Young Sherlock 2026
“Think fast. Fight faster.”
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- March 4, 2026
- Last Aired
- March 4, 2026
- Format
- 1 season · 8 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "The Case of the Unarmed Man" (★ 8.5/10)
- Created By
- Matthew Parkhill
- Network
- Prime Video
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Young Sherlock?
Young Sherlock is a British mystery television series that reimagines the early life of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The show follows a younger version of the character, portrayed as raw and unfiltered, during his first encounter with a murder case that puts his freedom at risk.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 8
- First aired
- Mar 4, 2026
- Last aired
- Mar 4, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB, US
- Networks
- Prime Video
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 272 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Prime Video
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Overview
Young Sherlock is a British mystery television series that reimagines the early life of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The show follows a younger version of the character, portrayed as raw and unfiltered, during his first encounter with a murder case that puts his freedom at risk. This initial investigation leads him into a complex, globe-trotting conspiracy, marking a turning point in his life. Created by Peter Harness, Matthew Parkhill, and Guy Ritchie, the series draws inspiration from Andrew Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes book series, which itself is a pastiche of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories. Guy Ritchie also directed two episodes of the series. The cast includes Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Dónal Finn, Natascha McElhone, and Zine Tseng. The term young, as defined by major dictionaries, refers to being in an early stage of life or development, which aligns with the series' focus on Holmes' formative years.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced young Sherlock Holmes must solve a murder to protect his own liberty.”
- presents an origin story
- features a high-stakes murder mystery
- limited information on series scope
Watch it if you enjoy origin stories about iconic literary characters.
The series involves a murder investigation and themes of personal disgrace.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Case of the Missing Scrolls Mytharc Mar 4, 2026
- E2 The Case of the Burnt Photograph Core Mar 4, 2026
- E3 The Case of the Unarmed Man Core Mar 4, 2026
- E4 The Case of the Missing Button Core Mar 4, 2026
- E5 The Case of Young Sherlock Holmes Core Mar 4, 2026
- E6 The Case of the Killing Jar Core Mar 4, 2026
- E7 The Case of the Two Corners Mytharc Mar 4, 2026
- E8 The Case of Beatrice Holmes Mytharc Mar 4, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows a young, disgraced version of Sherlock Holmes.
What is the central conflict?
Sherlock Holmes becomes involved in a murder case that threatens his freedom.
Does the series feature a larger mystery?
Yes, the first case leads to a globe-trotting conspiracy.
Is this a standalone story?
The case is described as the first one that changes the protagonist's life forever.
What is the tone of the series?
The protagonist is depicted as raw and unfiltered.
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