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The Royal Albert Hall is set to embrace its haunted past in a major new event for Halloween 2025. Fright Night, a one-night-only immersive experience hosted by writer and broadcaster Danny Robins, will take place on Thursday 30 October, transforming the iconic venue into the site of a live ghost hunt and supernatural showcase.

Blending high-concept theatre, musical performance and paranormal inquiry, the production will see Robins, best known for the hit podcasts The Battersea Poltergeist and Uncanny, lead audiences through a chilling exploration of the Hall’s ghostly history. The 153-year-old building has long been a source of otherworldly intrigue, with reports of unexplained sightings and eerie disturbances during recent events, including performances by Gary Barlow and Michael Bolton.

In an ambitious twist, Robins will conduct a real-time ghost hunt through the backstage corridors and hidden spaces of the Hall, streamed live to HD screens in the main auditorium. This is...

Trekkies need no reminding, but there is a controversial line of dialogue in Nicholas Meyer's 1991 film "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" that sometimes gets mentioned in nitpicky conversations about the franchise. While investigating a crime, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) notes that "An ancestor of mine maintained that if you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains — however improbable -– must be the truth." The quote, as many know, is traditionally attributed to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, and Spock's use of it left some Trekkies tantalized at the thought of a literary crossover. Is Spock declaring that he is related to Sherlock Holmes? Is Sherlock Holmes a real person in the "Star Trek" universe?

As /Film has explained before, however, that couldn't be true. On "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Sherlock Holmes is repeatedly spoken of as a fictional construct, and the crew of the Enterprise-d regularly...

In the "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" episode "A Space Adventure Hour," Lieutenant LA'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) is asked to test out a brand-new technology on the U.S.S. Enterprise: a holodeck. As Trekkies can tell you, the holodeck is a dedicated room that can create artificial, fully interactive environments, complete with sophisticated NPCs, using holographic emitters, replicator tech, and carefully calibrated force fields. The technology was first introduced, in rudimentary form, in an episode of "Star Trek: The Animated Series" in 1974, although the concept wouldn't be codified until the first episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in 1987. That was when the term "holodeck" was first used. 

The holodeck became the source of many, many "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episodes thereafter. Many of the holodeck concepts were created by the late Trek writer Tracy Tormé. Because it could create simulated environments, the show could have a lot...

Long before James Bond, literary icon Sherlock Holmes was a character who has been played by a variety of different actors across decades. Now, the detective has his newest face, with an acclaimed actor chosen to take on the iconic role in CBS and Paramount+’s modern-day reboot.

The CBS series Watson is a modern retelling of the famous detective, putting a twist on the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and focusing on Dr. John Watson (played by Morris Chestnut) rather than Holmes himself. Picking up after the apparent death of Sherlock Holmes, the series finds Watson returning to his work as a medical practitioner, using his newfound detective skills to solve clinical mysteries rather than murders.

The first season of Watson wrapped up back in May, with Season 2 now all set to add Trainspotting, Once Upon a Time, and 28 Weeks Later star Robert Carlyle as Sherlock Holmes. Carlyle...

Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle, is an IP that's been relentlessly mined for decades. There have been movies, television shows, video games and more, with a game show currently in the works.

According to Deadline, Remarkable Entertainment is creating a game show called Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock: The Detective Academy, in which contestants will have to follow in the titular detective's footsteps. Per the official description, the show promises to "test players' powers of deduction and logic as they attempt to solve puzzling crimes from the world of Sherlock Holmes."

"There is simply no greater figure in detective fiction," Remarkable heads Tamara Gilder and Cat Lawson said in a statement. "Sherlock Holmes defined the genre and continues to inspire new generations of armchair detectives around the world. Working in close collaboration with The Arthur Conan Doyle Estate, the guardians of Conan Doyle's work and his incredible characters,...

Peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia, and Rose — these are all just things that go together. And now, Morris Chestnut’s titular character on CBS’ latest hit series, Watson, has his other half thanks to the casting of Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting) as none other than the legendary detective himself: Sherlock Holmes. For now, Carlyle is confirmed to be appearing in a recurring guest role, which will be an exciting one, as the character of Sherlock Holmes was presumed to be deceased at the top of the debut season. But now we know that the mentor of Chestnut’s Dr. John Watson will rise again — although he’ll now be forced to face demons from his past.

In a statement paired with the casting announcement, Watson executive producer and showrunner, Craig Sweeny, said:

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson...

