The real-life detectives of today are every bit a match for Holmes, although it might be noted that they enjoy the advantage of modern equipment and instruments that Holmes knew nothing about. Modern science might make today's detectives seem a bit less glamorous, but their gadgets have greatly increased the reliability of crime-solving procedures.
現實世界中的「福爾摩斯」也不遑多讓，只是多了先進的配備、儀器，使破案的過程少了一份離奇，但卻更為精準可靠。