Sherlock Holmes
Series Overview
The action takes place in Victorian England in the last quarter of the 19th century. 27-year-old amateur detective Sherlock Holmes becomes a bystander to a crime along with Dr. John Watson, a military doctor who has just returned from the war in Afghanistan. During the investigation, Watson, not yet having an apartment in London, settles with Holmes in Mrs. Hudson's «half board», and then takes part in the affairs of his new friend. Watson gives Holmes boxing lessons. Watson himself is an experienced boxer, able to deal with several opponents with his bare hands. In addition, he is an excellent marksman. Considering Holmes a genius, the doctor decides to tell the whole world about his talent and the mysteries he revealed in his stories, where he often embellishes the events («the true story» of which the series presents). Watson is taught to embellish events by the editor-in-chief of the «Morning Chronicle».
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 16 Episodes
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Mon, Nov 18, 2013
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 16: “Hound of Baskervilles (2)”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrey Kavun
Andrey Kavun, Oleg Kavun, Zoya Kudrya, Leonid Porokhnya, Oleg Pogodin, Arthur Conan Doyle, Alexandra Vinogradova
Gary Miller
Antoine Vivas Denisov
Olga Maksimova, Dmitriy Dobuzhinskiy, Ekaterina Efanova, Denis Frolov
Department Leadership Roster
Andrey Kavun
Screenplay
Antoine Vivas Denisov
Director of Photography
Oleg Kavun
Screenplay
Zoya Kudrya
Screenplay
Leonid Porokhnya
Screenplay
Andrey Kavun
Director
Vladimir Svetozarov
Production Design
Oleg Pogodin
Screenplay
Marina Nikolaeva
Production Design
Gary Miller
Original Music Composer
Larisa Konnikova
Costume Design
Ekaterina Efanova
Producer
Denis Frolov
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Sherlock Holmes about?
The action takes place in Victorian England in the last quarter of the 19th century. 27-year-old amateur detective Sherlock Holmes becomes a bystander to a crime along with Dr. John Watson, a military doctor who has just returned from the war in Afghanistan. During the investigation, Watson, not yet having an apartment in London, settles with Holmes in Mrs. Hudson's «half board», and then takes part in the affairs of his new friend. Watson gives Holmes boxing lessons. Watson himself is an experienced boxer, able to deal with several opponents with his bare hands. In addition, he is an excellent marksman. Considering Holmes a genius, the doctor decides to tell the whole world about his talent and the mysteries he revealed in his stories, where he often embellishes the events («the true story» of which the series presents). Watson is taught to embellish events by the editor-in-chief of the «Morning Chronicle».
How many seasons does Sherlock Holmes have?
Sherlock Holmes comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
Key cast members in Sherlock Holmes include Igor Petrenko, Andrei Panin.
Who created or directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was developed and directed by Andrey Kavun.