With three mysteries now under her belt, Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola Holmes has become one of Netflix’s most reliable franchises. But how do the films actually stack up against each other? Here’s a full ranking, from weakest to strongest, based on tone, pacing, and what each film adds to the series.
Enola Holmes Ranking, Elaborated
3. Enola Holmes 3 (2026)
Despite being the shortest film in the trilogy, Enola Holmes 3 struggles with pacing and tone. The story pushes Enola into a more serious identity crisis as she balances marrying Tewkesbury with holding onto her independent Holmes legacy, but the material doesn’t quite earn the heavier, more melodramatic approach it takes.
A change in director from Harry Bradbeer to Philip Barantini also shifts the film’s action style toward something more mechanical and less stylistically playful than its predecessors. Sharon Duncan-Brewster’s performance as Moriarty is a highlight, but overall the film shows signs of franchise fatigue, trading fun and energy for a tone that feels mismatched with the story itself. For more on how this connects to a potential sequel, Netflix hasn’t confirmed anything yet, but the ending leaves the door open.
2. Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
The sequel builds confidently on the strengths of the original, following Enola as she investigates a disappearance while trying to establish her detective agency and gets framed for murder along the way. It successfully balances higher stakes with the series’ signature charm, delivering strong sibling banter with Sherlock and a genuinely sweet romantic dynamic with Tewkesbury. The film also features a memorable, satisfying villain arc. Though it runs slightly long, it remains one of the most well-crafted and purely enjoyable entries in the franchise.
1. Enola Holmes (2020)
The film that started it all still holds up as the series’ best outing. Arriving during a difficult moment in 2020, it introduced Enola as a scrappy, confident heroine with a distinctive visual style, including fourth-wall-breaking narration that gave the film real personality. Millie Bobby Brown’s performance established her as a genuine leading star, and the film’s blend of adventure, mystery, and charm set a high bar that the franchise has been chasing ever since.
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| Rank | Film | Year | Standout Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enola Holmes | 2020 | Fresh tone, fourth-wall narration, star-making lead performance |
| 2 | Enola Holmes 2 | 2022 | Higher stakes, strong sibling chemistry, satisfying villain |
| 3 | Enola Holmes 3 | 2026 | Ambitious but tonally mismatched, signs of franchise fatigue |
