Sherlock Holmes, the iconic detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has been reimagined countless times across literature, film, and TV. However, the next threeupcomingSherlock HolmesTV showshave one thing in common, setting them apart from other variations.One of the most popular modern adaptations featuring the character is BBC’sSherlock, a series which earned an 83% Popcornmeter. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, BBC’sSherlockhad 4 seasons, which aired from 2010 to 2017, and despite its disappointing ending, there are no plans for aSherlockseason 5.
Sherlockhas since moved on from its BBC series and has been adapted by many different people due to the original works' status as public domain. The allure of an aloof, yet extremely observant detective has charmed many fans across the world andSherlockhas seen plenty of movies, including Guy Ritchie’s movies starring Robert Downey Jr. Adaptations regarding the character are seemingly endless, with three moreSherlockTV shows slated for release: CBS’sWatson, The CW’sSherlock & Daughter, and Amazon’sYoung Sherlock. However, interestingly,the newSherlockshows all seem to be moving away from its titular character.
None Of The New Sherlock Holmes Shows Are Exactly About Sherlock Holmes
The Upcoming Sherlock Shows Are Focusing On Other Characters
The threeupcomingSherlock HolmesTV shows focus on different charactersrelating to Sherlock, rather than being centered around Sherlock Holmes himself.Watsonwill follow the story of Sherlock’s medical sidekick, Dr. John Watson, a year after Holmes’ deathat the hands of Moriarty. TheWatsonseries marks the second CBS show to adaptSherlock Holmes, with the first beingElementary, although the two are unrelated. Contrastingly, while The CW’s adaptation will star David Thewlis as Sherlock Holmes in the series, theSherlock & Daughtershow will focus on his daughter and the relationship between the two of them.
Upcoming Sherlock Holmes Show Has The Chance To Do A Much Better Version Of Sherlock Season 4’s Infamous Eurus Story
Sherlock & Daughter will take a huge step away from Arthur Conan Doyle’s canon, and it has the opportunity to correct Sherlock season 4’s Eurus story.
Young Sherlockwill be slightly different from the other Sherlock TV shows, as it is based on the book series by Andrew Lane, which itself was an adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s works. Guy Ritchie is set to direct the series, which will focus on a 19-year-old Sherlock at Oxford University as he becomes involved in a murder mystery that leads to a global conspiracy. This is not the first time the director has been involved in aSherlockadaptation, asGuy Ritchie previously directed Robert Downey Jr.’sSherlock Holmesmovies.
BBC’s Sherlock Has A Daunting Legacy
The move away from a more traditionalSherlock HolmesTV show makes sense, as it would be a bad idea after BBC’sSherlock.Despite many wantingBBC’sSherlockto return for season 5 and give it a better ending, the BBC show was highly rated and had a dedicated fan base which had to wait a long time between seasons – and those seasons only contained three episodes (although they were 90 minutes long). Due toSherlock’sprevalence as a show and the fact thatthere are plenty ofSherlock Holmesadaptations, it would be better to explore something new.
adaptations like Netflix’sEnola Holmesshow that it is possible to have successfulSherlockmedia without being about Sherlock
Netflix has seen some success with its own non-SherlockSherlock Holmesadaptation,Enola Holmes. The series follows Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) as the teenage sister of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. Enola becomes her own type of detective, defying societal norms and charming viewers, and the movie earned such positive reviews that Netflix is currently developing a third movie in theEnola Holmesfranchise. Therefore,adaptations like Netflix’sEnola Holmesshow that it is possible to have successfulSherlockmedia without being about Sherlock, which bodes well for the future ofSherlock’sthree upcoming shows after BBCSherlock’slegacy.
Sherlock
Cast
In this incarnation of Sherlock from creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman assume the roles of Sherlock and Watson as they establish their partnership and begin solving strange mysteries throughout the U.K. and beyond. Set in a more 2010’s modern setting, Sherlock’s eccentric and complex nature is accentuated as he solves seemingly supernatural crimes with unparalleled intellect while struggling to connect with others on a human level. Meanwhile, Watson blogs the stories summarizing their cases while building a strained but caring friendship with his new partner.
