Moriarty the Patriot

Amo las series de misterio, simplemente me encanta cuando son bien manejadas, y te explican la lógica de eso. En esta serie me encanta el nivel de lógica pero también de imaginación que manejan, cosas que una vez explicadas parecen tan obvias pero uno mismo jamás pensaría en ellas Siendo muy sincera sufrí un poco con los capítulo dedicados a Sherlock, no sé creo que fue un cambio de ritmo, pero luego de eso me voló la cabeza

Moriarty the Patriot immediately gets my attention just from the premise. Taking one of Sherlock Holmes’ most famous enemies and making him the main character is already a pretty damn good hook, but what I like even more is that the anime commits to the idea. Instead of giving us a standard villain, the story makes him someone who genuinely believes he’s doing the right thing. Victorian society is completely screwed up, the rich can basically get away with anything, and the people at the bottom are expected to accept it. If the law refuses to punish people abusing their power, he’ll create his own version of justice. And honestly, I’m into it. The main character is easily the biggest reason I enjoy this series. He’s calm, ridiculously intelligent, and always seems to be thinking five steps ahead. Watching him put his plans together is probably my favorite part. There’s something satisfying about seeing an elaborate scheme come together and realizing how much thought went into it. My only problem is that the show sometimes makes him a little TOO smart. Once you understand how capable he is, some situations lose tension because you already know he’ll probably have everything under control. I’m sometimes thinking, “Okay, so what’s the catch?” and then there really isn’t one. The early episodes also follow a pretty repetitive formula. Someone gets screwed over by an awful aristocrat, nobody with authority wants to help, and our protagonist comes up with an elaborate solution. Bad rich guy does something horrible. Protagonist makes a plan. Rich guy gets what’s coming. Repeat. I like this structure at first because it establishes his philosophy, but eventually I wanted the larger story to move forward. Most villains are SO obviously evil that there isn’t much moral conflict. I’m rarely wondering whether they deserve punishment. Most of the time I’m just like, “Yeah, screw this guy.” That takes away some of the grayness the series could have had. I would have liked more complicated villains who made me question whether the protagonist had gone too far. When the target is basically cartoonishly evil, it’s easy to support whatever happens to them. Still, I really like the social commentary. The problem isn't just a few bad nobles. The entire system protects people with money and status, giving the story more substance than just “smart guy kills bad people.” The supporting cast is solid, although some side characters feel more like pieces on a chessboard than fully developed characters. I wanted more time with them. And then we get to Sherlock. This is where the show starts getting REALLY interesting for me. The contrast between the two is exactly what I want from a Moriarty story. One is controlled and calculated, while the other is chaotic, unpredictable and seemingly impossible to read. Watching two ridiculously intelligent people approach problems in completely different ways is just fun. My only complaint is that it takes a while to get there. I understood the setup, but I was definitely thinking, “Okay, where the hell is Sherlock?” Once that side becomes more important, the anime gets much more exciting. Victorian London looks great, and the anime has a dark, elegant, almost theatrical atmosphere. The clothing, buildings, foggy streets and dramatic lighting all fit perfectly. It has a strong visual identity. The soundtrack fits the mood too, with a dramatic, theatrical feeling that works well with the elaborate schemes. Pacing is mixed. Some episodes fly by, while others feel like the same formula with different characters. I think the series could have reached the larger conflict faster. What I like most about Moriarty the Patriot is how it changes the perspective of a familiar story. This isn't really a mystery where I’m trying to figure out who committed the crime. I already know who’s behind the important stuff. Instead, I’m watching the person responsible and thinking, “Okay... how is he going to get away with this?” Honestly, that’s way more interesting than I expected. The protagonist isn't a traditional hero, and I don't always agree with what he does. But I understand why he does it, and that makes him compelling. The anime makes me question whether someone can fight an unjust system without becoming just as bad as the people they're fighting. Sometimes it nails that idea, although the villains can make the answer too obvious. But when it works, it REALLY works. Overall, Moriarty the Patriot is a stylish, clever and pretty damn entertaining take on the Sherlock Holmes world. The repetitive structure, uneven pacing and underdeveloped side characters hold it back, but the atmosphere, social commentary and battle of intelligence keep me interested. Definitely not perfect, but there’s more than enough here to make me want to keep watching.