Sherlock Holmes is finally coming to Watson, and the actor playing the iconic character should look familiar. The CBS medical drama TV series follows Dr. John Watson (played by Morris Chestnut) from Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. As such, many expected Sherlock to appear in the show one day, and that time will evidently come in season 2.

CBS has cast Robert Carlyle to play Sherlock Holmes in Watson season 2 (according to a report from Variety). Carlyle is set to recur in a guest-starring role as the famous detective in the upcoming episodes. However, it remains unclear when Sherlock will arrive, whether the premiere introduces Carlyle's character, or if he appears later. Regarding Carlyle's casting, showrunner Craig Sweeny said:

"We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in season 2. The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and 28 Weeks Later…...

There's a new Sherlock Holmes coming to Watson next season. Matt Berry, who voiced the legendary detective in a lone Season 1 episode, will not reprise the role in the flesh for Season 2.

Instead, per Deadline, Robert Carlyle will step into the iconic role of Sherlock Holmes for the CBS medical drama series' sophomore outing, which will premiere this fall. "We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2," shared Watson showrunner Craig Sweeny in a statement. "The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty and 28 Weeks Later, and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes."

"We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2."

Watson's first season was set one year after Sherlock's apparent death at the hands of his archenemy Professor James Moriarty,...

Sherlock fans arein for a treat as a new reality competition from the Arthur Conan Doyle estate will let them test their detective skills like Holmes himself. Known for his brilliant mind and sharp observation skills, Holmes solves complex mysteries in Victorian London. This iconic character created by Arthur Conan Doyle has inspired popular books, TV shows, movies, and reality competitions, making Sherlock Holmes a timeless figure in mystery and detective fiction.

Sherlock has inspired numerous TV shows and movies, including Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elementary with Jonny Lee Miller, and the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes films. These adaptations demonstrate Holmes’ detective skills and clever mysteries, keeping the legendary detective alive in popular culture and mystery entertainment.

Sherlock fans can now put their powers of deduction to the test in an exciting new show.

According to Deadline, Banijay-backed Remarkable Entertainment has signed an exclusive deal with The Arthur Conan...

“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

So said Sherlock Holmes about the logical method of deduction the fictional detective used to solve his mysteries.

Now, real-life contestants will be tasked with following in Holmes’ footsteps as Banijay-backed Remarkable Entertainment is developing a reality competition under the working title Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock: The Detective Academy.

Remarkable has struck an exclusive deal with The Arthur Conan Doyle estate to develop the format. The indie didn’t divulge much info about the show beyond saying it will “test players’ powers of deduction and logic as they attempt to solve puzzling crimes from the world of Sherlock Holmes.” The show will now be taken out to UK broadcasters and the international market.

Remarkable bosses Tamara Gilder and Cat Lawson said the partnership with the estate “opens the door to a rich universe of iconic IP.

As co-founder of the esteemed Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki has worked on amazing anime and movies alike during his tenure, but one underrated success is getting access to a much larger screen. Sherlock Hound will be premiering in Japan’s theatres in the fall, and feature additional events to promote the series with former crew members.

Originally having aired in 1984, Sherlock Hound is a retelling of the Sherlock Holmes novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring anthropomorphic dogs as the characters within this classic series. Miyazaki worked on approximately six to eight episodes before disputes with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate led to a short hiatus, forcing his attention to new projects.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Sherlock Hound Returns to the Spotlight After Its Debut 40 Years Ago Adapted into Two Feature-Length Films for Japanese Theatres

As one of Miyazaki’s most underrated anime classics, Sherlock Hound is a must-see in theatres,...

Sherlock fans will be celebrating the show's 15th anniversary when it arrives on July 25, but the show's co-creator Mark Gatiss won't. He doesn't see it as worth recognizing -- even as he's revealed his pick for the best Sherlock episode of all time.

"15 [years] is not an anniversary," Gatiss told the Radio Times in a recent interview. "You see this persistently online. It's like, ‘Oh, it’s a year ago today’, and you're going, ‘Let it go!’ Or, ‘It's the 17th anniversary’. It's not a real thing." Yet the actor, writer and producer -- who also played Mycroft Holmes in the BBC hit -- was much more excited about his favorite episode.

Gatiss pointed to the Series 2 premiere "A Scandal in Belgravia," written by his co-creator Steven Moffat and directed by Alex McGuigan. "The best episode... is definitely 'A Scandal in Belgravia', which is fantastic," he said. "I think [it] is a...

When it comes to fandoms, there was once few stronger than that of Sherlock. The BBC series helmed by the duo of Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, which saw Benedict Cumberbatch star as a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, was once one of the most popular shows in the world, thanks to a mixture of intelligent writing, star-making performances, and high-tech camera work, at least for an early 2010s BBC budget.

