What if Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Mystery Was Himself?

In Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant detective named Sherlock uses his sharp mind to solve mysteries, with his loyal friend Dr. Watson by his side. Together, they face a dark villain, Lord Blackwood, who seems to have mysterious powers.

A popular fan theory is that Sherlock Holmes might have been battling his own inner demons while solving crimes. Some believe his sharp intellect was also a way to hide his fears and insecurities. What if his obsession with solving cases was actually a way to escape his own feelings?

One key moment is when Sherlock faces off against Lord Blackwood for the final time. Sherlock’s mind works in incredible ways, but the real question is—how did Blackwood seemingly cheat death? The mystery leaves us wondering what his true powers were.

What if Sherlock had solved the mystery of his own emotions and found peace in his mind instead of chasing villains? The movie could have ended with him overcoming his personal struggles, leaving us with a new sense of the character.

A prequel exploring how Sherlock became the detective we know today would uncover the beginnings of his incredible abilities, showing us how his mind first began to work in extraordinary ways.