Moriarty the Patriot Part 2

Part 2 is where Moriarty the Patriot really starts feeling like it knows exactly what kind of anime it wants to be. Part 1 already had plenty of Victorian drama, crime, and high-society scheming, but the second half turns everything up and leans much harder into the psychological and political side of the story. The biggest reason it works for me is the growing rivalry between William and Sherlock. Their dynamic is easily the best part of the anime. It isn't simply a genius detective chasing a criminal mastermind. There's this strange combination of rivalry, curiosity, respect, and tension between them that makes every scene they share way more interesting. Watching two ridiculously intelligent people slowly try to figure each other out is exactly the kind of cat-and-mouse game I wanted from this series. William continues to be an incredibly compelling protagonist. He's calm, elegant, terrifyingly intelligent, and completely committed to his vision of changing a deeply corrupt society. What I like most is that the story doesn't make his ideology completely black and white. His methods can be disturbing, and the series doesn't exactly pretend otherwise. Instead, it makes you question how far someone should be willing to go when they genuinely believe they're fighting an unjust system. Thankfully, William also doesn't feel completely invincible. He's extremely smart, but the story doesn't treat him like some 500-IQ mastermind who can predict every possible outcome. Things can go differently than expected, and that uncertainty makes the conflicts much more engaging. There were definitely moments where I could see where a situation was heading, but I was still invested in seeing how everything played out. The criminal cases and darker look at Victorian society also continue to work really well. Crime is used as more than just entertainment; it's a way for the series to explore class inequality, corruption, privilege, and the ridiculous rules of high society. Part 2 feels more ambitious because the story starts connecting its individual conflicts into something much larger. The stakes are higher, the schemes become more complicated, and the plot feels increasingly serialized. That does come with one downside: the pacing can be uneven. For the most part, I think Part 2 moves better than Part 1 because there's less of that mystery-of-the-week feeling, but some of the middle material feels rushed compared to the major storylines. A few supporting characters also don't get quite enough development, which makes some of their involvement feel more functional than emotional. Visually, though, this anime continues to look damn good. The foggy streets of London, dramatic lighting, shadows, stained-glass imagery, and theatrical presentation give the whole thing a very distinctive atmosphere. It's not trying to be a completely realistic version of Sherlock Holmes' world. It's stylish, dramatic, and sometimes ridiculously over-the-top—and honestly, that's part of the appeal. The soundtrack fits that atmosphere perfectly too. The orchestral score knows when to go big and when to stay in the background, and the recurring musical themes help reinforce the rivalry without constantly screaming for your attention. What really separates Part 2 from Part 1 for me is the emotional side of the story. Beneath all the elaborate schemes and political maneuvering, there's a much stronger sense that these characters are being pushed toward their limits. The story becomes darker and more personal without completely losing the cleverness that made it enjoyable in the first place. And let's be honest, the relationship between William and Sherlock is basically the beating heart of the entire show. Their interactions are so entertaining that whenever they're both on screen, I immediately care more about what's happening. They're brilliant, frustrating, competitive, and weirdly fascinated by each other. It's exactly the kind of dramatic Victorian mind game that this anime is built for. Overall, Part 2 is a messy, stylish, darker continuation that takes bigger swings than Part 1. It doesn't always land perfectly, and the pacing occasionally feels like it's trying to squeeze too much into too little time, but the central rivalry carries the series incredibly well. If you liked the scheming and psychological battles of Part 1, Part 2 is where things really start getting interesting. It's dramatic as hell, morally messy, occasionally ridiculous, and completely committed to its aesthetic. William Moriarty is still ridiculously entertaining, Sherlock is an absolute menace, and watching these two geniuses try to outsmart each other is easily worth the price of admission.If you want, I can also make this more personal and opinionated, with a stronger “this is what I liked/didn't like” voice and less of a conventional review feel.

That was a beautiful ending indeed. The whole series were really made pretty well and I enjoyed predicting what would happen. The ending was what I wanted and I do hope they continue the anime. I just noticed that they didn't give Bonde more screentime as the anime ends XD.

I wonder if even from the start, William had already arranged all of this and also manipulated his brothers and team. I don't quite accept his final plan and the way he will do things. I mean, isn't there any other way? This series really got me feel different emotions.

That was some real intense standoff between the three! I'm glad that played out well but at the same time I think I didn't quite expected their actions. I thought there was some other twists or trick but it was some head on decisions. Quite a good way to see their other selves.

Very nice to see Sherlock again solving cases. It still amazing that he can read people just by looking at them. In William's case, I think he can't read people on the spot. Milverton is such a bummer, I mean just let John get his romance story bro.

