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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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
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Awards & recognition

Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Made for Television Movie · 2016
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Special Visual Effects · 2016
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special · 2014
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special · 2014

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Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie · 2014
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2014
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie · 2014
British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2012
Critics' Choice Television Award — Best Movie/Miniseries Actor · 2012
Critics' Choice Television Award — Best Movie/Miniseries · 2012
British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2011
British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2011
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials · 2011
Peabody Awards · 2010
Satellite Award — Best Miniseries · 2010
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Made for Television Movie · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special · 2014 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Actor · 2012 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Miniseries or Movie · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie · 2012 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Miniseries or Television Film · 2012 · nominated
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials · 2012 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2011 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2011 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Actor · 2011 · nominated
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials · 2011 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Miniseries · 2010 · nominated