![]() ![]() Though Sherlock and Joan are set to return to work with the NYPD, there's always the chance that Jeremy Bobb will return as Special Agent Burke in future episodes. Sherlock mentioned war in the Falklands, referencing the 10-week war between the United Kingdom and Argentina after the latter country invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands in 1982. Amusingly, when confronting the pro-monarchy Antonov, Sherlock quoted Sir Winston Churchill that democracy is the worst form of government. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, you may recall. Presumably, he will be quietly sent back home and both countries will try to forget it happened. What will happen to Dan Zheng? He might not have killed the scientists, but he was pretty much certainly a spy for China. "Evidence of Things Not Seen," the title of the episode, is a reference to Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." I'm really, truly excited for what Elementary Season 4 will bring!Ī few last-minute notes before I sign off: We're only two episodes into the season, and Noble's set to stick around. So it was quite a moment of revelation for Sherlock to admit that working with the NYPD made him happy. Sherlock is not generally a happy person, in any of the many varied interpretations of the character, and Jonny Lee Miller's version seems particularly tormented. : I don't think he's entirely correct that the Department is essential to my support system.Our work certainly hasn't been a boon to my well-being of late. I don't think he's entirely correct that the Department is essential to my support system. ![]() In any event, Sherlock ultimately decided to take Morland up on his offer to restore their standing as consultants with the NYPD (as many predicted last week), and even provided this insight: ![]() Does he care for Sherlock, or is he more concerned with him as a concept, an abstract idea of a son?Ĭuriously, there was no mention whatsoever of Mycroft was this intentional or oversight, I wonder? What does Morland think of his elder son, who went and tangled with MI-6? From what I've seen of Mycroft and Morland, I'd say that Mycroft definitely loves Sherlock more than their father does. Morland Holmes is no simple, one-note character. Noble elevates everything he's in, whether it's with dramatic gravitas or comedic tragedy, and this time is no different. John Noble imbues Morland with such a subtle menace as he casually all but admits to bribery and public corruption. Given the ominous tenor of Morland's final conversation with Joan at the end of the episode, I'm definitely willing to believe Sherlock about his father. Morland offered to restore their relationship with the NYPD, apparently free of charge. The only thing that saved "Evidence of Things Not Seen" from complete mediocrity was the interaction of John Noble's Morland Holmes with Sherlock and Joan. Imagine how embarrassing this would be if it came out during your.įrankly, the Case of the Week was just bland, predictable, and dare I say boring, without even the benefit of the witty repartee with Captain Gregson and Detective Bell, who didn't even appear in this episode. Imagine how embarrassing this would be if it came out during your confirmation hearing! Joan: Good luck explaining why you were locked in a closet with a bloody murder weapon. Is running DARPA really so prestigious and awesome that it would drive a person to murder three innocent people and nearly cause an international incident? Instead, it came down to an ambitious woman wanting a cushy job as head of DARPA. Maybe the Case of the Week would've been more interesting if it had been a case of international espionage. Of course, if one starts paying attention, then it becomes painfully obvious after awhile who the bad guys (or the red herrings) will be.
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