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.