Ep 13. The Final Problem
- September 29, 1985
- 51 min
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8.4 (1,164)
In the season 1 finale of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, titled "The Final Problem," the famed detective faces off against his greatest adversary, Professor James Moriarty. Moriarty, a master criminal mastermind, has been orchestrating a web of deceit and destruction throughout the city of London, and his ultimate goal is to see Sherlock Holmes destroyed.
As the episode opens, Sherlock receives a mysterious package containing a warning note from Moriarty himself, setting in motion a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The two men engage in a tense battle of wits and strategy, as Sherlock tries to outmaneuver Moriarty and put an end to his reign of terror once and for all.
Along the way, Sherlock meets a young woman named Irene Adler, who becomes a key player in the game. Irene is a former lover of Moriarty's, and her presence adds an extra layer of complexity to the already intricate plot. As Sherlock and Moriarty draw closer to their final confrontation, Irene's loyalty and motives are called into question, and the stakes grow higher than ever before.
In the nail-biting final act of the episode, Sherlock and Moriarty face off in a thrilling showdown at the Reichenbach Falls, which will go down in history as one of the greatest moments in Sherlock Holmes lore. The tension is palpable as the two men engage in a deadly struggle, with everything on the line. Will Moriarty succeed in his goal of destroying Sherlock, or will the great detective emerge victorious in the end?
"The Final Problem" is an unforgettable episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, full of twists, turns, and heart-pumping action. Fans of the series will be on the edge of their seats from start to finish, as they watch two of literature's greatest rivals go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of brains and brawn.