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Deadline reports a modern reinvention of Moriarty is in development from Fremantle and Archery Pictures, written by Chris Cornwell and Oliver Lansley; the series centers on Moriarty as a Durham professor who secretly runs a sophisticated crime empire and later works as a police consultant with Det. Imogen Burrows, all while keeping his true identity hidden, with Fremantle selling worldwide and no network attached yet.
As new Sherlock Holmes adaptations pile up—from Young Sherlock to Enola Holmes and Sky's The Death of Sherlock Holmes—critics debate whether the character is in saturation or simply ripe for reinvention. Proponents argue the canon’s depth justifies fresh takes and expanding media, while creators warn against straying too far and losing the mystery that makes Holmes compelling. The piece frames Holmes as a lucrative, evergreen IP whose enduring appeal relies on balancing respect for Conan Doyle’s canon with inventive reinterpretations.
Deadline spoke with Watson creator Craig Sweeny about the CBS drama’s two-season run and its finale: Season 2 ended with Watson traveling for surgery while Sherlock, in Baker Street, appeared in a final coda that could hint at a future for Watson and Mary, though CBS canceled the series. Sweeny explained that Season 3 would have continued Watson’s medical arc, concluded fellowship stories for Ingrid, Stephens, Adam and Sasha, and introduced new doctors, while keeping the show’s case-driven edge. He also praised the warm, collaborative set and reflected on producing 33 episodes of Watson.
Prime Video has ordered a second season of Young Sherlock, with Guy Ritchie back to direct the opening episode. The eight-episode origin series, created by Matthew Parkhill and produced by Motive Pictures for Amazon MGM Studios, stars Hero Fiennes-Tiffin as Holmes and Donal Finn as Moriarty. Season 1 has been a global hit, topping Prime Video charts in 95 countries and drawing around 45 million viewers; no Season 2 casting news has been announced yet, but the renewal signals plans for multiple installments.
A new Sherlock series, Young Sherlock, is being shot across Bristol and Somerset, with spots like Broad Street and Underfall Yard doubling as Victorian London settings. Writers tweaked scenes to fit the locales, and additional filming took place in South Wales and Shepton Mallet Prison, which was transformed to resemble a 19th-century jail; local authorities and venues are hopeful the production will boost filming revenue for sites like Underfall Yard.
A Prime Video prequel that pairs a cheerful young Sherlock with a witty Moriarty, but the review finds Young Sherlock shallow and too derivative of Guy Ritchie’s films, offering glossy production and familiar chase sequences without a standout Sherlock, a distinctive Moriarty, or a compelling mystery.
A new series titled 'Young Sherlock' on Prime Video reimagines Sherlock Holmes' early years, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as a university-aged Holmes involved in a globe-trotting conspiracy, with Guy Ritchie directing the first episodes, premiering on March 4, 2026.
Robert Carlyle will guest star as Sherlock Holmes in Season 2 of CBS's 'Watson,' a modern medical mystery series starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson. The show explores Watson's investigation of rare diseases, with Holmes presumed dead but reappearing unexpectedly, prompting personal and professional revelations. The season premieres on October 13, streaming on Paramount+.
Robert Carlyle has been cast as Sherlock Holmes in the second season of CBS's 'Watson,' where he will appear as a recurring guest star alongside Morris Chestnut, who plays Dr. John Watson. The season will explore Holmes's presumed death and his reappearance, forcing Watson to confront a buried secret. The show is set to premiere on October 13.
Colin Firth joins the cast of Guy Ritchie's new Prime Video series "Young Sherlock," which re-imagines Sherlock Holmes at age 19. The series, inspired by Andy Lane’s book series, features a young Sherlock caught in a murder mystery at Oxford University. Firth will play Sir Bucephalus Hodge, with Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock and Natascha McElhone and Joseph Fiennes as his parents.
Ukrainian video game studio Frogwares has used its platform to share information about living and working during the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Kyiv-based studio will release the detective adventure game "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened" on April 11, which was developed entirely during the war. The game is a remake of their 2007 title and was created in just one year. The war has had an enormous influence on the developers and the game, which is partly inspired by HP Lovecraft's universe. Despite the war, Ukraine's tech industry is booming, with more than 250,000 people working in IT and tech before the Russian invasion in February 2022.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, a Lovecraftian detective game, has been completely overhauled by developer Frogwares for the PS5. The game features a variety of investigation tools, including the "Mind Palace" and "Concentration" modes, and encourages players to solve cases for themselves without hints or tips. The game also includes otherworldly elements and takes players on a global journey to solve a series of disappearances linked to the Cthulhu Mythos. Overall, the game is visually spectacular and faithful to the beloved character of Sherlock Holmes.