Case File: The Many Faces of Irene Adler
Other than Holmes and Watson themselves, Irene Adler (of dubious and questionable memory) may be the most adapted character from the canon. And most of the time, modern adaptations do not do her justice. She played a prominent role in four recent TV and film adaptations of the stories - depicted as a professional thief, a sex worker, a European (for some reason?) and literally a fictional character. Today, we discuss the many faces of Irene Adler. Spoilers abound! A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.howeverimprobablepodcast.com/transcripts Find recommended reading, more stories, info about the show and more on our website: https://www.howeverimprobablepodcast.com https://twitter.com/improbablepod Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/howeverimprobable