: Holmes and Watson travel from London to France, Germany, and finally Switzerland to stop the escalating violence.
: As an industrialist, Moriarty owns the factories that produce the weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies needed for war. By inciting a global conflict, he ensures a massive, recurring market for his products. subtitle Sherlock.Holmes.A.Game.Of.Shadows.2011...
: Much of the "deep story" focuses on Holmes' struggle to let Watson move on to a domestic life with his new wife, Mary, while recognizing that he cannot defeat Moriarty alone. : Holmes and Watson travel from London to
: Moriarty orchestrates a series of seemingly unrelated bombings and assassinations across Europe to destabilize relations between France and Germany. : Much of the "deep story" focuses on
The "Game of Shadows" refers to Moriarty’s plan to spark a world-scale conflict for personal profit.
: Moriarty represents the dark side of the Industrial Revolution—using advanced technology and global trade for destruction.