Holmes is off the the coast to convalesce with companion Watson, but tragedy strikes at a nearby house, and the Tregennis family are almost wiped out, all except brother Mortimer. The reason for the deaths seems almost supernatural, and soon after Mortimer himself dies in similar circumstances. Holmes is battling his heroine addiction and Watson does his best by his friend Holmes. I think this is one of the best in the series, firstly, the setting, most episodes are dark, and set in bleak surroundings, but the Cornish coast is so beautiful it makes an interesting contrast, murder happening at such an idyllic location. I always enjoy a mystery with an alternative and different method, and Devil's foot certainly has that. It's incredibly dark, we see Holmes's drug taking, and the surreal imagery of him using 'the lamp' also looks good (a little dated now I grant you, but still powerful.) There is a closeness between Holmes and Watson too. A brilliant episode. 10/10
Review of The Devil's Foot
