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Elementary
S6.E15
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How to Get a Head

  • Episode aired Aug 12, 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 39m
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7.4/10
676
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Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu in Elementary (2012)
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Holmes and Watson's investigation into the murder of a religion professor puts them on the hunt for a killer connected to the occult. Also, Holmes and Watson curate a list of potential repla... Read allHolmes and Watson's investigation into the murder of a religion professor puts them on the hunt for a killer connected to the occult. Also, Holmes and Watson curate a list of potential replacements for Detective Bell when it looks likely the officer will be asked to join the U.S.... Read allHolmes and Watson's investigation into the murder of a religion professor puts them on the hunt for a killer connected to the occult. Also, Holmes and Watson curate a list of potential replacements for Detective Bell when it looks likely the officer will be asked to join the U.S. Marshal Service.

  • Director
    • Christine Moore
  • Writers
    • Robert Doherty
    • Sherman Li
    • Kelly Wheeler
  • Stars
    • Jonny Lee Miller
    • Lucy Liu
    • Jon Michael Hill
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    676
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christine Moore
    • Writers
      • Robert Doherty
      • Sherman Li
      • Kelly Wheeler
    • Stars
      • Jonny Lee Miller
      • Lucy Liu
      • Jon Michael Hill
    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Jonny Lee Miller
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    • Sherlock Holmes
    Lucy Liu
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    • Dr. Joan Watson
    Jon Michael Hill
    Jon Michael Hill
    • Detective Marcus Bell
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Captain Thomas Gregson
    Michael Cerveris
    Michael Cerveris
    • Councilman Ledesma
    Jordan Gelber
    Jordan Gelber
    • Dr. Eugene Hawes
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    • Father Vega
    Rosanny Zayas
    Rosanny Zayas
    • Valentina Duran
    John Dossett
    John Dossett
    • Treadwell
    Anne L. Nathan
    Anne L. Nathan
    • Moira Baker
    Elena Hurst
    Elena Hurst
    • Detective Lena Romero
    Merritt Janson
    Merritt Janson
    • Mallory
    Beth Fowler
    Beth Fowler
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    Francisco Burgos
    • Cerio Cristobal
    Jason Alan Carvell
    Jason Alan Carvell
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    Jorge Luna
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    Joseph Castillo-Midyett
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    • Director
      • Christine Moore
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      • Robert Doherty
      • Sherman Li
      • Kelly Wheeler
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    rsvp321

    Boring!

    Zombie cast, absolutely everyone is emotionless, speaks in monotone, no smiles, a very long time since I recall anyone laughing.

    What happened to Moriarty?! It's nearing the end of this season...oh, I suppose there will be a real Moriarty cliff hanger on the last episode?! Too late! I'm bailing, and don't care at all if this gets cancelled, because it's obvious the cast doesn't care, either.

    Regarding recent plots - pathetic and uninteresting! Isn't this supposed to be a "suspense" show?

    What happened to the original writers? The current lot are talentless!
    1Harry_Cany0n

    Who wrote this episode?

    The liberal progressivism is way too strong with this one.
    4kizidagrizzly

    Left me feeling hazy

    On a few occasions during Elementary over the years, there have been episodes that lacked that spark that makes this a highly astute and satisfying, classic tv series. This episode was such an instance. I watched it twice in one day and was left feeling hazy and underwhelmed.

    The show as a whole remains a cut above the rest. Shame about the occasional bumps.
    10devonawhite27

    Wig

    I want to know who's idea other was to put that terrible wig on councilman Ledesma.

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    • Quotes

      Captain Thomas Gregson: What's wrong with the detectives that work here already?

      Sherlock Holmes: They are, without doubt, the best of the best, the reflections of their captain in every way. It's just...

      Captain Thomas Gregson: You annoy a lot of them.

      Sherlock Holmes: [agreeing] I annoy a lot of them.

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Silvercup Studios - 4222 22nd Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Hill of Beans Productions
      • Timberman-Beverly Productions
      • CBS Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      • 39m
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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