Despite the show ending in disarray eight years ago, with many seeing the final season as a frustrating disservice to the genius that came before it, Sherlock is still a major part of millions of lives and is a consistent talking point in online forums. One question that is always posed in such discussions refers to which episode of Sherlock is the best, with many often disagreeing with a range of answers. On IMDb, the highest-rated episode remains Season 2, Episode 3, "The Reichenbach Fall,...

Watson, starring Morris Chestnut as the titular doctor, has been delivering twists in CBS’ modern take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle characters from the start. Randall Park as the villain James Moriarty? A great surprise at the end of the premiere. The fact that Moriarty died in the Season 1 finale? Another shock. The good news is that not only will the series be back for a second season, but it’s returning sooner than previously scheduled. Read on for everything we know about Watson Season 2, from the premiere date to the cast and more. Plus, is the doctor’s friend, sleuth Sherlock Holmes, alive? When will Watson Season 2 premiere? While Watson was originally slated to return in the midseason (2026), CBS announced a major change to its fall 2025 lineup on July 11. CIA was moved to the midseason, with the Watson Season 2 premiere moved up to Monday, October 13, at 10/9c.

The Sherlock Holmes stories have inspired numerous movies and TV shows over the years but this is the first series to focus on Holmes' partner, Dr. John Watson. Will this new CBS drama work without the legendary detective? Will Watson be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A medical mystery drama series, the Watson TV show was created by Craig Sweeny and is based on characters from the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The series stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, Ritchie Coster, and Rochelle Aytes. The story takes place in modern times, six months after Holmes died fighting his archenemy, Moriarty. Holmes’ friend, Dr. John Watson (Chestnut), resumes his medical career as the head of the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh, a clinic dedicated to uncovering and treating rare disorders. Watson’s old life isn’t...

Good news, Sherlock Holmes fans! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's trusty assistant will be returning to the airwaves a bit sooner than expected. Although the Morris Chestnut-led Watson was originally planned to return sometime during midseason, Deadline reports that the medical drama's sophomore outing has been moved by CBS to the fall. This will now put the series on a typical broadcast schedule, though it's a mystery when it will premiere. The news coincided with a delay to the Tom Ellis-led FBI spin-off CIA, meaning it could potentially occupy the Monday 10 p.m. time slot, or move to another spot in a scheduling change once the network announces its fall premiere dates.

Watson's return to the fall schedule is quite the twist, considering CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach had personally commented about its absence. Back in May, the series was in an awkward spot with a crowded lineup ahead...

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"Superman" is here and, Highfather willing, it's the beginning of a new DC Universe on film. James Gunn isn't just the movie's director, he's co-president of the new DC Studios with Peter Safran and is charged with assembling a DC Universe on film and television. The fate of "Superman" will determine the future of that Dcu and possibly parent studio Warner Bros'.

But there's messiness, because Warner Bros already spent a decade trying to make a cinematic universe out of the DC Comics world. That effort was called the DC Extended Universe. Gunn was involved back when the Dceu was still ongoing; he wrote-directed "The Suicide Squad" and created its TV spin-off, "Peacemaker."

Gunn has pretty consistently maintained that the Dcu is a fresh start, but it's not a clean break either. In a 2023 post on Threads,...

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Prime Video is undoubtedly one of the largest streaming services in the world. While it has made some significant mistakes with certain high-budget shows, it has also produced some of the most entertaining shows ever. From action to comedy and thriller to drama, Prime Video has a vast library of brilliant shows that are just waiting to be watched. So, we thought of compiling a list of the best shows on Prime Video you should check out right now.

We Were Liars Credit – Prime Video

We Were Liars is a teen mystery thriller series created by Carina Adly MacKenzie and Julie Plec. Based on E. Lockhart’s 2014 novel, the Prime Video series follows Cady Sinclair, a teen girl from an extremely affluent family who suffers from amnesia after a tragic accident, but she begins to suspect that someone was behind her getting hurt.

Before Superman, David Corenswet Played a Pivotal Role in This Underrated Sherlock Holmes Series.(Photo Credit –Instagram/Prime Video)

Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective Sherlock Holmes has long fascinated filmmakers around the world, and rightly so. Before taking on the role of the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s upcoming film Superman, David Corenswet made a brief appearance in a lesser-known screen adaptation of the famous sleuth. No, we are not talking about Robert Downey Jr.’s movies or Benedict Cumberbatch’s acclaimed series. The show in question is Elementary — a critically acclaimed yet often-overlooked reimagining of Sherlock Holmes. Read on to find out what it’s about and where to stream it in India.

