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Season 2 – Sherlock

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In this contemporary version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories, Dr. John Watson is a war vet just home from Afghanistan. He meets the brilliant but eccentric Holmes when the latter, who serves as a consultant to Scotland Yard, advertises for a flatmate. Almost as soon as Watson moves into the Baker Street flat, they are embroiled in mysteries, and Sherlock's nemesis, Moriarty, appears to have a hand in the crimes.
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Sherlock — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Witty, compelling, and perfectly cast, Sherlock remains a deliciously entertaining modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic stories.

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Gabriel Tate Time Out 04/09/2019
To say that Morarity is more panto villain than genuine threat is but a minor caveat; Lara Pulver as Irene Adler, 'the woman' of Holmes legend, makes a more than capable adversary for Sherlock. Go to Full Review David Knox Sydney Morning Herald 04/09/2019
4/5
A Scandal in Belgravia makes for a rollicking return to the Sherlock franchise and the writing, direction and performances are so sharp you can't help but feel the next two instalments will be even better. It's elementary. Go to Full Review Tom Sutcliffe Independent (UK) 04/09/2019
Sherlock is a Rolls-Royce of a popular entertainment, beautifully engineered and beautifully finished. The doors close with a perfect thunk every time and a loose thread is unthinkable. Go to Full Review Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News 04/09/2019
[Sherlock] proves there is plenty of life and fun left in the 125-year-old detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Go to Full Review Ed Williamson TheShiznit.co.uk 04/09/2019
4/5
The introduction of Irene Adler is a welcome way to dig deeper into Sherlock the man.Just as in the books, she's a worthy adversary for him. Go to Full Review Maysa Hattab PopMatters 04/09/2019
9/10
A Scandal in Belgravia doesn't disappoint: a breathless and brilliant start to the new series. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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CT 8 @ct8787 Apr 16 Season 2 is even better than season 1 and season 1 was phenomenal…how is that even possible? See more Matheus F @matheusf_neto 08/15/2025 Benedict Cumberbatch working with mastery and giving life to a flawless Sherlock Holmes. See more Sharang L @Scribe187 07/27/2025 Once again, pedestrian fare made watchable by the fantastic Mr.Cumberbatch. See more Brandon K @TheKeizer 06/07/2025 Just as good as the first season, but with a different story line See more Amir S @RT70696713 03/26/2025 A good continuation of the series - but the middle was weak, the end and beginning were really good. See more Conrad C @sosopoptart 08/20/2024 The second season of Sherlock gets big things rolling, but in the spirit of the first season, it's all a little different than you'd imagine. The new characters of this season feel maybe just a little too modernized. Cumberbatch and Freeman remain the highlight of the show, captivating us on the screen even if they don't always feel like the classic Sherlock and Watson. See more Read all reviews
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Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock

Martin Freeman

Watson

Rupert Graves

DI Lestrade

Una Stubbs

Mrs. Hudson

Louise Brealey

Molly Hooper

Russell Tovey

Henry Knight

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 1, 2012 A Scandal in Belgravia Sherlock and John discover that a case of blackmail is more than just a threat to topple the monarchy. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 8, 2012 The Hounds of Baskerville Sherlock and John investigate for their client, who saw his father killed by a monstrous creature on Dartmoor 20 years earlier. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 15, 2012 The Reichenbach Fall A whirlwind adventure and the return of arch-nemesis Moriarty lead John to believe that Sherlock is dead. Details

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Season Info

Director
Paul McGuigan
Executive Producer
Mark Gatiss, Beryl Vertue, Sue Vertue
Screenwriter
Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Adventure, Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 1, 2012
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