- [Narrator] The Irregulars is a supernatural take
on the world of Sherlock Holmes.
Filled with Easter eggs
from the detectives enduring history,
we put on our deerstalkers
and track down every one of them.
Find one that we didn't?
Did your favorite Sherlock story get a shout-out?
Let us know in the comments.
- We ready to set off?
- [Narrator] The Irregulars are not new
to the world of Holmes.
In fact, they even appeared
in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock book,
"A Study in Scarlet."
The Irregulars have since gone on to appear
in dozens of stories, shows and games over the years.
- [Sherlock] My eyes and ears all over the city.
- [Narrator] In episode one,
Jesse suggests- - It's pretty obvious
to everyone that you're desperate to find a boyfriend.
- [Narrator] Which Bea immediately denies.
Sherlock, to varying degrees,
has always had his mind on anything but romance.
- Perhaps it's better for one to die alone
than to live life in eternal purgatory.
- [Narrator] We see a door with the address, 221B.
This has always been Sherlock's residence
since his inception.
And I'm sure our lead character being named Bea
is no coincidence either.
- Could be a coincidence.
- [Narrator] Spike and Billy are at a bare knuckle
boxing match, much like where Sherlock was in the 2009 film.
Sure. That's what director Guy Ritchie is known for,
but there's also mention of Sherlock being a trained boxer
in "The Adventure of Gloria Scott."
Leo watches a cricket match from his window.
Arthur Conan Doyle wasn't just a fan
and player of the sport.
The name Sherlock was also inspired
by Nottinghamshire player, Frank Shacklock.
Billy mentions Hudson wanting two months rent.
Mrs. Hudson has also been Sherlock's landlady
as long as he's lived on Baker Street.
After all, he's a dream tenant.
- What have you done to my bloody wall?
- [Narrator] Bea meets John Watson,
a doctor who has been by Sherlock's side
ever since the beginning.
He's usually portrayed as the balanced rational one
that sometimes has to save Sherlock from his own genius.
During their first case,
The Irregulars encountered quite a few ravens.
The works of Edgar Allan Poe were a big inspiration
for Arthur Conan Doyle when creating Sherlock
and this isn't their first cameo, either.
As we've said before,
this series leans heavily into the supernatural.
- Yeah, I heard you last time.
- [Narrator] While Sherlock's stories
typically have a realistic tone,
their adventures sometimes come with a paranormal twist.
- There are no ghosts!
- [Narrator] At least, at first.
- There was never any magic.
Only conjuring tricks.
- [Narrator] The Irregulars investigate a case
involving children's teeth being stolen.
Watson once located another missing molar in 1954's
"The Case of the Diamond Tooth."
We're also introduced to The Golden Dawn.
- What is The Golden Dawn?
- [Narrator] It's a secret underground society
which is commonly featured in Sherlock's stories.
Some even speculate that Arthur Conan Doyle
was a member of a couple himself.
- Bollocks.
(forlorn violin music)
- [Narrator] We hear someone playing the violin.
Among many things,
Sherlock has always been associated
with this particular instrument,
whether it's for pleasure, to get his mind straight
or if he can't find a puke bucket.
(puke splashing)
At the end of episode two,
we meet Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's older brother.
- It's you.
- [Narrator] Another prominent figure in the Sherlock lore.
- I'm the other Holmes.
- [Narrator] Don't worry. They get along.
- How's the diet?
- Fine.
- [Narrator] Most of the time.
When The Irregulars investigate Mycroft's Woodland estate
in episode three, we get a quick shot of a hound statue.
This is likely paying homage to the pooch
from one of Sherlock's most famous adventures,
"The Hound of the Baskervilles."
Once inside, we get a short sequence
featuring super-imposed text.
This was a common visual found in BBC's "Sherlock"
whenever he was analyzing clues.
You know? Kind of like "The Terminator."
- Come with me if you want to live.
- [Narrator] This episode is also themed around tarot cards.
Which were also featured in Robert Downey Jr's
second outing as Sherlock Holmes in "Game of Shadows."
In episode four, we meet Lestrade.
A competent yet conventional inspector
who has always been a part of Sherlock's world.
Having often worked together,
as well as maintained a level of mutual respect.
- Solution to blindingly obvious,
even Lestrade could work it out.
- Thank you.
- [Narrator] Leo and Bea discuss observing qualities
through the use of senses.
This is a big part of Sherlock's observation skills
as you'll usually find him smelling
and sometimes tasting potential clues.
- I think she's a seamstress or a weaver.
She had needle marks in her hands.
- [Narrator] Jesse uses deductive reasoning.
Another trademark of Sherlock's process.
He often makes small but meaningful observations
that help further a case.
Or just to be a dick.
- I sort of got dragged in to my first investigation.
The case of Jefferson Hope.
- [Narrator] It's true.
This was the subject of Arthur Conan Doyle's
very first Sherlock book, "A Study in Scarlet."
- Takes me back.
- You think you're brilliant.
You live for other people to tell you it.
- [Narrator] Bea isn't wrong here.
Ever since "A Study in Scarlet,"
Sherlock has been described as,
"sensitive to flattery on the score of his art."
And to this day, not much has changed.
- Frailty of genius, John, it needs an audience.
- [Narrator] In episode six, Spike abruptly tells everybody-
- Stop! All right, just. Stop.
- [Narrator] This is very much a Sherlock move
as Benedict Cumberbatch did the exact same thing
in the BBC version.
- Shut up, everybody shut up.
Don't move. Don't speak. Don't breathe.
I'm trying to think.
Anderson face the other way. You're putting me off.
- [Narrator] Next, we see Billy sporting an ascot.
While not in every iteration, Sherlock has been known
to wear a similar article of clothing on occasion.
Who do you think wore it best?
Spike explains to Billy how each member of their team
is like a body part.
Since their conception, the original characters
that The Irregulars were based upon
have always had the same dynamic.
One of them was even named the nose.
- Most important part. The one that keeps us all together.
- [Narrator] Sherlock wears a scarf,
much like Benedict Cumberbatch often did when he played him.
Who's up for another game of "Who Wore It Best?"
Let us know in the comments.
- We need to get to Aldgate.
Now.
- [Narrator] This location was also mentioned
in the case book of Sherlock Holmes.
When Sherlock told Watson
to always be armed East of Aldgate,
it seems Watson remembered this advice.
(horns blaring)
Finally, in episode eight,
it appears we may have lost Sherlock Holmes forever.
Or have we?
In 1893, Arthur Conan Doyle officially killed Sherlock off
in "The Final Problem."
Then, thanks to a little
pre-Twitter outrage- - Sherlock!
- [Narrator] He was brought back to life
in the return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I'm really gonna need you
to get to the point now man. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. So-
- [Narrator] So, in fewer words,
anything is possible when it comes to Sherlock.
Any Easter eggs we missed?
Let us know in the comments.