The setting is London at the height of the British Empire in the late 19th century, rife with an unjust class society where a person's worth is decided by birth. Grieving over such a world, a young man sought to judge evil and build an ideal nation. His name is William James Moriarty — the "Lord of Crime" who would become the archnemesis of the great detective Sherlock Holmes.
Together with his brothers and comrades, he punishes the crimes of the nobility through crime itself. Standing in his way is the peerless detective Holmes. The meeting of these two geniuses sets the story into grand motion.
Airing from October 2020, produced by Production I.G. A dark ensemble drama of swirling intellect that boldly reimagines a classic mystery. 🎩
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① A Dark Hero Who Judges Evil with Evil
The hero Moriarty is a criminal yet aspires to justice as the "Lord of Crime." The blurred line between good and evil sends chills down your spine.
02② Genius Moriarty vs. Detective Holmes
The greatest draw is depicting the very "first meeting" of the two famed archnemeses. The battle of wits between geniuses is electrifying.
03③ A Sharp Critique of the Class Society
Set in an absurd world where worth is decided by birth, its theme cuts into society's distortions with real weight. This is no mere whodunit.
04④ The Bond of the Three Moriarty Brothers
The three brothers — William, Albert, and Louis — supporting one another is deeply moving. Their bond beyond blood ties brings tears.
05⑤ Production I.G's Rich Visuals
The streets and costumes of late-19th-century London are rendered in fine detail, and the atmosphere is superb. Its dark, beautiful world pulls you in.
06⑥ The Thrill of Self-Contained "Crime Plays"
The vivid, methodical way the nobility's evils are dealt with is exhilarating. The moment an elaborate plan lands is irresistible.
07⑦ A Cast of Distinctive Allies
Allies who support Moriarty, like Colonel Moran and Fred, are captivating. You can't take your eyes off each of their exploits.
08⑧ Theme Songs by Yuki Hatanaka & STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION
The OP "DYING WISH" and ED "ALPHA" brilliantly color the show's dark tension. The cool theme songs stay in your ears.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
Ahead, Moriarty, together with his brothers and comrades, judges the evils of the nobility that pervade the class society one by one. With elaborate plans and vivid methods, he builds his legend as the "Lord of Crime." In time comes his fateful meeting with the great detective Sherlock Holmes. The battle of wits between these two geniuses — sometimes clashing, sometimes drawn to each other — is a must-see. Where will Moriarty's plan to build an ideal nation lead? Questioning what justice is and what evil is, the story surges toward an even greater swell. 🎩
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Late-19th-century Britain. A harsh class society, where a person's worth is decided by birth, blankets the nation. William, an orphaned boy taken in by a noble family, possesses a genius intellect yet keenly feels the injustice of society. In time, together with his elder brother Albert and younger brother Louis, he begins to move as the "Lord of Crime," using crime itself to judge the evils of the nobility. While punishing wrongdoers, Moriarty seeks to build an ideal nation. Meanwhile, before him will eventually appear the peerless detective Sherlock Holmes. A story of swirling intellect, where genius meets genius and justice crosses with evil, raises its curtain.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a dark work with battles of wits and weighty themes. Its appeal is that it's no mere whodunit — it's packed with dense drama: questions about the class society, revenge, and the bonds of brothers. Fans of intellectual battles like Death Note, or heavy themes like Attack on Titan, will be especially hooked. Since it boldly reimagines the tale of Sherlock Holmes, you can enjoy it whether or not you know the original. With cool characters and tense developments, it's a masterpiece that draws you in at once. 🎩
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- The past that bound the three Moriarty brothers, and the origin of William's aspiration to be the "Lord of Crime."
- How Moriarty and Holmes, famed as archnemeses, first meet and come to be drawn to each other.
- The ultimate destination of Moriarty's plan to build an ideal nation through crime.
- The backgrounds and roles of the comrades who support Moriarty, such as Colonel Moran and Fred.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
— A line where Moriarty's resolve to confront the evils of the class society shows through.
"How truly fascinating."
— A line where the boredom-hating detective Holmes thrills at the existence of a worthy rival.
"To judge evil, I will become evil."
— A line running through this work, symbolizing the contradiction and resolve of the "Lord of Crime."