Young Sherlock
Young Sherlock
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Young Sherlock

8.9
Yr 2026
Status Returning Series
Action & Adventure Mystery
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Overview

Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man, raw and unfiltered, when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.

Status

Latest

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 60 /100

Critical reception for Young Sherlock is sharply divided, presenting a clash between viewers seeking high-energy entertainment and critics looking for a nuanced mystery. Favorable reviews praise the series as a fast-paced, stylish origin story, celebrating Guy Ritchie's signature kinetic action direction and Hero Fiennes Tiffin's performance, which balances Holmes's trademark intelligence with youthful naivety.

On the other hand, more skeptical outlets criticize the show for being loud, brash, and overcrowded with ideas. Reviewers argue that the series suffers from an identity crisis, relying too heavily on action-adventure tropes at the expense of genuine detective work and coherent storytelling.

“A terrific mystery wrapped in intrigue, family drama and delightful wit”

“tends more toward the dumb side of the ledger”

“a fun, fast-paced, and clever take on the origins of a notable detective”

“Loud, brash and blokey, it’s not nearly as fresh as the director’s last take on the sleuth”

Why fans love it

The 1870s setting at Oxford University offers a grounded departure from the traditional image of the detective. Hero Fiennes Tiffin portrays a version of Sherlock Holmes that lacks the composure and reputation often associated with the character. Instead, this origin story focuses on a raw, unrefined young man fighting to protect his own freedom while navigating the rigid social structures of Victorian England.

The narrative expands quickly beyond the academic halls of Oxford into a wide-reaching international conspiracy. By pairing localized mystery with a globetrotting reach, the series positions the case as a foundational trauma rather than a simple puzzle. It captures a version of the protagonist before he became a household name, showing the specific circumstances that forged his eventual obsession with investigation.

Production Board

Crew

Director
Guy Ritchie
Executive Producer
Guy Ritchie Marc Resteghini Matthew Parkhill Dhana Rivera Gilbert Simon Maxwell Andy Lane Ivan Atkinson
Casting
Rory Okey Dan Hubbard
Set Decoration
Graham Ward Barbara Herman-Skelding
Producer
Max Keene
Co-Executive Producer
Steve Thompson Harriet Creelman
Writer
Peter Harness Matthew Parkhill
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Murphy Jody Johnson
Music Supervisor
Ian Neil
Visual Effects Producer
Charlotte Loughnane
Assistant Costume Designer
Jason Airey Katherine Burchill
Makeup Designer
Siân Grigg
Book
Andy Lane
Production Design
Tom Burton
Costume Design
Jany Temime
Costume Supervisor
Sanaz Missaghian
Director of Photography
Mark Patten
Stunt Coordinator
David Forman
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Young Sherlock overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book conspiracy oxford, england globetrotting oxford university sherlock origin story 1870s sherlock holmes
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 04, 2026
Status
Returning Series
Origin
GB, US
TMDB Votes
29