Enola Holmes 3
Third entry takes Enola to Malta with more serious tone and romantic stakes
The brief
Millie Bobby Brown slips back into her Victorian sleuth role with the confidence of someone who's found her franchise sweet spot, trading the English countryside for Malta's sun-baked streets in what feels like the series' most grown-up entry yet. Director Philip Barantini brings a grittier edge to the usually zippy mystery formula, letting the Mediterranean setting breathe menace into every shadowy alleyway while Brown and Louis Partridge's chemistry crackles with genuine romantic tension. The pacing builds like a proper thriller rather than rushing toward quips, making this feel less like Disney's Sherlock Holmes and more like a legitimate detective story that happens to star younger people. Perfect for anyone who enjoyed the previous films but wished they'd take themselves a bit more seriously, or fans of period mysteries who want something with actual stakes.
The verdict
If you enjoyed the previous Enola Holmes films but wanted more genuine stakes and romantic tension, this sun-soaked Mediterranean mystery delivers the series' most mature and thrilling entry yet. If you prefer the lighter, quippier tone of the earlier films or aren't invested in the characters' development, this grittier approach might feel too serious for what you're expecting from the franchise.
Watch with
- 👫 Perfect date night mystery for franchise fans
- 👨👩👧👦 Family viewing for mature mystery lovers
- ⚠️ Skip if you prefer lighter Enola Holmes tone
Heads up
- Perilous situations and thriller-level danger (moderate)
- Some romantic tension and mature themes (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Philip Barantini
- Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge, Himesh Patel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter
Official synopsis
Adventure leads detective Enola Holmes to Malta as personal and professional dreams collide on a case more perilous than any she's faced before.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Last Night in Soho (2021)
Both feature young women detectives navigating dangerous mysteries with supernatural elements.
