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What character did Gatiss play in'Sherlock'?

  • Mycroft Holmes

  • Sherlock Holmes

  • John Watson

  • Greg Lestrade

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Gatiss played the character of Mycroft Holmes in the BBC series Sherlock. Mycroft is Sherlock's older brother and is described as being "the smarter of the two". He is a government official who uses his intelligence and influence to help Sherlock solve cases. Gatiss's performance as Mycroft was praised by critics, who noted his ability to bring the character to life in a way that was both humorous and menacing.
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