The Sign of Three story
The episode is primarily centered on the day of Watson's wedding to Mary Morstan. The title is based on the Holmes novel The Sign of the Four.
15 total · 8 major · 7 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| attitude of superiority | major | Sherlock Holmes had a massive ego and condescended people, left, right and center. |
| friendship | major | Much was made of Sherlock being the best man at Watson's wedding. |
| law enforcement | major | The police were investigating the attempted murder of a Buckingham Palace guard. |
| marriage ceremony | major | The whole story unfolds at Watson and Mary's wedding ceremony. |
| newlywed couple | major | Watson and Mary tied the knot. |
| private investigator occupation | major | We saw Sherlock Holmes and Watson doing what they do best. |
| romantic love | major | Watson and Mary tied the knot. |
| the desire for vengeance | major | Jonathan Small (a.k.a. the Mayfly Man) hatched an elaborate plot to kill Bainbridge on account that he held Bainbridge responsible for his brother's death. |
| bank robbery | minor | The police were after the Waters Gang over a bank robbery. |
| brother and brother | minor | Mycroft made a token attempt to her under his brother Sherlock's skin. |