Ep 13. The Red Team

The Red Team is the thirteenth episode of the first season of Elementary. The episode starts off with Sherlock receiving a call from a former associate from London who wants to meet with him in New York. This associate is Sebastian Moran, who served as the second in command for Sherlock's arch-nemesis, Moriarty. Sebastian tells Sherlock that he has information about Moriarty's whereabouts, and he wants Sherlock's help to bring her down.

Sherlock is hesitant to work with Sebastian at first, but he eventually agrees to hear him out. Sebastian tells him that he was part of a team known as the "Red Team" that Moriarty assembled to carry out various illegal activities. However, the team became compromised, and Moriarty disappeared, leaving the Red Team members to fend for themselves. Sebastian believes that Moriarty is planning a big operation and that he needs Sherlock's help to stop her.

Meanwhile, Captain Gregson assigns Sherlock and Joan a new case. A wealthy businessman named Jeremy Lopez has been killed, and the police believe that his wife, Elena, is the suspect. However, Elena claims that she is innocent and asks for Sherlock and Joan's help to prove it. Sherlock agrees to take the case and begins to investigate Lopez's murder.

As Sherlock delves deeper into the case, he begins to uncover some troubling truths about Lopez's business dealings. He discovers that Lopez was involved in some illegal activities that may have caused someone to want him dead. Sherlock also begins to suspect that Elena may not be as innocent as she claims to be.

The case takes several twists and turns, and Sherlock must use all of his deductive skills to solve it. At the same time, he continues to work with Sebastian to track down Moriarty. Their investigation leads them to a warehouse, where they discover Moriarty's latest operation. However, things take a dangerous turn, and Sherlock finds himself in a life-threatening situation.

Overall, The Red Team is an exciting and suspenseful episode that showcases Sherlock's ability to solve complex cases. The addition of Sebastian Moran adds an interesting dynamic to the show, as it allows viewers to see a different side of Sherlock's past. Additionally, the case involving Jeremy Lopez's murder is compelling and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode also sets the stage for future episodes, as it hints at the ongoing battle between Sherlock and Moriarty.