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Sherlock

2010 – 2013 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

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

8.5(574 reviews)

38.2564% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jul 25, 2010
Last air date: Jan 15, 2017
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 12
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Hartswood Films, BBC Cymru Wales, Masterpiece

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Keywords

london, englanddetectivebased on novel or bookworkaholicinvestigationfriendshippolicegeniusmurderwhodunitdoctorprivate detectivemurder mysterypolice proceduralsherlock holmesarmy mediccerebralsuspensefultensedeductionambiguousamusedurgentsharptortured genius

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2010 · 3 episodes

When a chance encounter brings soldier John Watson into Sherlock's life, it's apparent the two men couldn't be more different, but Sherlock's intellect coupled with John's pragmatism soon forges an unbreakable alliance as they investigate a series of baffling cases together.

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Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes

Martin Freeman

John Watson

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Reviews & ratings

8.5

574 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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