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Between the altar and the crime scene: Enola Holmes is back on Netflix

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Enola Holmes returns to Netflix for a third installment, with Millie Bobby Brown reprising her role.
  • The film begins with Enola Holmes on the run from her own wedding, only to be drawn into a new case involving her missing brother, Sherlock.
  • The movie's tagline suggests "Every good story begins with a wedding."

Millie Bobby Brown is back as the intrepid detective Enola Holmes in the third installment of the popular Netflix crime-adventure series. The upcoming film promises a new setting and a fresh set of challenges for the clever younger sister of Sherlock Holmes.

The narrative kicks off with Enola Holmes, portrayed by Brown, in a dramatic carriage chase while dressed in a wedding gown. This chaotic scene unfolds as her intended groom, Tewkesbury, played by Louis Partridge, awaits her at the altar. However, Enola experiences cold feet, and the timing couldn't be more convenient for a new mystery to capture her attention.

The new case emerges just as Sherlock Holmes, Enola's famous brother, goes missing. This disappearance provides Enola with a compelling reason to abandon her wedding plans and focus her investigative skills on finding him. The film seems to play with the convention that "Every good story begins with a wedding," as Enola herself states, hinting at the unconventional start to her latest adventure.

The cast also includes Himesh Patel as Dr. Watson, suggesting a potential connection to Sherlock's world and cases. The film is set to continue the blend of mystery, action, and period drama that has made the Enola Holmes franchise a hit with audiences.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.