As such, it can be revisited multiple times and remain compelling.

Such aspirations lead Sherlock and John to a precarious confrontation with Magnussen at his estate.

This appeal has seen the episode maintain its engrossing thrills and its resonant charm even on multiple revisits.

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They soon find themselves investigating a murderer whose victims kill themselves after speaking with him.

As he follows the clues, Sherlock finds himself face-to-face with Moriarty.

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