The climax is beautiful looking and the emotional payoff for both Sherlock and William hits so hard. I love the way the story brings together the themes of justice, class and friendship. What a great ending.

The vibe here is phenomenal. The visuals are gorgeous and the entire episode carries this heavy, tragic atmosphere. William’s character arc is heartbreaking and each scene feels like it’s slowly building towards an inevitable tragedy.

Holy crap, endgame is here. The tension in the air is unreal and every conversation seems to have carrying so much weight. I love how Sherlock and William mirror each other so much. I was literally on the edge of my seat.

A nice change of pace that still manages to stay tense. I loved seeing John get more development and prove he's much more than Holme's sidekick. I just wish this episode had come earlier because the timing feels strange with the main plot at its peak.

Penutup yang emosinya dapet banget. Aku suka karena fokusnya bukan sekadar menyelesaikan konflik, tapi juga memberikan penutup yang terasa bermakna untuk perjalanan para karakternya. Setelah selesai nonton, rasanya masih kepikiran cukup lama. Salah satu ending yang menurutku berhasil meninggalkan kesan. One of the best anime I've watched!! Solid 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Menurutku William memang karakter yang paling menarik di anime ini. Sulit menebak apa yang sebenarnya dia pikirkan, jadi setiap kemunculannya selalu bikin penasaran. Episode ini juga berhasil membangun rasa penasaran buat klimaksnya tanpa terasa dipaksakan. Ngga kerasa sudah di penghujung series 😢

Wah... episode ini tegangnya beda 😆 Dari awal udah kerasa kalau ada aja yang bakal kejadian wkwk.. Aku juga suka ngeliat adu kepintaran antar karakter tanpa melulu mengacu ke action battle. Beberapa dialognya bahkan lebih seru daripada adegan aksinya sendiri.

Setelah beberapa episode penuh ketegangan, yang ini terasa sedikit lebih santai. Misteri baru yang muncul juga cukup menarik dan bikin penasaran tanpa harus langsung membongkar semuanya. Aku suka karena Sherlock kembali melakukan hal yang paling dia jago, jadi vibes detektifnya kerasa banget. Interaksinya sama John juga lucu ahaha..

Jujur episode ini lumayan bikin emosi. Bukan karena banyak aksi, tapi karena ngelihat bagaimana seseorang bisa didorong sampai ke titik yang sulit banget. Milverton juga makin menunjukkan kenapa dia layak disebut lawan yang berbahaya. Karakter kayak gini emang nyebelin, tapi justru bikin ceritanya makin hidup.

Milverton baru muncul aja udah bikin ngga nyaman 😅 Karakternya tipe yang nggak banyak gerak, tapi auranya bikin waspada terus. Aku suka episode ini karena konfliknya mulai terasa lebih personal buat beberapa karakter. Rasanya bukan sekadar adu kecerdasan lagi, tapi juga soal mempertahankan hal yang dianggap penting.

Akhirnya kita diajak melihat sisi lain dari William. Menurutku episode ini penting banget karena bikin karakternya terasa lebih manusiawi, bukan cuma sosok jenius yang selalu selangkah di depan. Ditambah kemunculan karakter baru yang auranya langsung bikin ngga nyaman... kayaknya bakal jadi masalah besar nanti 😅

Jujur aku sempat kasihan juga sama beberapa karakter di episode ini. Banyak hal yang kelihatannya baik-baik saja di permukaan, padahal ternyata jauh lebih rumit dari yang dibayangkan. Sherlock juga mulai makin sering muncul, jadi dinamika ceritanya terasa semakin hidup.

Kalo sebelumnya lebih banyak permainan strategi, episode ini terasa sedikit lebih dark. Suka banget sama William yang tetap pada prinsipnya sendiri. Jadi semua tindakan yang dilakukan kayak punya alasan, bukan asal menghalalkan segala cara. Itu yang bikin karakternya makin menarik buat diikuti. Tokoh jahat yang ngga bisa disebut jahat 😅

Bonde langsung membawa warna baru ke kelompok Moriarty. Awalnya agak kagok sama identitas barunya, tapi lama-lama malah jadi menarik dan kayak beda orang banget. Ditambah muncul kasus baru yang bikin suasana kembali tegang. Rasanya kayak anime ini tuh ngga kasih banyak waktu buat santai wkwk 😆

Aku suka gimana cara anime ini menyelesaikan satu arc tanpa kerasa terburu-buru. Beberapa momen di episode ini juga bikin aku cukup puas karena semuanya bener-bener dirangkai dengan rapi. Yang paling bikin nagih justru rasa penasarannya, bukan aksi atau pertarungannya. Best!