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Sherlock - S01E03 - The Great Game
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Sherlock season 1 episode 3

The Great Game

 
A strange clue in an empty room, a blood-soaked car, a priceless Old Master, a deranged bomber. With the clock ticking, the curtain rises on a battle of wits between Sherlock, John and the shadowy stranger who seems to know all the answers...
 
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Sherlock / S01E03 : The Great Game
Season 1, Episode 3 | Aired on August 8, 2010 | TV-14 | 88 min. | BBC One
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    Episode 3
    The Great Game

Sherlock season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In "Sherlock" S1E3 "The Great Game," Sherlock Holmes combats boredom by engaging in a perilous game with Jim Moriarty, who challenges him to solve five mysteries. Mycroft Holmes entangles Sherlock in a case involving stolen missile defense plans. The episode features complex puzzles, including the murder of a government employee over missile plans and the death of a TV presenter. The climax unfolds at a swimming pool where Sherlock confronts Moriarty, revealing him as the cunning antagonist orchestrating the challenges. The episode ends on a tense cliffhanger, highlighting Sherlock's intellectual prowess and Moriarty's obsession with him.

Full Episode S01E03 Recap

### Opening Scene: A Bored Sherlock - **Location:** 221B Baker Street - **Characters:** Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mrs. Hudson - Sherlock, bored with the lack of stimulating cases, shoots the wall in frustration. - John, frustrated with Sherlock's antics, suggests focusing on a Belarus domestic murder case, but Sherlock dismisses it as dull. ### The Bruce-Partington Plans - **Location:** Diogenes Club and various locations in London - **Characters:** Sherlock, John, Mycroft Holmes, Andrew West's fiancée and her brother - Mycroft Holmes enlists Sherlock to recover stolen plans for the Bruce-Partington missile defense system. - Sherlock and John investigate the murder of government employee Andrew West, who was involved in the Bruce-Partington project. - They discover West's brother-in-law, Joe, accidentally killed him over a debt and stole the missile plans. ### The Bomber's Game - **Location:** Various locations in London - **Characters:** Sherlock, John, The Bomber (via phone) - Sherlock receives a phone with five pips and is challenged by an anonymous bomber to solve five mysteries within a time limit, or hostages will die. - Sherlock solves various cases, including the death of a TV presenter and the murder of a young boy years ago. - The bomber is revealed to be interested in Sherlock's abilities and taunts him with complex puzzles. ### Showdown at the Pool - **Location:** Swimming pool - **Characters:** Sherlock, John, Jim Moriarty - The final confrontation occurs at a swimming pool, where Sherlock and John meet the bomber - revealed to be Jim Moriarty. - Moriarty, who enjoys playing games with Sherlock, prepares to kill them but decides to spare their lives for future challenges. - The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Moriarty leaving and Sherlock aiming a gun at a bomb vest attached to John, threatening to shoot it. ### Themes and Character Development: - Sherlock's intellectual boredom and need for challenging cases. - John's growing frustration with Sherlock's eccentricities and danger-seeking behavior. - Introduction of Jim Moriarty as a key antagonist, showcasing his cunning and obsession with Sherlock. - Mycroft's relationship with Sherlock and their mutual involvement in high-stakes government affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jim Moriarty in "Sherlock"?

Jim Moriarty is the main antagonist, a criminal mastermind who enjoys challenging Sherlock Holmes.

What is the Bruce-Partington project in "Sherlock"?

The Bruce-Partington project involves top-secret missile defense plans that are stolen, central to one of the episode's cases.

Does Sherlock get bored in "The Great Game" episode?

Yes, Sherlock expresses boredom due to a lack of stimulating cases, leading him to shoot at the wall in his flat.

How does the episode "The Great Game" begin?

The episode begins with Sherlock Holmes expressing his boredom at 221B Baker Street and shooting the wall in frustration.

What is the relationship between Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes?

Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes are brothers with a complex relationship; Mycroft is involved in government work and occasionally enlists Sherlock's help.

Who is the bomber in "The Great Game"?

The bomber is revealed to be Jim Moriarty, who orchestrates a series of challenges for Sherlock.

How does "The Great Game" end?

The episode ends with a cliffhanger at a swimming pool where Sherlock confronts Moriarty and aims a gun at a bomb vest strapped to John.

What challenge does Moriarty present to Sherlock in the episode?

Moriarty challenges Sherlock with solving five mysteries within a time limit to save hostages.

Are the Bruce-Partington plans recovered in the episode?

Yes, Sherlock and John recover the stolen Bruce-Partington missile defense plans.

How does Sherlock react to mundane cases?

Sherlock shows disinterest and boredom towards mundane cases, seeking more intellectually stimulating challenges.

What role does John Watson play in the episode?

John Watson assists Sherlock in solving cases and is central to the episode's climax with Moriarty.

Who killed the government employee involved in the Bruce-Partington project?

Andrew West, involved in the Bruce-Partington project, was killed accidentally by his brother-in-law, Joe.

Does the episode involve any typical police procedural work?

While the episode has elements of police procedural work, it focuses more on Sherlock's unique methods of solving crimes.

How is the bomber's identity revealed in the episode?

The bomber's identity as Jim Moriarty is revealed during the final confrontation at the swimming pool.

What is the significance of the swimming pool in the episode?

The swimming pool is the dramatic setting for the final confrontation between Sherlock, John, and Moriarty.

 
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or round and round the garden like a teddy bear, it wouldn't make any difference!
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Well, maybe next time I'll let you kip at the end of my bed, you know.
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No. I can't possibly be away from the office for any length of time. Not with the Korean elections so...
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See you very soon.
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orange pips, things like that - five pips.
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And, er... Sorry. John Watson. Hi.
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You know what I do. Off you go.
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Quite a bit of mud caked on the soles.
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Security checks A-OK. No known terrorist affiliations or sympathies.
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That's why they had to go. So how do we let the bomber know? Get his attention, stop the clock.
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You're still hanging round him. Yeah, well...
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Try fishing. Where now?
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Ian Monkford was in trouble - financial at a guess, he's a banker - couldn't see a way out.
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Feeling better? Mmm.
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dance.
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SOBS
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'Ah, rained every day but one...'
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Sekhmet. Named after the Egyptian goddess.
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Raoul de Santos is your killer.
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I hope you'll be very happy together.
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BIRDSONG
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find out about his friends and...
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otherwise he would have stripped the corpse completely.
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I won't be a moment.
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It's all he ever did in his spare time.
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Lovely. Now get back to work - we open tonight.
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We were having a night in.
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I've solved it, I've figured it out.
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This whole case has a distinctly Czech feeling about it.
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West wasn't killed here, that's why there was so little blood.
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'I was going to call an ambulance, but it was too late.
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No, no, no! Course he's not the boy's father.
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DOOR OPENS
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No-one ever gets to me.
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They're so touchingly loyal.
 
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