Fans criticise Millie Bobby Brown's gel manicure in Enola Holmes 3 trailer

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30

The backlash followed Netflix's first look at the third film, with social media users mocking the 22-year-old actress's almond-shaped nails as out of place in 1885.
Others defended Brown, saying viewers were overreacting because Enola Holmes is a fictional adventure rather than a historical documentary.
Brown has played the detective since 2020, and recently said the new instalment shows a more confident, emotionally tested Enola as the character matures with her.

Beyond Enola's nails, are period films now sacrificing historical accuracy for modern relatability?

Is the 'Enola Holmes' nail controversy a simple oversight or a clever marketing ploy to create buzz?

When does a historical 'mistake' become a deliberate and powerful storytelling choice for filmmakers?