The game is afoot, my friends. Millie Bobby Brown – legend lover of waffles, telekinetic powers, and real-life skincare warrior – is gracing us with something completely new. Not only is it a fresh concept, but it's one she helped produce herself. Enola Holmes is about, well, Enola Holmes. She has been raised by her mother in her childhood home to be independent, a fierce fighter, and to question everything. On Enola's 16th birthday, her mother disappears. Enola's older brothers, Mycroft and Sherlock, are called in to help. They're both shocked to discover how much (or how little to someone's opinion) Enola has grown and isn't following the 'traditional' Victorian standards for young women. Mycroft wants to send Enola to finishing school, whereas she has other plans. She escapes in hopes of being the one to find their mother. Gender-bending disguises and quick getaways are the bare minimum of troubles that Enola finds herself in. Especially when her paths cross with Viscount Tewksbury, and he may be more trouble than he's worth. Where can I begin? Delightful! On-point commentary! Feminism! All for the taking in this movie. This movie was so outstanding, and make those of us who love Brown even more (or even become a new fan). This movie is a mystery thriller that has the perfect star-studded cast to help everything out. Brown literally is a scene-stealer and has constant energy throughout. She is brilliant and witty in her delivery. Her collaboration with director Harry Bradbeer, famous for his series Fleabag, made her attempt at breaking the fourth wall is charming and on-point. I am not familiar with the source material book series. But I imagine Enola Holmes is literally how Brown and Bradbeer created as design in this movie. They get major points on that alone. You may ask – is it worth it to have a Holmes-centered drama that does not directly involve Sherlock? Some may hesitate to go outside their comfort zone, considering Doyle's original didn't involve another sibling besides Mycroft. That's before people may be surprised at how free-willing Victorian-era London is. However, I think those are the points Brown and Bradbeer attempts to challenge. Enola wants to smash the patriarchy and long societal standards. Is any bit of Enola Holmes realistic? No, but really who cares when it's delivered in a way that's so enjoyable and entertaining to watch! After I watched this, I found out that Enola Holmes has a whole YA series. This was just a first installment in what could be the most incredible franchise.
So does Sherlock's offer of Enola staying with him extend to outsiders? Asking for a friend.
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