A dialogue-driven episode full of details, as always. Though what I liked most about this one was William and Sherlock's dynamic. If they weren't on opposite sides of the same coin, they'd have such great chemistry solving crimes together. Besides that, the ending kinda left me hanging with anticipation.

The mystery being solved so quickly made this episode feel a little lacking. Or maybe I was just expecting too much, lol. It was still a decent episode, though. I think I hyped myself up too much after the previous episode, so this one didn't quite meet my expectations. That one's on me 🫣

Why is Louis so protective? 😭 It doesn't seem obsessive, but it bothered me a little. Aside from that, this episode had great pacing and storytelling. It kept me hooked throughout, and that scene in the last few minutes was VERY intriguing.

This one was a little slow-paced, but the way Sherlock's conflict was portrayed was really well done. I actually liked that it was shown implicitly and still maintained his unpredictability throughout. I thought this episode wouldn't hook me, but that ending?! 😶

THIS!! The way this episode set things up for something even more thrilling had me on the edge of my seat. The cliffhanger was well done, and everything became even more intriguing. It really leaves you hanging and wanting more. AAAAH! Let's gooo!

I really liked how the pacing stayed steady here and how Sherlock's psychological conflict was portrayed so well. Throughout the episode, the atmosphere remained tense, but it got EVEN more interesting by the ending.

This episode was a little tense, and the thrill of the mystery was definitely there. Like Sherlock, I do enjoy a good mystery 😆 I really liked the conclusion of this episode. It only built more anticipation for what's coming next.

Sherlock's VA really made me curious about who he was because the character gained so much appeal through the voice alone. That was such a well-done performance. The storytelling already had me hooked, and now his voice has me completely pulled in, lol.

This was such a well-written episode. The story really had me hooked. A gripping plot with compelling characters was chef's kiss. Rather than ending on something lacking, it only made me look forward to more.

Not Sherlock radiating that main character energy. The shift in this episode that highlighted Sherlock's character compared to the previous ones was really good. It was a dialogue-heavy and detail-focused episode that aligned well with the storyline. I really liked how things were going so far.

I knew Sherlock would be such a hilarious character 😆 I really loved his carefree yet confident personality, and his dynamics with John were already starting to look good. This episode really made the story more intriguing. It got me hooked.

The shift in focus was refreshing. It didn't have that heavy and scheming atmosphere, but it still made things interesting because of Sherlock's character. I hate to admit it, but I actually enjoyed this because of him. His character feels a little lighter than William's. Real protagonist vibes, honestly.

A dialogue-driven episode as usual. Though honestly, it was clean and well-written. I loved how everything seemed so aligned, lol. The storyline was really good too, with a satisfying conclusion to the previous episode.

The hunter becomes the hunted. How ironic, yet not surprising. The way this episode was delivered was so good. The first half concluded the previous episode, while the second half focused more on dialogue but still kept things interesting.

Dang, that was some fine work from Sherlock himself. He's so fineeee! I loved this episode, finally moving into something even MORE intriguing, as if the pieces were now falling into place. Lmao, why am I being so cryptic?

The story flow was steady in this one. More like a setup—actually, it was a setup, lol. I really liked how the plot was laid out here. And the dialogue was sooo intriguing and well-written. I'm liking this so far, and I'm excited to see the next episode!

I love me some cruise ship crime tropes 🫢 Hehe. Anyway, I didn't expect this one to be this interesting. So far, this anime hasn't failed to keep me interested in what will happen next. Also, a new face and some tension that didn't make me nervous but definitely left me intrigued.

Ooh, this storyline looks interesting. Plus, a new gorgeous face appeared! Lmao. This one looks like it'll be a two-part episode. That cliffhanger at the end will definitely leave you wanting more. It really made things even more intriguing.