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Sherlock

2010 · TV Series · TV-14 · 90 min · ★ 8.5 · 83% critics

CrimeDramaMystery

In modern-day London, a brilliant but difficult detective teams up with a doctor friend to tackle baffling crimes. Each case turns on sharp observation, quick leaps of logic, and a partnership that’s tested by danger, dark suspects, and the pressure of staying one step ahead.

Based on canon of Sherlock Holmes

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Streaming on AMC+, Hulu, BritBox +2 more.

18 hours to watch · 12 episodes.

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Details
Years
2010–2017
Release date
2010-07-25
Network
BBC One
Language
English
Rated
TV-14
Runtime
90 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
8.5/10 (6,423 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want fast, clever crime stories with sharp banter and a strong central partnership, similar to Luther or Broadchurch; Not for you if you dislike uneven later seasons or exaggerated deductions.

Pros: clever mysteries; witty humor; addictive duo | Cons: uneven later seasons; occasional cheesy moments; some over-the-top scenes

Themes

  • london, england
  • detective
  • based on novel or book
  • workaholic
  • investigation
  • friendship
  • police
  • genius
  • murder
  • whodunit
  • doctor
  • private detective
  • +11 more

Awards & recognition

  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Made for Television Movie · 2016
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Special Visual Effects · 2016
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special · 2014
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special · 2014
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  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie · 2014
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2014
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie · 2014
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2012
  • Critics' Choice Television AwardBest Movie/Miniseries Actor · 2012
  • Critics' Choice Television AwardBest Movie/Miniseries · 2012
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Drama Series · 2011
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2011
  • TCA AwardOutstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials · 2011
  • Peabody Awards · 2010
  • Satellite AwardBest Miniseries · 2010
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Made for Television Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special · 2014 · nominated
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Actor · 2012 · nominated
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Miniseries or Movie · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie · 2012 · nominated
  • Satellite AwardBest Miniseries or Television Film · 2012 · nominated
  • TCA AwardOutstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials · 2012 · nominated
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Drama Series · 2011 · nominated
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2011 · nominated
  • British Academy Television AwardBest Actor · 2011 · nominated
  • TCA AwardOutstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials · 2011 · nominated
  • Satellite AwardBest Miniseries · 2010 · nominated

Cast & crew

Episodes4 seasons · 12 episodes

Season 13 episodes
  • S1E1A Study in Pink88m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+Hulu
  • S1E2The Blind Banker89m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+Hulu
  • S1E3The Great Game90m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+Hulu
Season 23 episodes
  • S2E1A Scandal in Belgravia90m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+Hulu
  • S2E2The Hounds of Baskerville89m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+Hulu
  • S2E3The Reichenbach Fall89m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+Hulu
Season 33 episodes
  • S3E1The Empty Hearse87m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxHulu
  • S3E2The Sign of Three87m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxHulu
  • S3E3His Last Vow90m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxHulu
Season 43 episodes
  • S4E1The Six Thatchers89m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoBritBoxHulu
  • S4E2The Lying Detective89m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoHulu
  • S4E3The Final Problem89m
    Disney+Amazon Prime VideoHulu