Sherlock — Movie Quotes

Said in Season 1, Episode 1, "A Study in Pink," during a crime scene investigation. Anderson, a forensics officer, calls him a psychopath, and Sherlock delivers this iconic retort before continuing his deduction.

This quote perfectly encapsulates Sherlock's clinical self-assessment and his intellectual arrogance. It's his way of distinguishing his detachment from a more malicious psychopathy, establishing his unique identity while insulting Anderson's intelligence.

Spoken during his climactic confrontation with Sherlock on the roof of St. Bartholomew's Hospital in Season 2, Episode 3, "The Reichenbach Fall."

This line reveals Moriarty's self-awareness and theatricality. He doesn't see himself as merely a criminal, but as a necessary narrative force—the antagonist required for a story like Sherlock's to be truly great. It highlights his obsession with their rivalry as a grand, epic tale.

Sherlock exclaims this at the end of Season 1, Episode 3, "The Great Game," after receiving a direct challenge from his mysterious new adversary, Moriarty.

An iconic modernization of the classic Holmes phrase "The game is afoot." This line signals Sherlock's excitement and readiness to dive into a new, challenging case. It represents his view of detective work as the ultimate form of entertainment.

Delivered in Season 1, Episode 1, "A Study in Pink," after surviving a tense confrontation with the murderous cabbie and being saved at the last second by John.

This sarcastic line showcases Sherlock's dark humor and his disdain for conventional emotional displays. While wrapped in a shock blanket by paramedics, he mocks the gesture, demonstrating his inability to process trauma or concern in a 'normal' way.

Appears at the very end of Season 3, Episode 3, "His Last Vow," interrupting Sherlock's exile and pulling him back into the world he just left behind.

This chilling question marks the shocking, impossible return of Sherlock's greatest foe. Broadcast on every screen in the country, it signifies that Moriarty's influence transcends even death, and that his 'game' with Sherlock is far from over.