![]() ![]() As well, he may have been murdering for longer than he looks, as exemplified in Enfant Terrible down below. Here, Moriarty and Sherlock are close in age (the actors born only months apart), but Moriarty has been engaged in organized crime for years longer than Sherlock's been investigating it. Age Lift: Moriarty is traditionally 10-20 years older than Sherlock, though still physically close to his prime, to show that while he and Sherlock are equals in intelligence, Moriarty has the edge in experience and planning.Adaptational Sexuality: See the entries for Ambiguously Gay and Depraved Bisexual below.Despite being played in the end, Sherlock still fears him. Book Moriarity was described by Holmes as "the most dangerous man in Europe." Here, Sherlock and Mycroft play him with ease. ![]() Adaptational Job Change: This Moriarty isn't a professor, but works in IT as part of his cover.Adaptational Jerkass: Far more depraved and ruthless than his literary counterpart.Adaptational Badass: Compared to his literary counterpart, which had near-complete control of London's criminal underworld at the apex of his power, this one is shown to have a criminal network that encompasses the entire world, including North Korea, mind you.Jim, here, is much younger and easier on the eyes. Adaptational Attractiveness: In Doyle's stories and accompanying illustrations, Moriarty was an elderly, skinny, bald man.Unlike Doyle's original character, this Moriarty is shown to commit crimes because he has an extreme aversion to being bored, and he seems genuinely upset when Sherlock "disappoints him". This Moriarty develops an obsession with Sherlock that is pretty much a creepy infatuation, and he treasures his rivalry with Sherlock above all else. Adaptation Relationship Overhaul: From what we see, in the Doyle books Moriarty's attitute towards Sherlock was a mixture of annoyance at his interference and a cold Worthy Opponent respect.Adaptation Origin Connection: It turns out that, when they were both children, he committed the first crime Sherlock ever solved.Here he's called "Jim" Moriarty, which is probably short for the original "James". This Moriarty is prominently featured in three out of four seasons, and he has many, many plans which are far more complex. Adaptation Expansion: The literary Professor Moriarty only appeared in two short stories, and his plans were relatively simple. ![]()
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