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Year of the Rabbit subverts the "Great Detective" archetype made famous by Sherlock Holmes. Rather than using refined logic, DI Rabbit is a "hardened booze-hound" who relies on brashness and often brutal methods. The "Brick Man" investigation highlights this absurdity:

The "Brick Man" is introduced as a mythical figure from London folklore who allegedly materializes from brick walls on "Brick Night" to stab unsuspecting citizens. While the show is a comedy, this concept mirrors actual Victorian "scares" such as Spring-heeled Jack, where mass hysteria and media embellishment turned ordinary crimes into supernatural threats. In this episode, Detective Inspector Rabbit and his team must navigate a city engulfed by panic and riots as the legend seemingly becomes real. "Year of the Rabbit" Brick Man(2019)

Folklore and Fear: Deconstructing the "Brick Man" in Year of the Rabbit (2019) Year of the Rabbit subverts the "Great Detective"