Sherlock (2010– )

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

Creators:

Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat

Stars:

Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 30 wins & 47 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Benedict Cumberbatch	...	Sherlock Holmes (10 episodes, 2010-2013)
Martin Freeman	...	Dr. John Watson (10 episodes, 2010-2013)
Una Stubbs	...	Mrs. Hudson (7 episodes, 2010-2012)
Rupert Graves	...	DI Lestrade (6 episodes, 2010-2012)
Louise Brealey	...	Molly Hooper (6 episodes, 2010-2012)

Storyline

In this modernized version of the Conan Doyle characters, using his detective plots, Sherlock Holmes lives in early 21st century London and acts more cocky towards Scotland Yard's detective inspector Lestrade because he's actually less confident. Doctor Watson is now a fairly young veteran of the Afghan war, less adoring and more active.

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Plot Keywords:

sherlock holmes | modernized setting | mysterious villain | based on short story | murder | 

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Taglines:

A new sleuth for the 21st Century

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Sherlock - Eine Legende kehrt zurück!

Filming Locations:

North Gower Street, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hartswood Films, BBC Wales, Masterpiece Theatre

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the original stories, Dr. Watson has also done military service in Afghanistan.

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Quotes

Dr. John Watson: [Inside Buckingham Palace] I'm seriously fighting an impulse to steal an ashtray.
[Sherlock laughs]
Dr. John Watson: What are we doing here, Sherlock? No, seriously, what?
Sherlock Holmes: I don't know.
Dr. John Watson: Here to see the queen?
[Mycroft walks in]
Sherlock Holmes: Oh, Apparently yes.
[John and Sherlock snicker]
Mycroft Holmes: Just once can you two behave like grown-ups?
Dr. John Watson: We solve crimes. I blog about it and he forgets his pants. I wouldn't hold out too much hope.
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Connections

Version of Sherlock Holmes (1951)

User Reviews

Sunday nights have suddenly become interesting again

I've been a Sherlock Holmes' fan for what feels like forever, and, like others, was concerned that this modern version would be a disaster.

I needn't have worried. It was a terrific, fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat adventure. Benedict Cumberbatch (what a name!) brings a dark edginess to Holmes that gives the whole piece a delightful 'gothic' feel, while Martin Freeman - if the first episode is anything to go by - will make a perfect foil as Watson. Casting is so important and this combination feels just right.

I'll always have a soft spot for Basil Rathbone's Holmes, and, on the small screen at least, I can't see anyone displacing Jeremy Brett as the definitive 'Victorian' sleuth. But maybe, just maybe, the writers have created a Sherlock for the modern age who will stand the test of time and join a handful of other portrayals in the Pantheon of the greats.

Moffat's pedigree as a comedy writer has added a new layer to the Holmes' scenario, and though there were several in-jokes in the first episode that only Holmes' aficionados would appreciate, there was enough general humour to lighten what might otherwise have been a dark canvas.

Of course, I shouldn't have had any doubts. Steven Moffat is, after all, the man who rescued Dr Who from the self-indulgent, soap-opera obsessed, poorly scripted, moribund years of Russell T Davies and turned it back into a fun-packed joy to watch. He's done the same with 'Sherlock'.

The man is a genius. I can't wait for the next instalment.