The BBC thriller series Sherlock, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. Fans are urging others to watch the entire boxset of the show, which first aired in 2010 and quickly built a loyal fanbase.
Plot and Cast
Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic Sherlock Holmes detective stories, the series follows a highly-intelligent detective who teams up with a war veteran to solve hard-to-crack cases. An official synopsis states: 'In modern-day London, brilliant but eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes teams with war veteran Dr. John Watson to crack baffling crimes, outwit formidable foes, and aid Scotland Yard with razor-sharp deduction.'
Critical and Fan Acclaim
The drama was a huge critical success, winning nine Primetime Emmy Awards and a string of BAFTA TV Awards. Rotten Tomatoes reviewers gave the first season a rare 93% score, while audiences awarded it a more generous 97%. In comparison, Netflix's Enola Holmes 3 has bagged a 70% rating.
One fan shared a glowing Rotten Tomatoes review: 'How on earth did I miss this show? The writing is off the charts good. Cumberbatch and Freeman are phenomenal as Holmes and Watson. An absolute gem!!' Another viewer added: 'All five seasons. Watch them all. Brilliant interpretation of Sherlock. Supremely arrogant Sherlock but with a warmth that then surprises, compelling watching. All the characters are perfectly cast. Just love it. My kids loved it too. Must watch. Have watched it twice, all of it.'
Comparison with Enola Holmes 3
Netflix's Enola Holmes 3, starring Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock's younger sister, has received a 70% rating. Fans of that film are encouraged to watch Sherlock for a more highly-rated detective experience.
Sherlock is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
