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8.5 / 10(6,776 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 20104 Seasons

Sherlock

“A new sleuth for the 21st century.”

Series Overview

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 12 Episodes

90 min per episode

Air Date Window

2010 – 2017

Premiered: Sun, Jul 25, 2010

Created By
Mark GatissMark Gatiss
Steven MoffatSteven Moffat

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Jan 15, 2017

Season 4, Episode 3: “The Final Problem”

Holmes and Watson travel to Europe to escape Moriarty's vengeance.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official Hulu TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-27

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat

Screenplay & Story

Arthur Conan Doyle

Original Score & Music

David Arnold, Michael Price

Producers

Sue Vertue, Beryl Vertue, Rebecca Eaton, Steven Moffat, Bethan Jones

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Arthur Conan Doyle

Department Leadership Roster

Sue Vertue

Producer

David Arnold

David Arnold

Original Music Composer

Arwel Jones

Production Design

Michael Price

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

India (CBFC)A

Restricted to Adults (18+).

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherlock

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Sherlock about?

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

How many seasons does Sherlock have?

Sherlock comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Sherlock?

Key cast members in Sherlock include Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman.

Who created or directed Sherlock?

Sherlock was developed and directed by Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat.