Sherlock Holmes is introduced as a culturally significant and widely adapted character.

• Sherlock Holmes is a foundational figure in the crime and mystery genres.
• Adapted and re-imagined countless times, Holmes remains a pop culture icon.
• The character has been featured in everything from films and TV series to books and animated shows.

Stephen Moffat's career and his impact on British pop culture are examined.

• Moffat's work on 'Coupling' and 'Doctor Who' received critical acclaim.
• However, his tenure as showrunner on 'Doctor Who' revealed issues with his storytelling approach.
• Moffat's tendency to imply depth without delivering undermines his narratives.

The TV series Sherlock's approach to adapting the Holmes stories is critiqued.

• Sherlock disregards the episodic nature of the original stories, leading to a convoluted overarching plot.
• The series fails to maintain the appeal of the Holmes stories by focusing excessively on Sherlock's character.
• Moriarty's omnipresence in the series detracts from the individual mysteries and other characters.

The series' portrayal of Sherlock's deductive reasoning is heavily critiqued.

• The show often withholds information, preventing the audience from engaging with the mysteries.
• Sherlock's deductions are frequently based on hidden information or unrealistic assumptions.
• The series' excessive style often obscures the narrative and character development.

Moffat's approach to writing is explored, revealing significant flaws.

• Moffat's writing thrives in standalone episodes but falters in serialized storytelling.
• His portrayal of the Doctor and Sherlock as overly central and important characters weakens the overall narrative.
• The reliance on implying future depth leads to disappointment when the depth is not realized.

Season four of Sherlock is dissected, highlighting its critical failure.

• Season four's writing is notably poor, with convoluted plot twists and underdeveloped characters.
• The season's failure leads fans to concoct theories of a secret good episode that would redeem the show.
• The backlash against season four reflects a deeper realization of the show's long-standing issues.

The TV series Sherlock's legacy is summarized, revealing its ultimate failure.

• The series fails to honor the spirit and intelligence of the original Holmes stories.
• Sherlock's creators show contempt for their audience and source material.
• The series leaves a legacy of disappointment, failing to live up to the promise of its premise.