What’s Elementary All About

Created by Robert Doherty, Elementary is a gripping procedural mystery drama and a modern-day reimagining of Sherlock Holmes. The series stars Jonny Lee Miller as the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes,...

Morris Chestnut's medical mystery series, Watson, set in the world of Sherlock Holmes, clearly has a lot of potential. The medical drama has been renewed for a second season, after a fairly successful first season. Season 1 of Watson ended with the villain Moriarty dead. The series was creative with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s canon, relying on Chestnut's Watson, close confidant of a yet-to-be-seen and believed-to-be-dead Sherlock Holmes. Randall Park plays the villain Moriarty, and with him out of the way now, could that be the last of the character we see?

Television has made it possible that characters are never quite dead. Except it's in Westeros, of course. Flashbacks and hallucinations are some of the ways in which deceased characters can remain a fabric of a series as it progresses. TV Insider spoke with Watson showrunner and executive producer Craig Sweeny to discuss the possibility of Moriarty potentially haunting Watson,...

Sherlockco-creator Mark Gatiss dismisses the concept of a reboot series entirely.

Per TV Insider, Gatiss responded to the question of whether a Sherlock reboot or revival might be down the line, saying, "No. We had our go, and we struck gold with Benedict [Cumberbatch] and Martin [Freeman]. I mean, there’s no…what would be the point?"

Gatiss, who also portrayed Mycroft Holmes in the hit series, added, "You'd just be doing it again."

Gatiss went on to discuss how his new series Bookish, in which he portrays antique book stor owner and part time police consultant Gabriel Book, provides him an opportunity to pay homage to Sherlock without having to revisit the beloved BBC series or its characters directly.

"To be frank, you know, I’m 60 next year. It’s incredible. And how many more things can one do? I’m committed to doing this, and I’m very interested in doing new stuff,...

Rebooting Sherlock without Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as John Watson isn’t so elementary, according to co-creator Mark Gatiss. Gatiss not only developed the BBC’s modern-day Arthur Conan Doyle adaptation alongside Steven Moffat but also played Sherlock’s older brother, Mycroft Holmes, on the show. And now he’s not interested in any Sherlock reboot with a new cast. “No. We had our go, and we struck gold with Benedict and Martin. I mean, there’s no…what would be the point?” Gatiss told Collider in a recent interview. “You’d just be doing it again.” Besides, Gatiss has other projects to focus on, including his new series Bookish, a detective drama set in 1940s London, coming soon to PBS. Gatiss stars in that TV show as the “unconventional Gabriel Book who, from his antiquarian bookshop, helps the police to solve a variety of mysterious crimes,...

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Sherlock is a British mystery crime comedy-drama series co-created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Based on the Sherlock Holmes novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the BBC series is set in modern London, and it follows Sherlock Holmes, a genius man with extraordinary observational skills who works as a consultant for Scotland Yard to solve intricate mysteries with the help of his best friend and partner, Dr John Watson. Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Mark Gatiss, Lara Pulver, Amanda Abbington, Andrew Scott, Rupert Graves, and Louise Brealey. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, compelling drama, and entertaining characters in Sherlock, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Elementary (Hulu & Prime Video) Credit – CBS

Elementary is a police procedural mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on the Sherlock novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,...

Move over Benedict Cumberbatch — there’s a new Sherlock on the case, and he’s stealing the spotlight. David Thewlis, best known to millions as Professor Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films, is taking on an entirely different kind of role — and American audiences can’t get enough. His new period mystery series Sherlock & Daughter is dominating the streaming charts on Max, just weeks after wrapping its buzzy first season on The CW.

Despite still awaiting an official renewal for Season 2, Sherlock & Daughter has become a sleeper streaming sensation. It was already The CW’s most-watched drama of the 2024–25 TV season, averaging 852,000 weekly viewers (Live+7), and it’s now soaring on Max thanks to a fresh wave of curiosity and glowing word of mouth.

Created by Brendan Foley, Sherlock & Daughter puts a bold spin on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective. Set in 1896, the series stars Thewlis as a grizzled,...

The CW's top-rated show, Sherlock & Daughter, has just received a big boost. Debuting on The CW in April, the adaptation of the iconic Arthur Conan Doyle character sees the well-known detective team up with a young woman to unravel a conspiracy. But as they work together, there's also the more personal question of whether he is her father.

