The story follows Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) in 1895. They are tasked with investigating the case of Emelia Ricoletti, a bride who apparently committed suicide in public, only to return from the grave to murder her husband.
"The Abominable Bride" is a special feature-length episode of the BBC crime drama series Sherlock . It was first broadcast on January 1, 2016, and serves as a standalone story set primarily in Victorian London, contrasting with the series' usual modern-day setting. Watch The Abominable Bride 2016
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As the mystery unfolds, the episode reveals itself to be taking place within modern-day Sherlock’s "Mind Palace." While in a drug-induced state on a plane (immediately following the events of Season 3), Sherlock uses the Victorian case to help him solve the modern-day riddle of how James Moriarty could possibly have returned from the dead. Sherlock Holmes: Benedict Cumberbatch Dr. John Watson: Martin Freeman Mrs. Hudson: Una Stubbs Lestrade: Rupert Graves Mycroft Holmes: Mark Gatiss Mary Watson: Amanda Abbington James Moriarty: Andrew Scott The story follows Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and
Occasionally available for free to viewers in the UK, depending on current licensing windows. "The Abominable Bride" is a special feature-length episode
In some international markets, Sherlock is hosted on these platforms under the Star brand. Synopsis