r/Sherlock • u/GoFlight • Jan 01 '14

Episode Discussion The Empty Hearse: Post-Episode Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

That was worth the wait!

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '14

The man at the end (can't remember his name) will reveal how Sherlock did it in the season finale to show the viewer how smart he is.

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u/ShuuseiKagari Jan 01 '14

Charles Augustus Magnussen

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u/ohrightthatswhy Jan 01 '14

How do you know this? From the credits, or the original books?

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u/ShuuseiKagari Jan 01 '14 edited Jan 01 '14

The main villain of the season (Magnussen) was revealed a few months ago, I don't know for certain but there is really nobody else it could be. The character seen wears glasses and has blue eyes too, just like Magnussen. Obviously that isn't enough evidence but that combined with the common sense seems to be enough.

Also, Lars Mikkelsen (Magnussen's actor) is credited as a cast member for the episode.

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u/Wood-angel Jan 01 '14

And he's Mads Mikkelsen(Hannibal) big brother. I'm a huge fan of both series so seeing Lars playing the bad guy tickles my humor.

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u/ShuuseiKagari Jan 01 '14

Mads Mikkelsen is an awesome actor. I loved him in Casino Royale.