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• 2010

• Crime/detective
• Drama

• 12

Summary

Drama bringing iconic detective Sherlock Holmes firmly into the 21st century. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the astute detective, with Martin Freeman as his companion Dr Watson.

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9.0/10

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• Disney+
• NOW
• Sky Store

Credits

Cast

rolenameSherlock HolmesBenedict CumberbatchDr John WatsonMartin FreemanMrs HudsonUna StubbsMolly HooperLouise Brealey

Crew

rolenameDirectorNick Hurran

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News & features about Sherlock

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  Will there be a Young Sherlock season 2?
  
  Will Hero Fiennes Tiffin's version of the iconic detective be back to solve more mysteries?

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  Where was Young Sherlock filmed?
  
  The Prime Video series sees a young Sherlock Holmes uncovering a globe-trotting conspiracy.

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  'There’s a form of love between Sherlock and Moriarty' – Meet Cordelia and Moriarty in Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock
  
  Young Sherlock stars Natascha McElhone and Dónal Finn on playing Cordelia Holmes and James Moriarty in Guy Ritchie's new series

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  How to read the Young Sherlock books in order
  
  The new Prime Video series focuses on Sherlock's investigations at age 19.

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  Meet the real-life Sherlock advisor behind Hollywood's Holmes
  
  When filmmakers need to know what Sherlock would really say, wear or do, they call "consulting Sherlockian" Leslie S. Klinger.

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  Slow Horses and Sherlock favourites' acclaimed drama to make streaming debut tomorrow
  
  The plays follows the relationship between a recovering alcoholic and his sponsor.

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  Doc Martin and Sherlock stars confirmed to join Down Cemetery Road for second season
  
  The cast will once again be led by Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson.

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  Young Sherlock ending explained: What happened with Silas Holmes?
  
  All eight episodes of Young Sherlock are now available to stream on Prime Video.

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  Young Sherlock future confirmed in major update for Guy Ritchie series
  
  The Sherlock Holmes prequel has become one of Prime Video's top 10 original seasons of all-time.

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  Young Sherlock soundtrack: Every song featured in the Guy Ritchie series
  
  The Sherlock Holmes prequel series features a typically toe-tapping soundtrack for a Ritchie project.

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  Doctor Who icon Tom Baker confirmed for all-new Sherlock Holmes adventure
  
  Sir Sherlock is back for a third, but not the final, audio adventure.

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  Young Sherlock cast: Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn star
  
  Fiennes Tiffin stars alongside his real-life uncle, Joseph Fiennes.

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  Young Sherlock casts 2 Game of Thrones legends for second season of hit show
  
  Sherlock's upcoming adventures are beginning to take shape...

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  Steven Moffat says he’d revisit Sherlock if he can "persuade everybody else"
  
  "There’s loads more you could do with Sherlock."

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  Sherlock Holmes-inspired TV series cancelled as finale date officially confirmed
  
  The case is closed for TV's latest Holmes and Watson.

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  Doctor Who star confirmed to lead new ITV legal drama In Contempt from Sherlock writer
  
  Jodie Whittaker will lead the cast of new series In Contempt.

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  Sherlock and Harry Potter legends confirmed for Mark Gatiss's next Christmas Ghost Story as first look revealed
  
  Gatiss is bringing us another spooky story this festive season.

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  Sherlock icon and Rivals favourite confirmed for Christmas TV outing with beloved children's character
  
  Everyone’s favourite cat will soon be back on our screens!

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  Doctor Who legend Tom Baker reveals how he relates to Sherlock Holmes as he reprises role
  
  "I bring myself to the role more than the other times I've played him."

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  The Mummy and Sherlock favourites star in first look at "new high-stakes" WW2 drama
  
  Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser lead the cast of Pressure.

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  Young Sherlock review: Guy Ritchie's return to Holmes is messy, throwaway fun ★★★☆☆
  
  Is it top tier Holmes? Absolutely not. Is it well crafted drama? Not entirely. Would I watch more of it? You bet.

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  Hugh Bonneville to feature in new adaptation of beloved Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles
  
  The podcast series will launch later this month.

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  Sherlock Holmes spin-off from Doctor Who writer will focus on Moriarty – with a major twist
  
  Moriarty will see Sherlock's greatest nemesis joining the police as a consultant to take down a rival criminal.

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  Sherlock Holmes 3 with Robert Downey Jr finally gets an update from director Guy Ritchie
  
  It's not like we've been waiting 15 years or anything!

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