Ep 4. The Rat Race

Elementary season 1 episode 4, The Rat Race, follows the story of Sherlock Holmes as he tries to solve a case involving the murder of Wall Street traders. Holmes and Watson are hired by a firm whose trader was found dead, under mysterious circumstances, in his office.

The episode begins with Holmes in his element, observing and analyzing the clues left behind by the victim's death. He quickly deduces that the victim had been working late the night before, and was likely caught off guard by the killer, who struck him multiple times with a blunt object. As he investigates further, Holmes discovers that the victim was not the only trader to suffer a violent death, but rather one of many in a string of recent murders.

The police are baffled by these murders, as all the victims seem to be connected by nothing other than their profession. However, Holmes begins to uncover a pattern in the killers' methods, and starts to piece together who may be behind the murders. His investigation leads him to a group of traders who were let go from their firm due to the unstable market. Holmes believes that one of these traders holds a grudge against their former employer and is seeking revenge.

As they delve deeper into the case, Holmes and Watson find themselves in the middle of a web of lies and deceit. They soon realize that the potential killer may be closer than they thought, as the suspects start to become less and less trustworthy.

Throughout the episode, Holmes struggles to balance work and his personal life. He is still dealing with his addiction and has a tumultuous relationship with his father. Watson is also struggling as she tries to adjust to her new life as a detective and caregiver for Holmes.

The episode culminates in a thrilling scene where Holmes and Watson confront the suspect, who has been revealed to be the killer. In a tense standoff, Holmes uses his intellect to outwit the suspect and ensure that justice is served. The episode ends with Holmes and Watson reflecting on the case, and the uneasy feeling that they have not seen the last of this type of crime.

Overall, The Rat Race is a gripping episode that showcases the strengths of the show and its characters. It weaves together a complex mystery with personal struggles, allowing viewers to become invested not only in the outcome of the case but in the lives of Holmes and Watson themselves.