All 11 episodes of Moriarty the Patriot are now available on Crunchyroll with both English subtitles and a newly released English dub. Production I.G's stylish adaptation reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories from the perspective of his greatest adversary.
The series centers on William James Moriarty, a mathematics professor who uses his brilliant intellect to orchestrate elaborate crimes aimed at dismantling Britain's corrupt, class-based aristocracy. It presents a compelling anti-hero narrative, challenging the traditional hero-villain dynamic and exploring themes of social justice and revenge.
With a MAL score of 8.17 from over 200,000 voters, the series has garnered significant acclaim for its psychological depth and intricate plotting. The production quality from Studio I.G, known for hits like Ghost in the Shell and Haikyuu!!, is a standout, bringing the smoggy streets of Victorian London and the characters' cunning schemes to life.
This 11-episode season covers the initial arcs of Ryosuke Takeuchi and Hikaru Miyoshi's manga, establishing Moriarty's methods and his rivalry with Sherlock Holmes. It serves as a complete introduction to the Moriarty family's machinations, though it directly sets up events for the subsequent Part 2 season.
