TV show · 2026 · Action & Adventure, Mystery · English
Curator score: 5.6/10 (28K ratings)
Think fast. Fight faster.
Overview
Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man, raw and unfiltered, when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.
Ratings
Curator score: 5.6/10
IMDb: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 65
TMDB: 8.0/10
Production
Motive Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Inspirational Entertainment, Jack Tar Pictures
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A glossy, youthful Sherlock origin story with enough momentum and intrigue to work as an easy binge, but it is more swashbuckling adventure than definitive Holmes adaptation. The appeal is in the premise, pace, and globe-trotting mystery rather than deep detective rigor.
Best for
Viewers who want a lighter, more action-forward Sherlock take
Fans of origin stories and youthful reimaginings of classic characters
People looking for a brisk Prime Video mystery-adventure binge
Skip if
You want a canon-faithful, deduction-heavy Sherlock Holmes
You prefer restrained period drama over modernized action energy
You are looking for a fully mature, definitive Holmes portrayal
Overview
Young Sherlock retools the famous detective as a reckless, disgraced young man before he becomes the legend, and that angle gives the series a built-in engine. The setup suggests a fast-moving mystery with international stakes, more in the mode of adventure serial than locked-room puzzle box. That makes it accessible and easy to watch, especially if you like your Holmes with momentum and swagger.
Worth noting
The tradeoff is that this kind of origin-story framing can flatten what makes Sherlock Holmes distinctive if the writing leans too hard on attitude and spectacle. The best versions of Holmes usually balance personality with razor-sharp deduction; this one is likely to be strongest when it remembers the character’s intelligence is the real hook. As a first season, it has the benefit of novelty, but it will need to prove it can sustain more than the novelty of seeing Sherlock young.
Bottom line
If you enjoy stylish mystery-adventure series and don’t mind a looser interpretation of the source material, it should be an easy watch. If you want the most essential Holmes adaptation, there are better places to start.
1984 · Curator 7.7/10 (27.7K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, BritBox, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV
Classic, faithful Holmes storytelling with a strong period feel and elegant puzzle structure.