In this incarnation of Sherlock from creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman assume the roles of Sherlock and Watson as they establish their partnership and begin solving strange mysteries throughout the U.K. and beyond. Set in a more 2010's modern setting, Sherlock's eccentric and complex nature is accentuated as he solves seemingly supernatural crimes with unparalleled intellect while struggling to connect with others on a human level. Meanwhile, Watson blogs the stories summarizing their cases while building a strained but caring friendship with his new partner.
Sherlock season 5 looks less likely than ever, but creator Mark Gatiss has hinted at the possibility of a Sherlock movie, which would be way better.
This extremely popular and unique incarnation of Sherlock Holmes was co-created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as his loyal friend, Doctor John Watson. Rupert Graves plays Inspector Lestrade. The iconic details from Conan Doyle's original books remain - they live at the same address of 221b Baker Street, have the same names and, somewhere out there, Moriarty is waiting for them. Steven Moffat says: "Conan Doyle's stories were never about frock coats and gas light; they're about brilliant detection, dreadful villains and blood-curdling crimes - and frankly, to hell with the crinoline. Other detectives have cases, Sherlock Holmes has adventures, and that's what matters."
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In BBC's Sherlock, the Holmes brothers are both geniuses and more intelligent than everyone else they meet. But who is smarter: Sherlock or Mycroft?
The dynamic between Holmes and Moriarty was one of the best parts of the BBC's Sherlock, and the tea scene subtly (and perfectly) shows why.
The first episode of the BBC's Sherlock is packed with clues and moments of foreshadowing, among them Mycroft subtly revealing his true identity.
The BBC's Sherlock adapted all of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels except one, which would have fitted perfectly in seasons 1 and 2.
One character in the first episode of the BBC's Sherlock ended up foreshadowing Holmes faking his own death, but it paid off with a twist.
BBC’s Sherlock has plenty of layers, but Sherlock and Watson’s joking reference to Spock in season 2 connects the series to Star Trek in a huge way.
BBC’s Sherlock series expertly took the titular detective into the modern era, and one of the show’s tricks cleverly fixes a TV show and movie issue.
Idris Elba shows how it's still possible for BBC's Sherlock to continue with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the lead roles.
Sherlock episode one gave Cumberbatch and Freeman their very first case, but the solution was actually revealed right at the very beginning.
Sherlock star Amanda Abbington, who played Mary Watson, admits that nepotism is the reason that she landed the role in the popular BBC drama.
John Watson's war injuries in the BBC's Sherlock were very inconsistent, but there's a reason for that, and it's all thanks to the books.
Vatican Cameos is a significant catchphrase of Sherlock's. But where did it originate from and is it a secret WWII code?
BBC's Sherlock TV show never quite got over its obsession with Moriarty, and this fixation had a detrimental effect upon two other major villains.
The BBC's Sherlock had many references to Arthur Conan Doyle's books, including one about Holmes' drug use... and then the series ruined it.
Sherlock made the concept of "mind palace" widely known, but is it possible to create one? Here's what the show got right and wrong about it.
Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes made the character more relatable for many, but the next adaptation must fully embrace one speculated character quality.
The last of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories are public domain now, free for anyone to adapt or reimagine — a major event for filmmakers.
Sherlock's romantic interest in Irene Adler has made the man of pure logic more desirable for fans, but it doesn't fit with his canon characters.
Sherlock never remembered Lestrade's first name in the BBC's Sherlock, but it wasn't just because he didn't care about it. Let's take a look.
