Our Top 5 Episodes of Sherlock

The latest fourth series aired in early 2017

Sherlock thrust one of literature’s favourite characters into the 21st century. It made big names of it’s lead actors for sure. What’s more, the world is still praying for more episodes to be made in the future.

But, of those 13 episodes we already have, which are the best?

We’ve put together our top episodes for you to take a look at – let’s see if you agree!

5. The Sign of Three (3×02)

Upon the introduction of John Watson’s love interest Mary Morstan in the previous episode, The Sign of Three fast-forwards to the couple’s wedding day. On that day, we focus on the most exciting and intriguing part of the celebrations; Sherlock Holmes’ best man’s speech. Throughout the long-winded speech, we re-visit previous unseen cases Sherlock and John have tackled, with each entwining into a mystery present on the Watson/Morstan wedding day.

An episode that breaks away from the usual format. It also acts as a step forward in the relationship between our modern day Holmes and Watson.

Imagine someone’s going to get murdered at a wedding. Who exactly would you pick?

4. The Great Game (1×03)

The first finale of Sherlock was something special for sure. In it, we watch as Sherlock plays a game of cat and mouse with an unknown mastermind who leaves mysteries for the detective to find and solve. As Sherlock and Scotland Yard are toyed with more and more, they work effortlessly as there is a time limit on each case and lives are on the line each time.

Not only does the episode feature the title character being pushed to his limits for the first time, but we also get the introduction of a fan favourite. Andrew Scott’s fan-favourite modern day Moriarty. The villain is only seen physically for the final minutes of the instalment and he steals the show without question.

Don’t make people into heroes, John. Heroes don’t exist, and if they did, I wouldn’t be one of them.

3. The Reichenbach Fall (2×03)

The best finale we’ve got from the show. The Reichenbach Fall features Sherlock and John at the height of their fame. Sadly though, what goes up must come down. With the reemergence of Moriarty, Sherlock finds that the consulting criminal is working to break down his reputation. What’s worse is he can’t predict from which angle he’ll do so.

As we watch the villain of the story’s plan actually come to fruition, we also watch as the unbelievable happens; the title character offs himself. Clear as day. Of course the closing moments show he is alive and well. What a perfect way to have us tapping our leg with anticipating for the next series. Longest 2 years ever!

Oh, I may be on the side of the angels, but don’t think for one second that I am one of them.

2. A Study in Pink (1×01)

The episode that kicked it all off. A Study in Pink brings together Sherlock and John as potential flat mates, with the latter then getting dragged into the formers work. As we learn more about each character and the modern take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s tales, the ground is laid for the series. From there, the bond is struck, we get out first mystery to solve and we also get some seeds planted for stories moving forward.

Not only do we instantly latch onto Cumberbatch and Freeman’s performances, but we get our first take of watching the world through Sherlock eyes and we start to settle into the lengthly episode runtimes. As far as opening episodes go, this takes the biscuit for sure.

I’m not a psychopath, Anderson. I’m a high-functioning sociopath. Do your research.

1. The Hounds of Baskerville (2×02)

In first place, is the episode that brought us the Sherlock version of probably Doyle’s most famous Holmes story. The Hounds of Baskerville has Mr Henry Knight coming to Sherlock and John to help in solving a mysterious memory that has plagued his mind since he was a young boy 20 years early; the murder of his father at the mercy of a gigantic hound on Dartmoor. The investigation leads the trio back to Dartmoor and into Baskerville, a military research base there that holds the secret to Henry’s torment.

We watch the pair operating in a very different setting of the countryside, and it acts as a perfect twist on the original prose story. It also gives us the first time that Sherlock questions himself, which leads us to one of the most interesting interactions between the main stars and also tense performance from Cumberbatch. We also can’t fault Russell Tovey’s performance as the distraught Henry Knight.

Twenty year old disappearance, a monstrous hound. I wouldn’t miss this for the world!

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