However, Sherlock managed to reimagine and reinvigorate the series in a new and exciting way.
Despite the popularity of the series, the show did have one significant drawback.
Every season was between three and four episodes long, and they took years to produce.
Of course, with bothCumberbatch and Freeman’s fame increasing at astronomical rates, this was to be expected.
Fortunately, there are plenty of other shows that deliver similar clever narratives, and thrilling stories.
Watsonis a new series that began airing on CBS in 2024.
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The three-episode series examines both the historical and contemporary influences of Dracula’s enduring legacy.
Doyle was born in England, while contemporaries like Bram Stoker were born in Ireland.
This limited series followed a similar format toSherlockwith three episodes at 90 minutes each.
Watson is a drama mystery series based on the character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A year after the death of his partner, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson returns to his old life as a physician.
It’s dramatic, tense, clever, and invigorating throughout.
This is truly an outstanding take on the story, with seven full seasons to enjoy.
However, Laurie plays an egotistical American doctor, and he does a spectacular job.
This leads to some incredible drama, wonderful tense mysteries, and banter that is second to none.
It’s a different setting, but the character is familiar, and the story is remarkably clever.
Set within the confines of a prison, the narrative explores the complexities of morality and justice.
The series stars David Tennant and Stanley Tucci, highlighting themes of redemption and consequence.
It’s cerebral and extremely bingeable in a way that few other shows are.
Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle.
Severancehas a 97% rating onRotten Tomatoes.
The show is a spectacle, with huge reveals, and incredible intrigue.
ThoughSeveranceleans more into the realm of sci-fi, fans ofSherlockare sure to love it.
Dracula (2020) is a reinterpretation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, co-created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Starring Claes Bang as the titular Count Dracula, the series explores the legendary vampire’s battles with the descendants of Van Helsing and his dark journey from Transylvania to London. The three-episode series examines both the historical and contemporary influences of Dracula’s enduring legacy.
The show is tense, and frequently subverts expectations in the most delightful and creative ways.
Robert Downey Jr. starred in two Sherlock Holmes movies, with the third one still a possibility.
When comparing the two, I believe each project has aspects that top the other.
The show is imaginative and compelling, and Freeman’s performance stands out among a talented cast.
He only kills murderers, and only after proving for certain that they are in fact killers.
It’s a fun series, and a wonderful change to the usual dark and broodySherlockshows.
A modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, Elementary is set in New York City and details the adventures of Dr. Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) who becomes partner to the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes (Johnny Lee Miller) after first being assigned as his sober companion. Set up a procedural crime drama, the series includes multiple references to the original Holmes stories, often with surprising twists. Aidan Quinn and John Micahel Hill also star as Thomas Gregson and Marcus Bell, with John Noble as a notable guest star.
Playing the leading role, popular British comedian, Alan Davies, is this heroic and reclusive figure.
It’s a fun series, and a wonderful change to the usual dark and broodySherlockshows.
House is a medical mystery drama in which the villain is typically a difficult-to-diagnose medical malady. It follows Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), a world-renowned disabled diagnostician with a notorious substance abuse issue. With his team of world-class doctors, House has built a reputation as one of the most brilliant doctors in the world - an especially impressive feat when taking into account that he rarely actually sees his patients.
Inside Man is a 2022 television series that follows a death row inmate with a knack for solving crimes from his cell and a journalist who seeks his help to solve a mystery. Set within the confines of a prison, the narrative explores the complexities of morality and justice. The series stars David Tennant and Stanley Tucci, highlighting themes of redemption and consequence.
Fargo is a Black Comedy Crime Drama television series that is based on the film of the same name, which was originally created by the Coen Brothers. The TV adaptation was developed by Noah Hawley and follows an anthology format for each of its seasons, taking place in a different time period or location within the “Fargo” universe. So far, the series has seen big-name stars like Billy Bob Thornton, Ewan McGregor, Chris Rock, and Kirsten Dunst.
Dexter is a television series following Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Police who secretly leads a dual life as a vigilante serial killer. Released in 2006, the show focuses on Dexter’s internal conflict as he hunts down criminals who elude justice within the legal system.
Jonathan Creek is a mystery drama that follows the titular character, played by Alan Davies, a magician known for his puzzle-solving prowess. Operating from a converted windmill, Creek employs his unique skills to unravel seemingly impossible crimes and investigate enigmatic murders alongside journalist Maddy Magellan, portrayed by Caroline Quentin.
Interior Chinatown, adapted from Charles Yu’s novel, follows Willis Wu, a background character in a TV police procedural. After witnessing a crime, he uncovers a criminal conspiracy in Chinatown and his family’s hidden past while exploring what it means to take the lead in his own story.