Created by Brendan Foley, with James Duff as showrunner, Sherlock & Daughter is led by David Thewlis (Fargo) and Blu Hunt (The New Mutants). It has found an audience on broadcast television, ranking as the CW's top show. It also performed well on HBO Max in the U.S., remaining in the Top 10.

Varietyreports that Sherlock & Daughter has sold to a number of international markets. This includes Sky Italia in Italy, Bell Media in Canada, Rts in Switzerland, Nova in Greece, Disney in the Balkans, Tivibu in Turkey, and TV3 Goup in the Baltics.

Netflix’s The Residence may be a modern-day murder mystery, but it’s filled with old-school surprises. Yes, it includes a Sherlock Holmes reference that predates even the most famous versions of the legendary detective. Forget Benedict Cumberbatch’s slick BBC portrayal, this one reaches back to 1892.

The Residence takes viewers inside the White House murder investigation led by a detective named Cordelia Cupp. But beyond the whodunit mystery, it’s the show’s literary Easter eggs that truly reward attentive fans. Episode 7, in particular, references one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s lesser-known but thrilling Holmes tales.

The Residence Episode 7 Title Hints at Sherlock Holmes Easter Egg… Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp in The Residence | Credit: Netflix

Showrunner Paul William Davies designed The Residence as both a murder mystery and a love letter to the genre itself. Davies revealed to Netflix Tudum that every episode title is a nod to...

Fans hoping for another trip to the Mind Palace, or Baker Street, on Sherlock may want to look elsewhere — co-creator and actor Mark Gatiss has officially closed the door on any future revival or recasting of the iconic BBC series. The series, which starred Benedict Cumberbatch as a modern-day Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, ran for four seasons and a Christmas special between 2010 and 2017.

Speaking to Collider’s Therese Lacson in a recent interview for his new project Bookish, at the Italian Global Series Festival, Gatiss addressed the lingering question on every Sherlockian’s mind: Could there ever be a reboot, reimagining, or revival with a new cast? His answer was clear, heartfelt, and final. Brace yourselves, folks.

“No. We had our go, and we struck gold with Benedict and Martin. I mean, there’s no…what would be the point? You’d just be doing it again.

Sherlock Fans, Rejoice! Maigret Reboot Is Here To Scratch Your Detective Drama Itch ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

British detective dramas have amazed audiences for quite a long time now. BBC’s Sherlock was an explosive offering that kept the audience engaged throughout its run and even afterwards. Sherlock Holmes has been and continues to be one of the most loved sleuths of the 20th century. There was a recent spinoff on the Sherlock Holmes story with the drama Sherlock & Daughter starring David Thewlis and Blu Hunt in the lead. If you are still missing a good old sleuth drama, then PBS has a new offering for you.

Titled Maigret, this PBS detective drama is an adaptation of the Jules Maigret novels by Georges Simenon. This novel series is touted to be the second best selling sleuth story after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s creations. PBS’ Maigret is a modern-day adaptation of the novel,...

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Prime Video is ready with an entertainment-packed July this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, and also the release of John Cena and Idris Elba‘s action comedy film Heads of State. Just like every month, Prime Video is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 8 new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in July 2025.

Sherlock Season 1 (July 1) Credit – Netflix

Sherlock is a British detective mystery crime drama series co-created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Based on the Sherlock Holmes stories created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the BBC series is set in modern-day London, and it follows the eccentric consultant detective Sherlock Holmes as he begins living with former British Army...

"Steven Spielberg Presents" signaled something to moviegoers and TV watchers of all ages in the 1980s and 990s. It meant what we were about to watch bore the highest designation a movie could receive: Steven Spielberg's cinematic stamp of approval.  After all, this was the guy who terrified us with "Jaws," inspired us with "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," put us at the edge of our seats with "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and made us cry tears of delight at "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," among other incredible feature films. Sure, he also bored most of us to tears with "1941," but you may feel differently about it. Point is, the dude knew how to make a crowd-pleasing movie better than anyone back in the day, so if Spielberg was willing to present something, you knew it had to be good.  

Spielberg has produced a lot of movies, but we're...

Watch out, Sherlock Holmes, because the date is set for the arrival of Paris's most beloved detective on PBS Masterpiece. A new teaser trailer for Maigret has just been released, introducing Benjamin Wainwright as the titular world-famous sleuth in the first-ever modern-day-set adaptation of Georges Simenon's bestselling detective stories. It offers a peek into his vividly depicted Paris, full of glitz, mystery, danger, and warmth alike. Along with the footage from the reboot came the exciting news that this new take on the Parisian will make his first appearance on U.S. television screens on October 5.

