Sherlock Holmes: Season 2

1985 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.4

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

What Season 2 of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is the world's only consulting detective. In late Victorian England, his office takes on clients of all kinds, from people of modest means to members of the royal family. He also helps the police when his cases overlap with those of Inspector Lestrade. Holmes needs a constant challenge. Without a case to occupy him, he falls into depression and turns to drugs. This season follows him as he seeks puzzles to keep his mind active, from governess Violet Hunter to a kidnapped Greek interpreter. Jeremy Brett stars as the lead in this ITV series, created by John Hawkesworth and based on the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle.

6episodes

Aug 25, 1985premiered

Sep 29, 1985last episode

5 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 The Copper Beeches
Aug 25, 1985 · 50 min · ★ 7.7
A woman consults Holmes about a job offer with a very strange stipulation.
Directing: Paul Annett · Starring: Natasha Richardson, Joss Ackland, Lottie Ward, Patience Collier
2x02 The Greek Interpreter
Sep 1, 1985 · 49 min · ★ 7.4
Holmes's brother, Mycroft, seeks his help in deciphering the mystery of a man who was kidnapped and forced to act as translator.
Directing: Alan Grint · Starring: George Costigan, Alkis Kritikos, Nick Field, Anton Alexander
2x03 The Norwood Builder
Sep 8, 1985 · 51 min · ★ 8.8
A young solicitor is suspected of murder and asks Holmes to clear his name.
Directing: Ken Grieve · Starring: Colin Jeavons, Helen Ryan, Rosalie Crutchley, Matthew Solon
2x04 The Resident Patient
Sep 15, 1985 · 50 min · ★ 8.5
Holmes is contacted by a doctor who fears for the health and life of his rich benefactor, who lives on the premises.
Directing: David Carson · Starring: Nicholas Clay, Patrick Newell, Tim Barlow, Brett Forrest
2x05 The Red-Headed League
Sep 22, 1985 · 51 min · ★ 8.8
An odd notice in a newspaper seeks red-headed men, inviting them to join a league which will pay them well.
Directing: John Bruce · Starring: Eric Porter, Roger Hammond, Tim McInnerny, Richard Wilson
2x06 The Final Problem Season Finale
Sep 29, 1985 · 50 min · ★ 8.9
The French government sends for Holmes when the Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre, but the mission ends up being more dangerous than Holmes expected.
Directing: Alan Grint · Starring: Eric Porter, Olivier Pierre, Claude Le Saché, Michael Goldie