Sherlock (2010)
The world's most famous detective, reimagined for the 21st century — Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman redefine a legend.
Sherlock - Series Information
- Original Title: Sherlock
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (90 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 25, 2010 (United States - TV-14), July 25, 2010 (Canada - 14+), July 25, 2010 (United Kingdom - 15), July 25, 2010 (Germany - 12), July 25, 2010 (India - U), July 25, 2010 (Australia - M), July 25, 2010 (Brazil - 14), July 25, 2010 (Mexico - B), July 25, 2010 (Spain - 13), July 25, 2010 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: BBC One
- Alternative Titles: 神探福爾摩斯 (HK), شرلوک هلمز (IR), 셜록 (KR), Σέρλοκ (GR), Шерлок (RU), 新世紀福爾摩斯 (TW), 神探夏洛克 (CN), Šerlokas (LT)
- Production Companies: Hartswood Films, BBC Cymru Wales, Masterpiece
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Sherlock - Plot
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
Sherlock - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the game is afoot in modern London:
A new sleuth for the 21st century.
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Sherlock - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Mark Gatiss
- Steven Moffat
Main Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Martin Freeman
- Una Stubbs
- Rupert Graves
- Louise Brealey
- Mark Gatiss
- Andrew Scott
- Amanda Abbington
- Jonathan Aris
- Vinette Robinson
Writers
- Steven Moffat
- Mark Gatiss
- Stephen Thompson
Executive Producers
- Rebecca Eaton
- Steven Moffat
- Beryl Vertue
- Mark Gatiss
- Bethan Jones
Sherlock - FAQs
Where can you stream Sherlock online?
Sherlock is available to stream on Hulu, BritBox, AMC+, and Philo in the United States. It can also be accessed via PBS Masterpiece on Amazon Channel and BritBox on Amazon Channel. Digital purchase or rental is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
Will Sherlock ever return for a Season 5?
As of 2025, Sherlock has officially ended with Season 4 in 2017, and no Season 5 has been confirmed. Creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat have expressed interest in returning, but scheduling conflicts with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have kept a revival from materializing.
Is Sherlock based on the original Arthur Conan Doyle stories?
Yes. Sherlock is a modern reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories. Each episode draws inspiration from specific Doyle tales — for example, 'A Study in Pink' adapts 'A Study in Scarlet,' and 'The Hounds of Baskerville' retells 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' in a contemporary setting.
Who are the main actors in Sherlock?
Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson. The supporting cast includes Una Stubbs as Mrs. Hudson, Rupert Graves as DI Greg Lestrade, Andrew Scott as the chilling Jim Moriarty, Mark Gatiss as Mycroft Holmes, and Louise Brealey as Molly Hooper.
How many seasons and episodes does Sherlock have?
Sherlock ran for four series between 2010 and 2017, comprising 12 main episodes — three per series — plus a special episode ('The Abominable Bride', 2016). Each episode is feature-length, running approximately 90 minutes, giving the series the weight and pacing of a cinematic experience.
What is the content rating for Sherlock?
Sherlock is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains moderate violence, crime scene imagery, and mature thematic elements including drug use and psychological manipulation, consistent with its adult-oriented crime drama format.
Did Sherlock win any major awards?
Sherlock earned numerous prestigious accolades, including multiple BAFTA Television Awards and Emmy Awards. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman both received BAFTA nominations for their performances. The series won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries and was widely recognized for its direction, editing, and production design.
Who created and wrote the BBC series Sherlock?
Sherlock was created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, both known for their work on Doctor Who. The writing duties were shared among Moffat, Gatiss, and Stephen Thompson. Executive producers included Beryl Vertue, Rebecca Eaton, and Bethan Jones, with Hartswood Films producing for BBC One.
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