The new spin on Maigret takes Chief Inspector Jules Maigret through the city of love, from its upper-class luxury hotels and mansions to local bistros and bars, and the many haunts inhabited by the criminal underground. As seen in the trailer, what sets him apart from other famous sleuths is that he approaches every case with understanding,...

It has been almost a decade since the Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman series Sherlock came to an end its fourth season in 2017. Since then, there have been several hopeful teases of a possible return of Arthur Conan Doyle’s genius detective, but series co-creator Mark Gatiss has seemingly turned Moriarty and struck a killer blow to the chances of the series returning to screens for new episodes.

Sherlock debuted in 2010, bringing a modern take on the Baker Street sleuth to the small screen in the form of Cumberbatch’s incredible performance. Assisted by Freeman’s John Watson, and coming up against a formidable and enthralling villain in Andrew Scott’s James Moriarty, the adventures of Holmes in the series took familiar beats and storylines from Conan Doyle’s stories and recontextualized them in a modern-day setting.

The series initially received wave after wave of positive reviews, and the only complaint was that,...

Sherlock fans, look away now. The British super-sleuth won’t be taking on new cases any time soon.

Speaking at the Italian Global Series Festival (Igsf), Sherlock creator Mark Gatiss was downbeat on the prospects of a return for the BBC show either for TV or as a film, saying: “Going back is often very difficult.”

Hopes for a new season or film had increased after Sue Vertue from the BBC’s producer, Hartswood Films, last year told Deadline there was a “future” for it, provided stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman would agree to a return.

However, when asked today why another season had not been produced, Gatiss replied: “Because Benedict and Martin didn’t want to do any more.”

The series starred Cumberbatch as titular master detective Sherlock Holmes and Freeman as his sidekick, Dr John Watson, and was based on the novels of Arthur Conan Doyle. Gatiss himself played Mycroft Holmes,...

We laugh and jump at comedies and horror films, but generally speaking, a movie tells its story, and we move on whether indifferent or moved by the experience. Mysteries are a bit different, though, in that they're actively engaging viewers to follow along, form theories, and maybe even jump ahead of the characters when it comes to solving the question of who did what with the candlestick in the kitchen.

The best mysteries, of course, give viewers enough rope to play around with while still managing to surprise, thrill, and entertain even beyond the final reveal. They're about more than simply solving the crime as the characters and journey take hold on the way to that truth. Some are suspenseful, some are good fun, but all of them should leave you satisfied as the pieces come together and the end credits roll.

Now keep reading for a look at the...

Netflix is joining forces with Legendary Entertainment to breathe new life into the beloved 1970s sci-fi adventure series Land of the Lost, according to a report from Deadline.

The reboot is still in the early stages of development, with the studios currently searching for writers to shape the new vision.

Originally debuting in 1974, Land of the Lost quickly carved out a unique space in the landscape of classic science fiction television.

The series followed the Marshall family, father Rick and his two children, Will and Holly, whose peaceful white-water rafting trip takes a shocking turn when an earthquake sends them tumbling into a bizarre, prehistoric realm.

This mysterious dimension, both dangerous and awe-inspiring, was filled with dinosaurs, ancient ruins, and strange creatures, capturing the imaginations of young viewers with every episode.

Created by Sid and Marty Krofft and developed with the help of acclaimed sci-fi writer David Gerrold (Star Trek...

Watson is far from the first TV show to explore the iconic characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with a modern twist. In fact, it’s not even the first one on CBS. Before the current drama, returning in 2026 for its second season, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, Elementary starred Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson, respectively. Craig Sweeny, who created Watson, was an executive producer on Elementary. So could there ever be any type of crossover, even if it’s just casting, between the two? Morris Chestnut is all for Lucy Liu appearing on Watson. “I’m trying to track her down and get her to come on our show because, yes, that would be great if we could get her,” he told Deadline. Since we doubt she’d appear as Joan (but how great would it be if she did?...

Sean Connery starred in a superhero movie unlike any other back in 2003. Now, 22 years later, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is heading to streaming.

Beginning July 1, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen will be available to stream on Hulu. Distributed by 20th Century Fox in 2003, the steampunk superhero movie is based on the first volume of the eponymous comic book series by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, which is set in a universe where all the characters and events from Victorian literature coexist, with Connery starring as Allan Quatermain, the protagonist of H. Rider Haggard's 1885 novel King Solomon's Mines. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was directed by Stephen Norrington, who is perhaps best known for helming the first Blade movie starring Wesley Snipes.

