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Sherlock Holmes

The Sherlock Holmes franchise, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the titular detective, reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic character in a fast-paced, action-packed style. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the films blend period mystery with modern action, emphasizing Holmes' analytical mind and unorthodox methods. Alongside Dr. John Watson, played by Jude Law, Holmes faces off against nefarious criminal masterminds, including Lord Blackwood and Professor Moriarty. The films have been commercially successful, earning praise for Downey's unique portrayal of Holmes and Ritchie’s energetic direction. A third film has been in development, keeping the excitement for the franchise alive.

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Sherlock Holmes (2009) Movie Poster
Created by
Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram
First Film
Sherlock Holmes
Latest Film
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Films
Sherlock Holmes 3
Cast
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Jared Harris, Noomi Rapace, Stephen Fry, Kelly Reilly
Movie(s)
Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Character(s)
Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson, Professor Moriarty, Lord Blackwood, Irene Adler, Mary Morstan, Mycroft Holmes
A collection of Sherlock Holmes book covers
Arthur Conan Doyle's 15 Best Sherlock Holmes Stories

Arthur Conan Doyle created dozens of stories about Sherlock Holmes, with many still being studied and praised today for their clever storytelling.

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10 Best Versions Of Moriarty In Sherlock Holmes Movies & TV Shows, Ranked

While the actor who portrays Moriarty in a Sherlock Holmes mystery is just as important as the sleuth himself, & these performers are the best.

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Martin Freeman as Watson in Sherlock next to Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes
CBS' New Sherlock Holmes Series Watson Gets Release Date & First Image

CBS' new Sherlock Holmes series, Watson, gets a definitive release date alongside a first image of star Morris Chestnut as the titular detective.

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Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc juxtaposed with Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes Vs. Knives Out's Benoit Blanc? Real Private Investigator Picks Who Is The Better Detective

A real private investigator weighs in on whether Sherlock Holmes or Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc from Knives Out is the superior detective.

Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock smiles while he and John are running in Sherlock series
Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Future Gets Optimistic Response From Producer

Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock future gets a promising response from producer Sue Vertue, who discusses the possibility of a new season.

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Young Sherlock: Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know

Another Sherlock Holmes series is officially in the works from Guy Ritchie, and there's a ton of exciting news about Young Sherlock.

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, sitting and looking up in the BBC Sherlock Season 4 Finale
The Real-Life Figure Sherlock Holmes Is Based On: True Story Explained

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character, Sherlock Holmes is a detective based on a real-life figure who used methods of deduction at work, Dr. Joseph Bell.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Homes and Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock.
10 Things Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes Movies Did Better Than The BBC Show

The Sherlock Holmes movies and the Sherlock BBC drama are both incredible, but there are some things that the movies did better than the show.

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The Most Underrated Sherlock Holmes Adaptation Outlasted The RDJ Movies & The BBC Show

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most recognizable fictional characters of all time, but its most successful adaptation is terribly underappreciated.

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RDJ's Only Non-MCU Franchise Started With This This $524M Movie That's Now Streaming & I Still Need A Sequel

Robert Downey Jr. may be one of the biggest names in Hollywood, but he's only appeared in two franchises, and one is still waiting on a threequel.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare with an Illustration of Moriarty
Young Sherlock Casts James Moriarty In Prime Video Series

The villainous James Moriarty has been cast in Young Sherlock opposite Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the title role of the Prime Video series.

Young Sherlock Holmes in the 1985 film looking sad with a brick wall behind him
Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock Show Casts Oscar Winner As New Character

Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock series cast continues to grow with the addition of an Academy Award-winning actor as a brand-new character.

BBC Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes with him and Martin Freeman as John Watson in the background
I'm Actually Relieved That The BBC's Sherlock Might Never Be Revived

As much as I love the BBC's Sherlock, the latest update on its future makes me feel relieved that a fifth season or movie might never happen.

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Amazon's New Sherlock Holmes Show Has A Major Rival After Surprising CBS Announcement

Prime Video's series Young Sherlock is the franchise comeback for Guy Ritchie, but it already has one major network TV rival.

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Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock Series Casts Female Lead, Character Description Revealed

Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock series casts a 3 Body Problem breakout as the female lead, with a character description also being revealed.

Custom image of Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes
4 Sherlock Movies & TV Shows Are Strangely Using The Same Trick

There are quite a few Sherlock Holmes projects in development for film and television, and most of them are curiously using the same story trick.

Robert Downey Jr and Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock
RDJ's Sherlock Holmes 3 Can Fix The Biggest Mistake Of Benedict Cumberbatch's TV Series

If Sherlock Holmes 3 finally happens, it's the perfect opportunity to fix the biggest mistake that the BBC's Sherlock made with Holmes' return.

Custom image of Hero Fiennes Tiffin in The Ministry Of Ungetlemanly Warfare
Guy Ritchie’s Young Sherlock Series Makes Another Sherlock Holmes Project Even More Exciting

Guy Ritchie’s Young Sherlock series is one of many Sherlock projects currently in development, and one of them just became more exciting.

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"Still Very Much Alive": Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes 3 Gets Encouraging Response After Prequel Show Announcement

Exclusive: Producer Susan Downey offers an encouraging response for Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes 3 after the prequel show announcement.

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Could Robert Downey Jr. Appear In Guy Ritchie's New Sherlock Holmes Series?

Guy Ritchie has another Sherlock Holmes adaptation on the way, this time in the form of the prequel, Young Sherlock - but what about his old star?