Jim Moriarty — Sherlock Character Profile

About Jim Moriarty

Holmes's archenemy, with their conflict serving as a recurring feature throughout the narrative.

Character Facts

Played by

Andrew Scott

Appears in

Sherlock (2010)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Jim Moriarty — Psychological Manipulator — Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch)

  Moriarty orchestrates elaborate crimes to psychologically break Sherlock.

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