Joining Connery's Allan Quatermain as part of the titular team are Bram Stoker's vampiress Mina Harker, H. G. Wells' the Invisible Man, Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr.

Star Trek: Tng had plenty of great antagonists, even if the primary mission of the Enterprise was interplanetary diplomacy. Though Gene Roddenberry had banned Vulcans from being the primary villains in the show, the makers came up with new antagonists that were worthy adversaries, such as the Borg and, of course, Q.

However, there is one villain who is not native to the Star Trek franchise but is still one of the show’s best villains. Professor James Moriarty, who was first seen in Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, was created as a holodeck villain in Tng. He quickly became sentient and attempted to take over the Enterprise multiple times.

Who played Moriarty in Star Trek: Tng? His character arc explained Professor Moriarty in Star Trek: Tng | Credits: Paramount

Professor James Moriarty is Sherlock Holmes’ arch-nemesis. Though he only appears in the story, The Final Problem, where he ‘kills’ Holmes,...

No matter the culture or time period, it really does feel like crime shows have made up the backbone of scripted television since the medium's launch. From "Dragnet" to "The Rockford Files," crime series have a long, prolific history, with the genre only growing more nuanced and complex over time. These shows have produced some of the most iconic characters ever to grace a television screen, as well as some of the longest-running series of all time. And while the sheer breadth of crime shows make it harder to narrow down, there are some series that clearly rise above the rest in the genre.

Crime shows can range from case-of-the-week police procedurals to character-driven thrillers and neo-Westerns. Simply put, there is a lot you can do within the crime genre, especially given the countless number of shows within it. Often, the best crime shows either push the boundaries or breathe...

Another series adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories has come to an end... possibly for good. On June 11, The CW aired the Season 1 finale of Sherlock & Daughter and has yet to renew the period drama for a second season despite the series creator knowing where to take the title characters next.

Speaking with Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, series creator and writer Brendan Foley revealed that they would "like to take it international" for the second season of Sherlock & Daughter. "At the end of the 19th century, society is moving from criminals robbing banks to criminals owning banks. Crime is blissfully international," he explained. "I’d like to see what’s happening in the U.S., Europe, Australia at the same time. This great, glorious British Empire was still in its heyday, but it’s a big world out there."

Shelly Goldstein, one of...

Having completed three full weeks of release, Paramount's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning celebrated a major achievement recently. The mega-budget action film passed the coveted $500 million mark at the worldwide box office, as it aims to clear the unreasonably high bar for success that it has set for itself. Purportedly the final film of the long-running franchise, The Final Reckoning cost a reported $400 million to produce, which means that it needs to gross around twice that amount to break even. It will eventually need to surpass the $791 million haul of Mission: Impossible - Fallout, the franchise's top-grossing film. Among the many movies that The Final Reckoning overtook this past weekend was the only successful franchise-starter that Guy Ritchie has ever directed.

With $506 million at the worldwide box office, The Final Reckoning has surpassed the $498 million haul of Sherlock Holmes, the blockbuster action-mystery film that Ritchie released in 2009. Starring...

Sherlock Holmes and all things concerning the iconic detective seem to be the flavor of the moment. The prospective Young Sherlock series, led by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and Morris Chestnut's Watson highlight the surging interest in the character once more. The CW released a hotly-anticipated new mystery series, Sherlock & Daughter, on April 16 as part of this new wave of adaptations of the character developed by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The show takes on a unique approach to Sherlock Holmes, who is played by David Thewlis, as it saddles him with a young, clever woman, (who might well be his daughter), who is gifted with getting on his nerves. The first season was mapped out for eight episodes, with the season finale airing on June 11. So, will there be a second season of the drama mystery?

At the time of this writing, Sherlock & Daughter had not been greenlit for a second season.

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Books and TV shows have had a special relationship for over a century now. There have been countless TV adaptations of popular books, and even if we count this year (which isn’t over), there have been over seven or eight. While there have been many brilliant books that were adapted through the years, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the TV shows are also good, and that’s why we decided to compile a list of the absolute best TV shows that were based on books. As a side note, we also decided not to include Game of Thrones and Dexter, mainly because of how they ended.

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The second season of “Sherlock & Daughter,” which is in competition this week at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival and is on the CW and Max in the U.S., still awaits greenlight, but not for the lack of ideas.

“They would just come popping out, and there were far too many for just eight episodes. If the fates are good to us, there are so many wonderful stories to be told with these characters,” says writer Shelly Goldstein at the festival.

