Where to Watch Sherlock Holmes

It’s Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday today and we’re celebrating with a few episodes of Sherlock. If Benedict Cumberbatch isn’t your cup of tea, then here are a few other TV series and films to satisfy your appetite for the world’s most famous consulting detective and his beloved author. There’s something for everyone and happy 159th birthday Sir Arthur!

TV SERIES

Elementary, 2012-2018
Sherlock Holmes moves to Brooklyn and works with the NYPD in this modern day interpretation starring Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson.

Sherlock, 2010-2017
You’ll find that nothing is as it seems in this popular series that is set in modern day London. The humorous chemistry between Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman’s Dr. John Watson is one of the best reasons to watch.

Houdini & Doyle, 2016
This fun series explores the friendship between Arthur Conan Doyle (Stephen Mangan) and Harry Houdini (Michael Weston) as they solve bizarre and unexplained cases for Scotland Yard.

Arthur & George, 2015
This series follows Arthur Conan Doyle as he works to clear the name of a local solicitor. Based on the book by Julian Barnes, this true story stars Martin Clunes as Arthur Conan Doyle and Arsher Ali as George Edalji.

Sherlock Holmes, 1984-1994
Arguably the epitome of Arthur Conan Doyle’s character and stories, this series stars Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and David Burke (Series 1) Edward Hardwicke (Series 2-4) as Dr. John Watson.

FILMS

Mr. Holmes, 2015
This beautifully quiet film follows a retired Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellan) as he grapples with dementia and memories of his final case.

Sherlock Holmes, 2009-2011
Hang on tight! Rockstar director Guy Ritchie gives Sherlock Holmes the Hollywood treatment. Action packed and so much fun, the two movies star Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. John Watson. A third installment is reportedly set to be released in 2020.

Young Sherlock Holmes, 1985
The origins of Sherlock’s and Watson’s partnership are explored in this Hollywood film directed by Barry Levinson, produced by Steven Spielberg, and starring Nicholas Rowe as young Sherlock Holmes and Alan Cox as young John Watson.

Sherlock Holmes, 1939-1946
Considered by many to be “the only” Sherlock Holmes worth watching, this black and white series stars screen legend Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. John Watson.

Who is your favorite Sherlock Holmes?

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