Who is Charles Augustus Magnussen in Sherlock?

The Napoleon of blackmail · Adversaries

Charles Augustus Magnussen (The Napoleon of blackmail) is a character in Sherlock, part of Adversaries. Charles Augustus Magnussen owns newspapers the way other men own knives. The media baron deals in pressure points — the one secret per person that makes them property — and he files them in Appledore, his legendary vault of compromising material. He flicks a politician's face, licks a hostage's cheek, and never once breaks a law anyone can prove. Sherlock, who has hunted murderers with relish, calls him the one man he truly hates.

When does Charles Augustus Magnussen first appear?

Charles Augustus Magnussen first appears in Season 3, Episode 3 (“His Last Vow”) of Sherlock (2010–2017, BBC).

Who is Charles Augustus Magnussen connected to?

Relationships already established when Charles Augustus Magnussen first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Mary Morstan — Blackmailed over A.G.R.A.
• Mycroft Holmes — Pressure point: Sherlock

Which group does Charles Augustus Magnussen belong to?

By the time Charles Augustus Magnussen appears, Adversaries also includes Jim Moriarty, Irene Adler.

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