Ep 13. Over a Barrel

Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson return in this episode of Elementary entitled "Over a Barrel". In this episode, a man is found dead in a barrel at a local winery run by an old friend of Captain Gregson. The man had been missing for several weeks, and his body was found during the wine harvest season, making the winery's prime product worthless.

When the police arrive on the scene, they find that the man was not only dead - he had been killed by someone with a vast knowledge of the wine-making process. Sherlock and Joan are called in to investigate the murder and uncover a complicated plot involving the deceased, his business partners and a rival winery.

As they delve deeper into the case, Sherlock and Joan discover that the dead man was not who he seemed. He had a criminal past, and his actions had put his business partners in danger. The team follows a difficult line of inquiry in search of the killer and learns that this was not a simple homicide - but rather, something that has been festering for a long time.

Adding to the tension, Sherlock and Joan have personal demons to fight. Sherlock's father had recently passed away, and he's still processing the emotions brought on by his complicated, strained relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Joan's journey to adopt a child takes a surprising turn.

As the investigation progresses, Joan and Sherlock face astonishing setbacks that could derail their progress. Sherlock’s clues and instincts are put to the test while Joan must deal with difficult personal matters that threaten her focus and ability to think clearly.

Throughout the episode, viewers are presented with an intriguing case that requires Sherlock and Joan to put in their deadliest efforts to untangle the mystery of the dead man in the barrel. They are tough and capable in their pursuit of justice and won’t stop until they get to the bottom of the case.

"Over a Barrel" is a thrilling episode of Elementary that showcases what makes this fantastic show so compelling; great writing and in-depth character development. It's a must-see episode for fans and newcomers alike, that promises to keep you guessing until the very end.