The Return of Sherlock Holmes 1986
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 9, 1986
- Format
- 1 season · 11 eps
- Created By
- John Hawkesworth
- Network
- ITV1
What is The Return of Sherlock Holmes?
The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 11
- First aired
- Jul 9, 1986
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.8/10
- Format
- 1 season · 11 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 11 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 11 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Holmes and Watson tackle a string of baffling Victorian mysteries in the series' second season.”
- Atmospheric Victorian settings
- Clever interwoven cases
- Strong chemistry between Holmes and Watson
- The series consists only of the second season, offering a limited episode count
Watch it if you enjoy classic detective stories set in a period setting.
Suitable for viewers seeking a PG‑rated mystery drama with period intrigue.
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Frequently asked questions
What network aired the series?
It aired on ITV, the British commercial television network.
What rating does the series have?
The series is rated PG, indicating it is appropriate for general audiences.
Which season does the synopsis describe?
It describes the second series of the ITV Sherlock Holmes programme.
What types of mysteries are featured?
Episodes involve an empty house, an abbey grange, a ritual, a second stain, a twisted‑lip man, a priory school, and plaster busts of Bonaparte.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as mystery, crime, and drama.
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