Very few TV rivals were as legendary as Andrew Scott's James Moriarty in Sherlock, and his replacement hasn’t aged well. As the BBC series tried to increase its success and push beyond Moriarty’s shadow, it introduced a new villain meant to carry that same spark, the perfect opponent for Sherlock Holmes' (Benedict Cumberbatch) brilliant mind. Unfortunately, 12 years later, the attempt feels even more hollow.
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