Ep 11. The Case of the Red Headed League

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most iconic detectives in literature and every episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is as fascinating as it is intricate. In season 1, episode 11, titled "The Case of the Red Headed League," Holmes is found in deep contemplation, staring at a bloody handprint on a wall. Meanwhile, Dr. John Watson is reading the newspaper when he draws Holme's attention to an advertisement that reads, "Wanted - Red-headed men for a unique and humorous advertisement."

Holmes decides they must investigate this as it is peculiar and asks Watson to accompany him. When they arrive at Jabez Wilson's workplace, they realize how absurd the job of being part of the Red Headed League is, but Wilson has already quit his job in order to be eligible. But as they speak to Wilson and see the office space, things seem more and more strange. The league, seemingly professional and organized, paid Wilson handsomely to perform an overwhelming yet mundane task and, very quickly, they stop showing up and the league cease to exist, leaving Wilson without a job and money.

Holmes and Watson start their investigation by visiting the office space where Wilson worked, only to find it vacated. They then visit a bank where Wilson received his payment, and from here their investigation starts getting interesting and dangerous all together. Holmes then follows Wilson back to his office and bushwhacks an assailant in the process. As the person gets away, they chase him and are led to a hidden house that houses a mysterious individual who is the mastermind behind the Red Headed League scheme.

Holmes and Watson unravel the truth behind the Red Headed League and it leads them to a deeper mystery that they must solve before it's too late. They use their extensive detective skills to get to the bottom of what has been occurring, as the case turns out to be more complex than it seemed.

"The Case of the Red Headed League" is a thrilling and entertaining episode that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats with the suspenseful plot and the intriguing mystery that Holmes and Watson must solve. The perfect addition to the already captivating series, this episode is a must-see for any Sherlock Holmes fan or lover of cleverly crafted mysteries.