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Sherlock Holmes

1984–1994 · Crime, Drama, Mystery · 7 seasons · ★ 8.2

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Synopsis of Sherlock Holmes

In the late Victorian era, Sherlock Holmes is the world's only consulting detective. His office mainly takes private clients, from people of modest means to members of the royal family, although he also helps the police when his cases overlap with those of Inspector Lestrade. Holmes needs constant mental stimulation. When he has no case complex enough to occupy him, he falls into depression and drug use. The series, created by John Hawkesworth, airs in the United Kingdom on ITV and follows this detective, played by Jeremy Brett, as he seeks challenges that keep his mind active.

«Jeremy Brett is Sherlock Holmes.»

7seasons
41episodes
52 minper episode
8.2audience scoreTMDB · 274 votes
8.7IMDb rating27,797 votes

Seasons of Sherlock Holmes

Season 1Season 11984 · 7 ep. · ★ 8.2Season 2Season 21985 · 6 ep. · ★ 8.4Season 3Season 31986 · 7 ep. · ★ 7.8Season 4Season 41987 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 5Season 51991 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.9Season 6Season 61992 · 3 ep. · ★ 7.1Season 7Season 71994 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.3

Cast by Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy BrettJeremy BrettSherlock Holmes41 episodes
Rosalie WilliamsRosalie WilliamsMrs. Hudson41 episodes
Edward HardwickeEdward HardwickeDr. John H. Watson28 episodes
David BurkeDavid BurkeDr. John H. Watson13 episodes
Colin JeavonsColin JeavonsInspector Lestrade6 episodes
Charles GrayCharles GrayMycroft Holmes4 episodes
Eric PorterEric PorterProfessor Moriarty3 episodes
Denis LillDenis LillInspector Bradstreet3 episodes
Will TaceyWill TaceyCoroner2 episodes
Helen RyanHelen RyanMrs McFarlane2 episodes
Michael WynneCommissionaire Jenkins2 episodes
Freddie JonesFreddie JonesInspector Baynes2 episodes
John GillMr Sutro2 episodes
John LabanowskiInspector Athelney Jones2 episodes
Stephen TomlinPerkins2 episodes
Mary EllisMary EllisLady Florence2 episodes
Tom ChadbonTom ChadbonInspector Hawkins2 episodes
Roger HammondRoger HammondJabez WilsonEpisode 1
Tim McInnernyTim McInnernyJohn ClayEpisode 1
Natasha RichardsonNatasha RichardsonViolet HunterEpisode 1
George CostiganGeorge CostiganWilson KempEpisode 1
Richard WilsonRichard WilsonDuncan RossEpisode 1
Frank MiddlemassFrank MiddlemassHenry BakerEpisode 1
Ronald PickupRonald PickupBarrymoreEpisode 1
William IlkleySeldenEpisode 1
Cheryl CampbellCheryl CampbellLady Frances CarfaxEpisode 1
Julian CurryJulian CurryAlbert ShlessingerEpisode 1
Mary CunninghamMiss CalderEpisode 1
Jack KlaffJack KlaffThe Hon. Philip GreenEpisode 1
Nicholas FryHotel ManagerEpisode 1
Michael JaystonMichael JaystonThe Earl of RuftonEpisode 1
Anthony BensonVicarEpisode 1
Anthony SchaefferBank OfficialEpisode 1
Daniel MasseyDaniel MasseyJ. Neil GibsonEpisode 1
Margo StanleyWoman in UndertakersEpisode 1
Celia GregoryCelia GregoryMaria GibsonEpisode 1
Catherine RussellCatherine RussellGrace DunbarEpisode 1
Niven BoydMarlow BatesEpisode 1
Andrew WildeAndrew WildeSergeant CoventryEpisode 1
Philip BrethertonPhilip BrethertonMr. Joyce Cummings Q.C.Episode 1

Technical Details

Created by
John Hawkesworth
Address
Peter Hammond, Alan Grint, John Bruce, David Carson, Paul Annett
Photography
David Odd, Doug Hallows
Original novel
Arthur Conan Doyle
Production
Michael Cox, June Wyndham-Davies
Executive Producer
Michael Cox, Sally Head, Rebecca Eaton
Production companies
Granada Television
Network or Platform
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Original Language
English
Premiere
April 24, 1984
Last Episode
April 11, 1994 (7x06)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Sherlock Holmes

To film the series, a full-size outdoor replica of Baker Street was built at Granada's studios on Quay Street in Manchester, which later became part of a tourist attraction.
Granada contacted Jeremy Brett in February 1982 to play Holmes, with the idea of making a completely authentic and faithful adaptation of the character's best cases.
The series ended because of Brett's death. He died at age 61 of a heart failure in 1995, after suffering health problems during the filming of the final seasons.
Jude Law interpretó al criado Joe Barnes en el episodio «Shoscombe Old Place» de 1991, y después fue el doctor Watson en la película de 2009.
In May 1992, Brett and Hardwicke starred in a roughly ten-minute mini-episode within The Four Oaks Mystery, which aired during the ITV Telethon 92 charity telethon.
In the United States, the episodes first aired on PBS stations as part of the Mystery! block, and the series later received co-production funding from Boston's WGBH station.
Between 2003 and 2005, BBC Two aired the complete series on Saturday afternoons, one of the few ITV productions that ended up on the BBC.
The American production company Lorindy Pictures sued Granada over the rights to Holmes and Watson, which stalled the project for more than two years until a legal settlement was reached.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Seasons Does Sherlock Holmes Have?

Sherlock Holmes has 7 seasons and 41 episodes in total.

Where to Watch Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes is currently not available on the major subscription streaming platforms (availability may vary by country). It originally aired on ITV1.

Has Sherlock Holmes ended?

Yes. Sherlock Holmes has ended, and its final episode aired on April 11, 1994.

Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?

The main cast includes Jeremy Brett (Sherlock Holmes), Rosalie Williams (Mrs. Hudson), Edward Hardwicke (Dr. John H. Watson) and David Burke (Dr. John H. Watson).

Who created Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes was created by John Hawkesworth.

How long does it take to watch all of Sherlock Holmes?

With episodes of about 52 minutes, watching all 41 episodes takes approximately 36 hours.

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