I made a nice error and watched many of the later episodes before viewing this season one, episode one featuring Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. And now I am glad that I watch the later ones because this episode was the first time Holmes gave any type of credence to women as he finds an interesting woman absolutely fascinating.
Holmes is hired by the soon to be married King of Bohemia to find a woman he had an affair with some years ago. The women, an American actress named Irene Adler, has a compromising picture taken with the King that he feels could lead to a scandal in his reign. So with the help of Holmes he hopes to get the photo returned and save face with his court.
With Holmes and Dr Watson on the case and some brilliant work using facial disguises, the problem will hopefully be solved and the picture returned. But it will not be as easy as speaking a few words for the beautiful woman is not as naive as some, even Holmes, may think.
This episode is more of a laid plain than an ongoing mystery which usually tends to lessen the entertainment value. But this interesting story held up due to the strong characters which includes Gayle Hunnicutt as the enchanting Irene Adler. A woman that even Holmes must remember. Good watch.