Holmes has to battle the Italian Mafia, the vicious Red Circle. A very intricate story, with lots of things going on, a case of passion and revenge. It boasts a great level of atmosphere and intrigue, from the curiosity of the lodger's identity, to the menacing scene in which Georgiano taunts Emilia through the door.
Wonderful production values as you'd expect, I thought the scenes in the theatre, although brief, looked fantastic. The music is particularly good too, the arias add to the theme of the episode.
Brett as always is fantastic, the very last scene where we see him tear up was deeply moving, he had such a brilliance about him, and will forever be Sherlock Holmes.
Two British comedy greats in Kenneth O'Connor and Betty Marsden, both do a great job, you just cannot help but watch them with a wry smile. John Hallam, never an actor to give a shy performance, gives a wonderfully theatrical characterisation of Black Georgiano, he has a wonderful speaking voice.
It's a great episode, so much going for it, 8/10