I'll start by saying, whenever I see those words T R Bowen (Screenplay writer) in the opening scripts, I always feel like I'm in safe hands, and that only good things await.
I'd class myself as a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, and watching this, it's either a case that I've never seen it before, or I've seen it and don't remember it. 1991 to 1993 had been a lean time for fans of the great Detective, with only a few offerings. Reading the reviews, this seems to be one of the least favoured episodes. I can see why some may not love it, but I really enjoyed it, and found some great features.
The usual attention to detail is paid to costumes and sets etc, it looks wonderful. Simon Williams, gives the usual upper class British performance you'd expect from him, the trio of old ladies are excellent, as is Anna Calder Marshall. A deep and dark story, one of revenge, no real suspense or mystery, more one of 'when?'
That said, it is quite a dark production, in appearance, it's very grey and heavy, and the tone too, it's not a jolly affair. The flashbacks and dreams are a little overplayed, it is heavy viewing, you need to concentrate hard.
Not my favourite, but enjoyable 7/10