Is Mycroft more intelligent than Sherlock?

Sherlock star Mark Gatiss has revealed that his character Mycroft is more intelligent than his on-screen brother Sherlock Holmes. Gatiss, who is not only one of Sherlock’s actors, but also one of its co-creators, spoke about the relationship between Holmes and Mycroft in a web chat hosted by the show’s US network PBS.

Why was Mycroft Holmes not a detective too?

Personality and habits. Possessing deductive powers exceeding even those of his younger brother, Mycroft is nevertheless unsuitable for performing detective work as he is unwilling to put in the physical effort necessary to bring cases to their conclusions.

Is Mycroft smarter than eurus?

Eurus is far smarter than both Mycroft and Sherlock. As a child, she was described as an “era-defining genius, beyond Newton”, while Mycroft was described as “remarkable”.

Is Sherlock more valuable than Mycroft Holmes?

Sherlock is valuable not because he is smarter but because of the people he has cultivated through his more “energetic” life style. I feel like Mycroft has way more resources than Sherlock does. Yeah Sherlock has his homeless network, but Mycroft basically runs Britain.

Why does Mycroft ask Sherlock for help with the terrorist plot?

Mycroft is annoyed at having to go “undercover” while Sherlock seems almost in his element. Mycroft asks for Sherlocks assistance with the terrorist plot because Sherlock has an extensive network of informants in London and will be willing to get his hands dirty.

What is the main difference between Sherlock and Mycroft’s brothers?

To me the main difference in the brothers is Sherlock enjoys “the thrill of the chase, the blood pumping through your veins” he is an addict. While Mycroft would rather be sitting in the Diogenes Club or his office, pulling strings and making plans.

Is it canon that Mycroft is more intelligent than Sherlock?

So in that singular area Sherlock happens to excel. But yes, it is canon that Mycroft is the more intelligent. Sherlock is a much more narrow form of intelligence, Mycroft has a wider net to cast so to speak.