Enola Holmes and Lord Tewkesbury captivate fans with their brand-new installment in the famous franchise, sending viewers back to the 19th century with their edge-of-the-seat drama. As the plot unfolds in Malta under the shadow of colonialism, an emergency ensues with the kidnapping of Sherlock Holmes. Loosely based on pieces of history, author Jack Thorne highlights that fictionalizing the story played an important role in the making of the film.
‘Enola Homes 3 ‘ and the process behind creation
Channeling the inner detective, Enola Holmes discovers the word ‘khost’ while finding her brother in a hotel room and associates it with the ‘Battle of Khost’, which occurred during the Anglo-Afghan War of the 1800s. However, unlike ‘Enola Homes 2’, which shared the true story of the match girls, the third one is based on true events and significantly fictionalized. “We fictionalized the story because we felt that if we dealt with the theft of national treasures by the British Army, we might lose, and we didn’t want to do that,” Thorne said in conversation with Tudom.“The Match Girls Society was delighted that we highlighted them and it led people to look at them,” Thorne explained of the previous installment, adding that he wanted a similar colonial story but with a different approach. The historical influence was not just for the plot, but deeply embedded in the characters and cast. Watson is an Indian. “My father was also a soldier, a loyal servant of the British Raj. He loved the crown, believed in the right to rule India, and I thought he was right to do that. I was a child, and he was my hero,” says Himesh Patel’s character in the film.
About ‘Enola Homes 3’
Directed by Philip Barantini, ‘Enola Holmes 3’ revolves around Enola Holmes traveling to Malta, unearthing the dark legacy of the British Empire. Cast included Millie Bobby BrownLouis Partridge, Helena Bonham CarterHimesh Patel, and Henry Cavill. Released on July 1, 2026, the film is streaming on Netflix.
