Sherlock (TV series)

British crime drama television series, first broadcast in 2010

Sherlock is a BBC television series based on characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle placed in 21st century London. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Sherlock Homes, alongside Martin Freeman who plays Dr. John Watson. The series aired 4 seasons between 2010 and 2017.

Sherlock
GenreCrime drama
Created by
Written by
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Composers
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series4
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Sue Vertue
  • Elaine Cameron 2.3
Cinematography
  • Steve Lawes
  • Fabian Wagner
Editors
  • Mali Evans
  • Tim Porter
  • Charlie Phillips
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time90 mins
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Release25 July 2010 (2010-07-25) –
present

In this contemporary TV version, Watson is a war vet just home from Afghanistan. He meets the eccentric Sherlock Holmes when he advertises for a flatmate. Together they solve mysteries related to Sherlocks nemesis Moriarty.

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