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Brendan Foley, writer and creator of the show, adds: “I think we’d like to take it international. At the end of the 19th century, society is moving from criminals robbing banks to criminals owning banks. Crime is blissfully international. I’d like to see what’s happening in the U.S., Europe, Australia at the same time. This great, glorious...

Morris Chestnut said Watson follows Sherlock Holmes canon, hinting at a major character reveal in Season 2. The show is set in the aftermath of Holmes’ death, but those who’ve read the stories know that Holmes survived that fall.

CBS reimagined the Sherlock Holmes lore by expanding Dr. John Watson’s storyline. Watson is a unique spin on medical procedurals, featuring familiar, modern-day versions of characters, with Morris Chestnut in the titular role. Sherlock Holmes doesn’t appear in the show because it takes place a year after his apparent death; Watson has resumed his medical practice and moved on. Speaking to Deadline, Chestnut teased that Holmes could appear in the flesh in the (now-confirmed) second season.

“I will say Holmes, you know, in the mythology, does come back… and we are part of the mythology,” he explained, referring to The Return of Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Morris Chestnut read some of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original Sherlock Holmes stories before starring in “Watson,” created by Craig Sweeny. But there’s power in reclaiming iconic characters, he states.

Previously, Sweeny was an executive producer and writer on “Elementary,” which starred Lucy Liu as Watson.

“It can be political. We are in times where things that normally wouldn’t be political have turned political. You can’t ignore that. It was ambitious to do everything we’ve done on this show, and I’m glad we never steered away from anything. We jumped right in,” he says.

“Just like all these actors who want to play James Bond, you need to make it your own, but you also don’t want to mess it up. When you’re just trying to be different from everybody else, what remains of that character? Luckily, we had more creative license because...

Sherlock Holmes is inarguably the defining detective of the murder mystery genre, with Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of the character in the BBC series Sherlock being well-received. However, for all its positives, the series’ characterization of Sherlock has been questioned by several fans.

Meanwhile, Netflix’s Dept Q takes much of the Sherlock formula but places it within the constraints of working in a rigid police system. As a result, the show’s take on the formula depicts what Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock would’ve been if the titular character faced real consequences, and here is why.

Netflix’s Dept Q shows what Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock could’ve been

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock is easily one of the most popular takes on the iconic character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The series received critical acclaim and ran for four seasons. However, it was criticized for its characterization of...

Earlier this year, CBS launched the Watson TV series, a medical mystery series following a current-day version of Sherlock Holmes' best friend. It's performed very well in the ratings and has been renewed for a second season. Now, The CW has introduced a series about the legendary sleuth himself. How will it perform? Will Sherlock & Daughter be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A period mystery thriller series, the Sherlock & Daughter TV show is based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It stars David Thewlis, Blu Hunt, Ardal O'Hanlon, Fiona Glascott, and Aidan McArdle. In this story, Sherlock Holmes (Thewlis) is out of his comfort zone and has become embroiled in a malevolent conspiracy involving his archenemy, Professor Moriarty (Dougray Scott). The legendary sleuth is unable to investigate the sinister case without risking the...

Sherlock & Daughter is the latest entry involving master detective Sherlock Holmes, and it's doing impressively in terms of ratings. The new CW series stars Emmy nominee David Thewlis as Holmes, who finds himself caught up in a challenging case against his archenemy, Professor James Moriarty, played by Mission: Impossible II and Taken 3 actor Dougray Scott. During Holmes's feud with Moriarty, the detective joins forces with a young Indigenous American woman named Amelia Rojas, played by Blu Hunt. Rojas' mother was recently murdered, and Amelia intends to prove that Sherlock is her long-lost father.

In a new report by Variety, Sherlock & Daughter has been a critical and ratings success in both the U.S. and Australia, scoring season-best ratings on its American network, the CW. The show has also performed well on the digital streaming platform Max, reaching number four on the app's top ten list of most-watched programs.

Crime series “Sherlock & Daughter” has reported a strong streaming debut last week on Max, reaching the number four spot on its in-app top 10, while also scoring season-best ratings on its U.S. network home, the CW.

A success critically and in terms of ratings in both the U.S. and Australia, where it airs on Sbs, “Sherlock & Daughter” has received a nomination for a Golden Nymph Award for best global fiction series at the upcoming Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

The new spin on the Arthur Conan Doyle detective premiered on the CW Network on April 16 and, in its most recent week, achieved its highest ratings of the season, growing almost 20% since its premiere. The series is currently the CW Network’s number one scripted series on linear and number two series on digital.

On Sbs in Australia, the show has seen an average 150% increase in total audience for the...