The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson 1980
What is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is a television series first released in 1980.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 11
- Runtime
- 77 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 22, 1980
- Networks
- Central Television USSR
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 11 episodes and an average 77-minute runtime.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Soviet take on Sherlock Holmes pairs brilliant deduction with charismatic chemistry.”
- Faithful period atmosphere
- Strong performances by Livanov and Solomin
- Engaging mystery storytelling
- Production values reflect its era and may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic detective tales presented with Soviet‑era charm.
The series offers mystery and adventure suitable for viewers aged twelve and older.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 2 episodes
- E1 Acquaintance Mar 22, 1980
- E2 Bloody Inscription Mar 22, 1980
Season 2 · 3 episodes
- E1 The Master Blackmailer Sep 8, 1980
- E2 Deadly Fight Sep 9, 1980
- E3 Tiger Hunt Sep 10, 1980
Season 3 · 2 episodes
- E1 The Hound of the Baskervilles. Part 1 Jul 25, 1981
- E2 The Hound of the Baskervilles. Part 2 Jul 25, 1981
Season 4 · 2 episodes
- E1 The Treasures of Agra. Part 1 Jun 25, 1983
- E2 The Treasures of Agra. Part 2 Jun 25, 1983
Season 5 · 2 episodes
- E1 The 20th Century Begins. Part 1 Mar 12, 1988
- E2 The 20th Century Begins. Part 2 Mar 13, 1988
Frequently asked questions
When was the series produced?
It was filmed in the Soviet Union between 1979 and 1986 and first aired in 1980.
How many episodes are there?
The five films are divided into eleven episodes.
Who plays Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?
Vasily Livanov stars as Sherlock Holmes and Vitaly Solomin as Dr. Watson.
Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Igor Maslennikov.
What genre does the series belong to?
It combines action‑adventure, mystery and crime elements.