Ep 7. Mrs. Sherlock Holmes
- TV14
- April 29, 2018
- 43 min
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8.3 (1,285)
In Timeless season 2 episode 7, titled "Mrs. Sherlock Holmes," the Time Team travels back to 1919 to meet Grace Humiston, the first female U.S. District Attorney who also went by the nickname "Mrs. Sherlock Holmes." The team learns that Grace is investigating the disappearance of suffragette Alice Paul and they join forces to solve the case.
Upon arriving in 1919, the team is separated and must navigate the social norms and customs of the time. Lucy and Wyatt attend a women's suffrage rally where they meet Alice Paul and witness the oppression and resistance of the movement. Meanwhile, Rufus and Jiya track down Grace Humiston and are surprised to find that she is the head of the Missing Persons Bureau.
Grace is seen as an unconventional woman for her time as she often wears pants and speaks her mind. Lucy and Wyatt confront Grace about the disappearance of Alice Paul, but she is hesitant to involve them in her investigation. Nevertheless, Lucy and Wyatt assist Grace by providing her with information about the suffragette movement while Rufus and Jiya gather evidence from the last known location of Alice Paul.
As the team investigates, they discover a larger conspiracy involving corrupt officials and the abuse of power. Grace Humiston, with the help of the Time Team, is able to uncover the truth behind Alice Paul's disappearance and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
The episode also sees the romance between Lucy and Wyatt grow as they discuss the potential pitfalls of time travel and how it can affect their relationship. And back in the present day, Agent Christopher and Connor Mason deal with the aftermath of their secret project and Connor's loyalty is tested.
"Mrs. Sherlock Holmes" is a thrilling and socially conscious episode of Timeless that celebrates the contributions of women to history while also addressing important themes of power, corruption, and inequality. The episode showcases the Time Team's ability to work together and adapt to different time periods while also emphasizing the importance of progress and change.
