Sherlock Holmes: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
All episodes for Season 2 of Sherlock Holmes are based on stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These stories were originally published in The Strand magazine and in Doyle's first collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories titled The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Throughout the season, Sherlock Holmes uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients as well as cases that Scotland Yard is unable to solve. He unde
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Sherlock Holmes is a consulting detective who uses his abilities to take on cases.
- Holmes investigates cases brought by private clients and those that Scotland Yard is unable to solve.
- Dr. Watson works alongside Holmes as his friend and partner.
- The series is based on stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Season overview
All episodes for Season 2 of Sherlock Holmes are based on stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These stories were originally published in The Strand magazine and in Doyle's first collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories titled The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Throughout the season, Sherlock Holmes uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients as well as cases that Scotland Yard is unable to solve. He undertakes these investigations alongside his friend Dr. Watson.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Copper Beeches
Aug 25, 1985 · 50 min
Violet Hunter consults Holmes about Edward Rucastle's offer of a job. He wants her to cut off her hair before coming to work for him as a governess. Holmes sees a sinister motive a
The Greek Interpreter
Sep 1, 1985 · 49 min
Holmes's brother, Mycroft, seeks his help in deciphering the story a man tells about being kidnapped and forced to translate for an injured Greek. Holmes investigates the disappear
The Norwood Builder
Sep 8, 1985 · 51 min
A young solicitor, John Hector McFarlane, seeks Holmes's help after retired builder Jonas Oldacre dies in a fire. McFarlane, who benefits from Oldacre's will, is suspected of murde
The Resident Patient
Sep 15, 1985 · 50 min
Dr Trevelyan calls on Holmes on behalf of his friend Blessington, after a Russian father and son vanish during a consultation. Blessington knows of no one who wishes him ill, but h
The Red-Headed League
Sep 22, 1985 · 51 min
A notice in a newspaper seeks red-headed men, inviting them to join a league which will pay them well - and Jabez Wilson, a pawnbroker who responds, finds he is hired and paid gene
The Final Problem
Sep 29, 1985 · 50 min
The French government sends for Holmes when the Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre. Holmes swiftly decides he is dealing with a mastermind - and none other than his old enemy Prof