First Glimpse at Enola Holmes 3: A Grittier Adventure Awaits
Netflix teases Enola Holmes 3 with a fresh image, hinting at a darker, more mature chapter for Milly Bobby Brown’s detective. The new film takes Enola to Malta for her toughest case yet.
Netflix has dropped the first official look at the third Enola Holmes film, giving fans a sneak peek at Milly Bobby Brown back in the lead role. This time, the story promises a shift in tone, with the next chapter described as more grown-up and shadowy than the previous outings. The much-loved detective is set to tackle a new case in Malta, and the anticipation is building among punters keen to see where the franchise heads next.
Joining Brown on screen, Louis Partridge returns as Tewkesbury, with the pair reportedly set to unravel what’s being called “life’s greatest mystery: love.” The familiar faces of Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes, Helena Bonham Carter as Eudoria Holmes, Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Moriarty, and Himesh Patel as Dr John Watson round out the cast, ensuring plenty of intrigue and family drama. While the finer points of the plot are still under wraps, the official logline hints at a tangled and risky case that will test Enola like never before.
New Direction and Creative Team
This third instalment sees a change behind the camera, with Philip Barantini stepping in as director. Barantini, who previously helmed the Emmy-winning film Adolescence, takes over from Harry Bradbeer, who directed the first two films. Jack Thorne is back on script duties, keeping the continuity strong for fans of the series. The creative team has signalled a deliberate move towards a more mature style, reflecting both Enola’s and Brown’s real-life growth to age 21.
Barantini has made it clear he’s aiming for a darker, more complex tone this time around.
“Adventure chases detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide in a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before.”
The new setting and tone are set to push the character into uncharted territory, promising a fresh take on the much-loved detective’s journey.
What to Expect from Enola’s Next Case
With the action shifting to Malta, Enola’s latest adventure is shaping up to be her most challenging yet. The film is expected to explore deeper themes, with the stakes higher both personally and professionally for the young detective. The cast’s dynamic, especially with the return of key characters, is likely to add layers to the story, while the Maltese backdrop offers a new flavour to the franchise.
There’s no official release date just yet, but the film is tipped to land on Netflix before the year’s out. Fans can expect a more nuanced and grown-up Enola, as the series evolves alongside its star. The promise of a darker, more mature chapter is sure to keep audiences guessing about what’s next for the Holmes family.