Sherlock

2010 • BBC

4.8

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Series 1-4 and The Abominable Bride episodes (44)

1 Series 1 Episode 1: A Study in Pink

10/23/10

Season-only

A woman in pink lies dead in a derelict house. She is the fourth in a series of seemingly impossible suicides. DI Lestrade is the best Scotland Yard has got, but even he knows that there's only one man who can help. Elsewhere in London, a war hero, invalided home from Afghanistan, meets a strange but charismatic genius who is looking for a flatmate; Dr John Watson and Sherlock Holmes are meeting for the first time.

2 Series 1 Episode 2: The Blind Banker

10/30/10

Season-only

A mysterious cipher is being scrawled on the walls around London. The first person to see the cipher is dead within hours of reading it. Sherlock plunges into a world of codes and symbols, consulting with London's best graffiti artists. He soon learns that the city is in the grip a gang of international smugglers, a secret society called the Black Lotus.

3 Series 1 Episode 3: The Great Game

11/5/10

Season-only

A strange clue in an empty room, a blood-soaked car, a priceless Old Master, a deranged bomber. With the clock ticking, the curtain rises on a battle of wits between Sherlock, John and the shadowy stranger who seems to know all the answers.

4 Series 2 Episode 1: A Scandal in Belgravia

4/10/13

Season-only

A Royal scandal, a dazzling game of cat and mouse. The seductive Irene Adler is cold, calculating, brilliant. Has Sherlock finally met his match?

5 Series 2 Episode 2: The Hounds of Baskerville

1/7/12

Season-only

Sherlock's most famous case. A Hound from Hell. A terrified man. But is a monster really stalking Dartmoor? What seems like fantasy in Baker Street is a very different prospect in the ultra-secret army base that looms over the moor...

6 Series 2 Episode 3: The Reichenbach Fall

1/14/12

Season-only

The Tower of London, Pentonville Prison, the Bank of England. All broken into on the same day! Only James Moriarty could do it, but why didn't he steal anything? Soon a darker purpose unfolds. The final battle between the masterminds. And neither can hope to walk away from it.

7 Series 3 Episode 1: The Empty Hearse

12/31/13

Season-only

Two years after Sherlock's 'death', Dr John Watson has got on with his life. But, with London under threat of a devastating terrorist attack, Sherlock is about to stage his outrageous resurrection. But if he thinks everything will be just as he left it, he's in for a very big surprise...

8 Series 3 Episode 2: The Sign of Three

1/4/14

Season-only

Sherlock faces his biggest challenge of all - delivering a Best Man's speech on John's wedding day! But all isn't quite as it seems. Mortal danger stalks the reception - and someone might not make it to the happy couple's first dance. Sherlock must thank the bridesmaids, solve the case and stop a killer!

9 Series 3 Episode 3: His Last Vow

1/11/14

Season-only

A case of stolen letters leads Sherlock Holmes into a long conflict with Charles Augustus Magnussen, the Napoleon of blackmail, and the one man he truly hates. But how do you tackle a foe who knows the personal weakness of every person of importance in the Western world?

10 The Abominable Bride

1/1/16

Season-only

Victorian special of the crime drama. Holmes and Watson investigate a mysterious ghostly bride prowling the streets with an unslakeable thirst for revenge.

11 Series 4 Episode 1: The Six Thatchers

12/31/15

Season-only

Sherlock waits to see where Moriarty will make his posthumous move. One mysterious case in particular baffles Scotland Yard -- but Sherlock is more interested in a seemingly trivial detail. Why is someone destroying images of the late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work? Something with its roots deep in Mary Watson's past…

12 Series 4 Episode 2: The Lying Detective

1/7/16

Season-only

Sherlock faces perhaps the most chilling enemy of his long career: the powerful and seemingly unassailable Culverton Smith - a man with a very dark secret indeed.

13 Series 4 Episode 3: The Final Problem

1/14/16

Season-only

Long buried secrets finally catch up with the Baker Street duo. Someone has been playing a very long game indeed and Sherlock and John Watson face their greatest ever challenge. Is the game finally over?

