A Single Star Trek Data Mistake Created the Smartest Villain in TNG History

The holodeck character of Sherlock Holmes unexpectedly became one of the most compelling villains in The Next Generation. Known as Moriarty, he proved so popular with fans that he returned in the Season 6 episode, “Ship in a Bottle,” and even reappeared years later in Picard. Moriarty’s development made him a truly unforgettable antagonist in the series.








