‘Sherlock’ Gets Creepy in New ‘The Abominable Bride’ Trailer
MASTERPIECE Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit) return as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the acclaimed modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic stories. But now our heroes find themselves in 1890s London. Beloved characters Mary Morstan (played by Amanda Abbington), Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) and Mrs. Hudson (Una Stubbs) also turn up at 221b Baker Street. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is a 90-minute Sherlock Special. Picture Shows: Dr. John Watson (MARTIN FREEMAN), Sherlock Holmes (BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH) © Robert Viglasky/Hartswood Films and BBC Wales for BBC One and MASTERPIECE This image may be used only in the direct promotion of MASTERPIECE. No other rights are granted. All rights are reserved. Editorial use only.
© Robert Viglasky/Hartswood Films and BBC Wales for BBC One and MASTERPIECE
It’s kind of been exciting watching the Sherlock promotional machine get into gear ever since the announcement that the series’ Victorian-themed special episode would air on New Year’s Day.
And while we’re all justifiably sad that we’re only getting one installment with the Boys of Baker Street to tide us over until Season 4 (which, regrettably, won’t even start filming until early 2016), at least we’re getting almost as many Sherlock-related goodies – photos, interviews, trailers – as we would if this were actually a full season. (JK, I totally know that this is in no way the same. I’m just trying to make us all feel better.)
In the latest trailer for the new special, we actually get at a look at the titular character from The Abominable Bride, plus more shots of stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman decked out in various levels of Victorian garb.
As far as the story itself, this is how the official plot synopsis goes:
Sherlock – The Abominable Bride: Dr John Watson, meet Mr Sherlock Holmes. We’ve been here before – but what if this wasn’t the modern day but the late Victorian period? What if the world’s most famous consulting detective and his best friend lived in a Baker Street of steam trains, hansom cabs, top hats and frock-coats? Welcome to ‘Sherlock’ in 1895! Some things, though, remain reassuringly the same. Friendship, adventure and especially, MURDER… Why is Thomas Ricoletti a little surprised to see his wife dressed in her old wedding gown? Because, just a few hours before, she took her own life… Mrs Ricoletti’s ghost now appears to be prowling the streets with an unslakeable thirst for revenge. From fog-shrouded Limehouse to the bowels of a ruined church, Holmes, Watson and their friends must use all their cunning to combat an enemy seemingly from beyond the grave and the final, shocking truth about… the Abominable Bride!
Watch the new trailer for yourselves below:
The one-off episode’s title is based on a line from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual, which refers to a case referenced by Holmes - “Ricoletti of the club foot and his abominable wife”.
It looks…not exactly like your conventional Sherlock episode, per se, but it still seems like it could be pretty fun. (Admittedly, I’m not 100% sold on this Victorian times twist yet, but I’m willing to be proven wrong. I'm trying to be optimistic.)
The Abominable Bride premieres January 1 on both BBC One in the UK and PBS’ Masterpiece in the US.
