that following Victor’s death, a young Sherlock had altered his memories, erasing his sister Eurus and Victor from his recollections, instead remembering Victor as a dog. This sudden appearance of Eurus felt jarring, as Watson was still mourning Mary’s passing while Sherlock remained busy with his cases. The final episode of Sherlock revolved around Eurus’ scheme to trouble her brothers and Watson, but the plotline seemed confusing and disconnected from the rest of the series.

In the climax of Sherlock, Eurus orchestrated a complex trap within Sherrinford, intending to compel the Holmes brothers and Watson to decide the fate of her victims, including Molly Hooper. The finale of Sherlock had several plot inconsistencies, and the way Holmes resolved the issue seemed implausible. Furthermore, Eurus’ actions were incomprehensible. After the events of Sherlock, Eurus was returned to Sherrinford, with Holmes making occasional visits. Eurus was one of Sherlock’s most significant errors and significantly tarnished the quality of the show’s final episodes.

Who Was The Smartest Holmes Sibling In Sherlock?

The Holmes Family Had A Couple Of Geniuses

The Holmes family is known for their intelligence, and over time, there’s been much discussion about who among Sherlock, Mycroft, and possibly others, is the cleverest. However, the BBC series introduced a twist in this debate by introducing Eurus Holmes into the mix. It turns out that Eurus Holmes emerged as the most intelligent of the Holmes siblings, even surpassing her renowned brother Sherlock and the cunning Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott). This revelation placed her in a league of her own, with her genius intellect being not only impressive but also dangerous, as she used her intelligence to inflict harm.

In contrast, Sherlock’s intellect was not that much greater than his sister’s, as he eventually proved to be smarter and tracked her down, thereby rescuing John, Mycroft, and himself. It’s important to note that Mycroft was indeed intelligent, but he possessed more power due to his role in the government. If Sherlock and Mycroft had shared the same objectives, they could have made quite a formidable duo on the TV show “Sherlock”.

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2025-05-31 17:09