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Sherlock – Season 1, Episode 2 The Blind Banker

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Holmes plunges into a world of codes and symbols when he investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious cipher.
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Sherlock — Season 1, Episode 2

Sherlock — Season 1, Episode 2

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Although the mystery of the week is not as strong as it was in the pilot, "The Blind Banker" continues to showcase the fruitful relationship between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson.

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Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes

Martin Freeman

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John Nugent Empire Magazine 04/04/2019
The central mystery is not all that involving, but there's still room for some witty interplay between our two bickering heroes. Go to Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian 02/17/2017
The plot is more satisfying -- clearer and more self-contained. The Holmes-Watson relationship has bedded down into one that I think Conan Doyle would recognise, a mixture of admiration, infuriation and genuine affection. Go to Full Review John Teti AV Club 02/13/2017
What makes "The Blind Banker" such a delight is not so much its serviceable mystery but rather the exchanges between Cumberbatch and Freeman, who take the brilliant layers of the writing and add a couple layers more. Go to Full Review Lacy Baugher Culturess 04/04/2019
The Blind Banker isn't exactly a bad episode, but it's certainly not a great one, either. Go to Full Review Simon Brew Den of Geek 04/04/2019
Despite lacking just a bit of the wit and sparkle that was sprinkled throughout A Study In Pink, The Blind Banker nonetheless delivered another 90 minutes of genuine entertainment. Go to Full Review Candice Grace TV Equals 04/04/2019
A decent enough episode. A bit long, too much fat that could (and should) have been trimmed, and a tad dull, but watchable nonetheless. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Holmes plunges into a world of codes and symbols when he investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious cipher.
Director
Euros Lyn
Executive Producer
Mark Gatiss, Beryl Vertue
Screenwriter
Mark Gatiss, Steve Thompson
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Adventure, Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 1, 2010