The Return of Sherlock Holmes Season 1 Episode 10

Ep 10. Wisteria Lodge

  • TV-PG
  • April 20, 1988
  • 52 min
  • 7.3  (786)

Sherlock Holmes returns to solve another gripping mystery in The Return of Sherlock Holmes season 1 episode 10, entitled Wisteria Lodge. The episode kicks off with a curious case presented to Holmes and Watson by a man named Scott Eccles. Eccles tells the duo of a strange encounter he had while traveling to visit a friend at Wisteria Lodge, a remote country estate. Upon arriving, he finds the house in total darkness and appears to be deserted, save for a woman he spots lurking in the shadows. When he approaches her, she shows him a letter from his friend inviting him to visit. But when Eccles suggests they enter the house together, the woman tries to dissuade him, claiming that his friend is asleep and shouldn't be interrupted. Eccles finds the whole situation suspicious and heads back to town, only to learn the next day that a horrible crime had been committed at Wisteria Lodge.

Holmes and Watson are immediately intrigued by the case and set out to investigate. They soon learn that Wisteria Lodge is owned by a wealthy Argentine named Garcia, who is rumored to be involved in illegal activities. Holmes and Watson pay a visit to Garcia's house in London and meet his beautiful daughter, Esperanza. The duo learns that Garcia and his daughter had no knowledge of the incident at Wisteria Lodge and are equally perplexed by the turn of events.

As the investigation continues, Holmes and Watson learn that Eccles' friend, John Openshaw, had been living at Wisteria Lodge under a false name. Openshaw, it turns out, is the brother of Joseph Openshaw, a wealthy planter in the West Indies who was killed under mysterious circumstances. Joseph Openshaw's death had been attributed to a vengeful servant who had been wronged by the family, but the new crime at Wisteria Lodge raises questions about the original case.

Holmes and Watson dig deeper and learn that the servant who had supposedly killed Joseph Openshaw had fled to the port town of Pondicherry in India. Holmes and Watson decide to follow the trail to Pondicherry, where they hope to find the killer and unravel the mystery behind both crimes. In Pondicherry, they meet the servant's widow, who claims to know nothing about her husband's whereabouts. But when she shows them a strange scar on her arm, the detectives realize that they are on the verge of a major breakthrough.

The episode reaches its thrilling conclusion as Holmes and Watson piece together the seemingly disparate clues and uncover a web of deceit and revenge spanning half a world. Through his unparalleled deductive powers, Holmes is able to solve the case, but not before coming face-to-face with an unexpected and dangerous enemy.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes season 1 episode 10, Wisteria Lodge, is a classic mystery tale that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With stunning cinematography, top-notch acting, and a gripping plot, this episode is a must-see for fans of Sherlock Holmes and the mystery genre in general.

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  • First Aired
    April 20, 1988
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    52 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (786)