101 Series 1 Pilot: A Study in Pink

5/13/14

Season-only

In this un-aired one hour pilot, our modern day Sherlock and John meet for the first time in contemporary London. A serial killer is on the loose and the only connection is a seeming obsession with th colour pink. Sherlock, an analytical and deduction obsessive, is helping the police out with their enquiries just for fun, when he runs into potential flatmate Dr John Watson, just back from serving in the war in Afghanistan and sporting a limp. Together the two make a formidable duo...

102 Series 2, Sherlock Uncovered

1/22/12

Season-only

The stars of Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, talk in depth about the success of the first series and look ahead to series 2. This bonus feature also includes the show's creators, Stephen Moffat and Mark Gatiss, discussing the dilemmas and pitfalls they faced when bringing these classic Holmes stories into the 21st century.

103 Series 3: Meet the Makers Pt. 1

1/2/14

Season-only

Go behind the lens and get an exclusive look at Series 3 from the makers of Sherlock. Hear an exclusive run-down of each brand-new episode and find out what the creators are looking forward to in the build up to the most anticipated TV series of 2014.

104 Series 3: Meet the Makers

1/3/14

Season-only

105 Uncovered: The Return

1/20/14

Season-only

Sherlock's back! The world's greatest detective comes back from the dead. But how did he do it? We go behind-the-scenes of the first episode cast read-through, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman where the answer to television's greatest mystery was first revealed. And we uncover the unlikely friendship between Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson.

106 Uncovered: The Women

1/27/14

Season-only

The stars of Sherlock talk about the women in the life of TV's greatest detective. Sherlock Holmes may be great at solving mysteries, but he's clueless about women. We launch an investigation into the women in Sherlock's life. Mary Morstan is marrying his best friend. Irene Adler stole his heart. He doesn't know Molly exists. And Mrs Hudson's always there to pick up the pieces.

107 Uncovered: The Villains

2/3/14

Season-only

We meet the great villains who've battled with TV's greatest detective. There's Jim Moriarty, his nemesis. There's Charles Augustus Magnussen, the only man Sherlock Holmes truly hates. And then there's Mycroft Holmes - Sherlock's brother and the last word in sibling rivalry. All of them have had influence over those closest to Sherlock. And all of them cause him grief.

108 Unlocking Sherlock Episode 1

1/13/14

Season-only

Find out how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the television hit Sherlock, taking Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original adventures of the Victorian super sleuth and transforming them into a worldwide sensation. And we go behind the scenes on set with the stars of Sherlock. Featuring interviews with lead actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

109 Abominable Bride: Trailer

12/7/15

Season-only

Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson return for a special episode set in Victorian London.

110 Abominable Bride: A Study In Sherlock

1/1/16

Season-only

Join co-creator, writer and actor Mark Gatiss on set with stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman alongside the stellar support cast of Amanda Abbington, Rupert Graves and Una Stubbs.

111 Abominable Bride: Sherlock: Creating the Abominable Bride

1/1/16

Season-only

From costumes to set design and the decision to set The Abominable Bride in Victorian England, this special gives Sherlock fans never-before-seen insights into the creative intricacies behind bringing the world of Sherlock to life.

112 Abominable Bride: The Sherlock Interviews

1/1/16

Season-only

Through unique cast and crew interviews and behind the scenes footage, Sherlock: The Interviews showcases the journey of one of the most highly anticipated returns to TV in the world.

113 Series 4: Trailer

12/5/16

Season-only

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return as Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. It's not a game anymore…

114 Series 4: Behind 221B Episode 1 The Six Thatchers

12/31/15

Season-only

Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and the cast and crew of Sherlock give a unique insight into the explosive production of The Six Thatchers.

115 Series 4: Behind 221B Episode 2 The Lying Detective

1/7/16

Season-only

The Sherlock team take us behind the scenes of The Lying Detective including contributions from Toby Jones and Louise Brealey.

116 Series 4: Behind 221B Episode 3 The Final Problem

1/16/16

Season-only

Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and the cast of Sherlock give us a unique glimpse into the making of the thrilling final episode of Sherlock Series 4.

117 Series 4: The Set Tour with Mark Gatiss

1/2/16

Season-only

Arwel Wyn Jones gives a tour of John and Mary’s flat.

118 Series 4: Production Diary 1: Danny Hargreaves (SFX)

1/2/16

Season-only

Danny Hargreaves gives us a close up view of the production of The Six Thatchers.

