Enola Holmes 2 (2022)

Enola Holmes 2 is that rare sequel that feels looser, brighter, and more confident, letting its heroine sprint ahead on pure wit and nerve while still delivering a genuinely satisfying mystery. Millie Bobby Brown makes Enola irresistibly watchable—breaking the fourth wall with a conspiratorial sparkle—while the film’s brisk editing, playful score, and period-pageantry give the whole adventure a buoyant, boisterous snap. The case itself has real stakes and a darker undercurrent (factory illness, violence, and peril) that adds weight without smothering the fun, and Henry Cavill’s Sherlock slides in as a welcome counterbalance rather than a spotlight-stealer. If you want a grim, puzzle-box detective story, this isn’t that—but if you’re craving a smart, spirited crime caper with charm to spare, it’s an easy recommendation.

Enola Holmes 2 is clearly aiming for a bigger, bolder sequel: a scrappy young detective story that mixes social conscience, sisterhood, and Sherlock-adjacent intrigue into a fast-moving adventure. The problem is the mystery can feel overstuffed and oddly convoluted, with so many threads that the emotional through-line gets a bit lost and the film’s charm isn’t as effortless as the first time around. Some of the action beats also look more “made for streaming” than cinematic, which can undercut the stakes when the story wants you to feel real danger. If you’re here primarily for Millie Bobby Brown’s energy, witty banter, and a breezy Victorian caper vibe, you’ll likely have a decent time; if you want a tight, clever whodunit with real heft and heart, this may leave you mildly unsatisfied.