Sherlock Holmes

The film focuses almost exclusively on the social structures of Victorian England, where there are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives involving queer identities.

The plot is driven by the partnership of Holmes and Watson, which is dominated by masculinity. Women such as Madam HP exhibit some independence, but the narrative lacks significant female-driven ability to act.

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the historical context of Victorian London. The film lacks diverse casting and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity to break the period's visual homogeneity.

The story explores the tension between rationalism and mysticism. While the antagonist employs mystical frameworks, the film dismisses these practices as fraudulent without critiquing religious institutions.

There is no central depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters may have eccentricities, but these are not framed through the lens of lived disability experiences.