Sherlock Holmes born William Sherlock Scott Holmes is the world's only consulting detective, a profession he created for himself. He is based in London and often consulted by Greg Lestrade of New Scotland Yard , usually taking his best friend and former flatmate, John Watson , on cases. He has a keen interest in unusual or bizarre crimes, without which he rapidly becomes bored, relying on nicotine to keep his brain active, although in the past he has dabbled in illegal drugs such as heroin for entertainment.

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Skip to Content. Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update. There are some power-hungry, murderous villains on the loose in London, and the city itself is presented as a fairly brutal, gritty environment. But the film also celebrates Holmes' eccentric genius and his close friendship with Watson. Though he's a cantankerous soul, Holmes clearly values his friend and even tries to save a former paramour despite the fact that she once double-crossed him. They trade barbs and are feisty with each other, but Holmes and Watson always fight for the good -- and for each other.
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The fast, snappy and ambitious sequel pits Holmes Robert Downey Jr against his nemesis Moriarty Jared Harris , living out in the open as a mild-mannered professor, but secretly planning to profit from an impending European war. Many are familiar but not always recognisable. Baker Street and the famous digs at B are a set built at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire , the former Leavesden Aerodrome factory, where Mosquitos and Halifax Bombers were once manufactured.
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