Ep 13. Hemlock
- TVPG
- February 5, 2015
- 42 min
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8.0 (918)
Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson are back in action in season 3 of Elementary, and in episode 13, "Hemlock," they take on a deadly case involving a botanist and his rare plant collection.
The episode opens with the murder of a botanist named Dr. Cushing in his greenhouse. Detective Bell brings in Sherlock and Joan to help with the investigation, and they soon discover that the killer was after the botanist's prized Hemlock plant, which is rare and has dangerous properties.
As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a web of secrets and lies surrounding the botanist and his research. Dr. Cushing was working on a new type of Hemlock that could potentially cure cancer, but someone was willing to kill for it.
Sherlock and Joan navigate through a world of jealous colleagues, suspicious family members, and dangerous individuals who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the Hemlock plant. Along the way, they use their sharp observational skills and deductive reasoning to piece together clues and make connections between seemingly unrelated events.
Meanwhile, Sherlock's relationship with his former protege Kitty Winter continues to be strained, as he struggles to come to terms with her past and her involvement in a previous case. Joan also faces personal struggles as she deals with the aftermath of her boyfriend Andrew's sudden departure from her life.
As the case of Dr. Cushing's murder unfolds, the stakes become higher and the danger more imminent. Sherlock and Joan must race against time to solve the case and prevent anyone else from getting hurt.
The episode is filled with suspense, intrigue, and the signature wit and intelligence of the beloved Sherlock Holmes character. It also tackles important themes of greed, ambition, and the lengths that people will go to for power and recognition.
"Hemlock" is a thrilling addition to the third season of Elementary, and showcases the dynamic chemistry and skillful performances of Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as the iconic partnership of Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson.