119 Series 4: Script to Screen

1/16/16

Season-only

Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Sue Vertue guide us through the entire production process, from writing the very first script to recording the live orchestral music.

120 Series 4: The Writer's Chat

1/16/16

Season-only

Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat in conversation about the writing process behind the world’s most loved consulting detective show.

121 Series 4: Production Diary 2: Mark Gatiss #1

1/16/16

Season-only

Mark Gatiss shoots a video diary and interviews Ruper Graves and David Arnold on set.

122 Series 4: Production Diary 3: Mark Gatiss #2

1/16/16

Season-only

Mark Gatiss shoots a video diary of the very last day on set for Series 4.

123 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 1.1 - A DOG'S TALE

1/23/16

Season-only

Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington recall the challenges of working with a bloodhound of a very different type.

124 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 1.2 - A SHARK'S TALE

1/23/16

Season-only

The production team reveals the secrets behind filming with sharks.

125 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 1.3 - AN ASSASSIN'S TAIL

1/23/16

Season-only

Mark Gatiss and Sue Vertue welcome us on board as Amanda Abbington takes off on a globe-trotting journey.

126 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 2.1 - FAITH NO MORE

1/23/16

Season-only

The Sherlock team creates a revolutionary filming rig to shoot a key scene from the episode.

127 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 2.2 - GOING UP THE WALLS

1/23/16

Season-only

The production team builds a moving version of 221B.

128 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 2.3 - ON A LIGHTER NOTE

1/23/16

Season-only

Sue Vertue and the team reveal the intricate design behind one of Sherlock’s most enlightening deductions.

129 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 3.1

1/23/16

Season-only

The Sherlock team gives a sneak peek at the special effects created for the series finale.

130 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 3.2

1/23/16

Season-only

Benedict Cumberbatch gives us an insight into the secret of Sherlock’s violin playing.

131 Series 4: BTS FEATURETTE: 3.3

1/23/16

Season-only

Mark Gatiss and Arwel Wyn Jones explain the inspiration behind this magnificent set.

About this show

Set in 21st Century London, this thrilling, funny, fast-paced contemporary reimagining of the Arthur Conan Doyle classic features some of Sherlock Holmes' most famous adventures. 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.

Ratings and reviews

4.8

4.38K reviews

Tim Wintle

October 31, 2014

I'm a massive Sherlock Holmes fan: From the original canon, through the radio and black and white film productions of the Rathborne / Bruce period right up to "Sherlock" and "Elementary". To me, the production of Sherlock seriously lets it down. The script writing is good, the plots are clever with smartly placed nods towards the previous Sherlock Holmes works, and the acting is good - but the whole post production process completely destroys the series for me. Nowhere is this more obvious than by watching the two different versions of the pilot which were filmed - they're identical in terms of scripting, but the origional unaired version (on the Season 1 DVD) carries the character of Holmes far better - There's none of the camera darting all over the place with ridiculous facts and numbers spashed on top of the scene, Sherlock just figures stuff out. Conan Doyle's Sherlock is a smart guy who these days we'd describe as "on the spectrum" - he grafts hard, focuses on things, and figures stuff out. I think the production of "Sherlock" (especially post production) completely destroys the characterization. I find "Elementary" far truer to Holmes' true character.

40 people found this review helpful

Pappy

January 8, 2015

Just as "Elementary" is an insult to the great writing of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "Sherlock" would have delighted him. Elementary's politically correct garbage is a stench of rotting fish in comparison to Sherlock ONLY thing that irritated me was the queers and lesbians (and some women for some weird and repulsive reason) kept a homosexual fascination about Sherlock and Watson which got steadily more repulsive as the series went on. The WRITERS even had to make it blatantly clear they were NOT gay - and one of them (Gattiss) IS gay

31 people found this review helpful

Topsy Turvy

August 13, 2021

They found the perfect actors for Sherlock, Watson, Mycroft, Molly, Mrs Hudson & Moriarty in my opinion. But I don't believe they had the best writers. The writers seem to have genuinely run out of clever ideas. I was never a fan of Watson's wife. It was a mistake to build her up. She's ruined 2 series of Sherlock for me. Even after being killed off she came back to haunt us. So much time wasted on her. Her character should've been explored in a spin off, not here.

3 people found this review helpful