Sherlock and Joan must defeat Vikner before he strikes first in the Elementary Season 4 finale.
Elementary: Season 4, Episode 24
Could it be?
Was he meant to be the overlord of an international crime syndicate all along?
Most importantly, did Sherlock actually experience…serious character development?
A Difference In Kind went there, and then some.
Its almost too easy.
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Almost.
Bomb disarmed, the two are forced to chase down the one responsible for it.
Vikner and his ilk have been given strict orders not to harm the consulting duo.
But sooner or later, he too is ruled out.
And its always good to have a regularly scheduled reminder.
Initially, she says, Morland was the groups first pick.
(Pun intended.)
No, of course not.
This is Morland Holmes.
He doesnt operate that and he certainly doesnt lie down and die for a puny crustacean like Joshua Vikner.
Taking up the reins as the groups new leader, a newer, shinier Morland Holmes is suddenly born.
(Dont feel bad for Joan and Sherlock.
They get Morlands fancy old safe-house/penthouse to heal their wounds.)
Certainly, any similarly spongy procedural would have likely done the same.
This is where Robert Doherty proves his worth.
Sherlock has been down this poisonous path before and isnt buying it.
To ditch her and run, at this point in Sherlocks character development, would be three steps backward.
Too many shows rely on their finales to set up predictable, recycled plotlines for the following calendar year.
(Side note: A word to the wise though, Doherty.
You once promised never to hook up Sherlock and Joan.
But when it works, it works damn well.
So its okay that Sherlock is smiling.
But make no mistake its nowhere near settled in.
