Young Sherlock
Young Sherlock is a British television mystery series set in the 1870s and centered on Sherlock Holmes as a teenager.
Young Sherlock is a British television mystery series set in the 1870s and centered on Sherlock Holmes as a teenager. It follows his first major case at Oxford University, where he becomes entangled in a murder investigation and a wider conspiracy. The series is inspired by Andrew Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes novels and stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes.
Premise
Young Sherlock follows a young Sherlock Holmes after he is released from jail and sent to Oxford. There, he is drawn into a murder case that leads to a broader conspiracy involving family secrets, academic intrigue, and international elements.
Cast
Hero Fiennes Tiffin leads the series as Sherlock Holmes. Reported supporting cast members include Max Irons as Mycroft Holmes, Zine Tseng as Gulun Shu, Natasha McElhone as Cordelia Holmes, Joseph Fiennes as Silas Holmes, and Dónal Finn as James Moriarty.
Release
The series premiered on Prime Video on March 4, 2026, with all eight episodes released at once.
Source material
The show is inspired by Andrew Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes novels, which are themselves based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes universe.
Key facts
- The series depicts Sherlock Holmes as a 19-year-old student at Oxford who becomes involved in his first major case.
- Its central plot involves a murder investigation that expands into a larger international conspiracy.
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays Sherlock Holmes.
- Max Irons plays Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s older brother.
- The first season consists of eight episodes.
The series is part of the international Sherlock Holmes franchise and is available through Prime Video, which is accessible to Canadian viewers where offered.
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References
- The Killing Times — https://thekillingtimestv.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/series-review-young-sherlock/Supports: Premise, cast, and setting; identifies Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Max Irons, Zine Tseng, Natasha McElhone, Joseph Fiennes, and Dónal Finn.
- The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/young-sherlock-review-guy-ritchie-amazon-1236519877/Supports: Series premise, eight-episode season, and adaptation from Andrew Lane’s novels.
- TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/young-sherlock/1060524871/Supports: Series premise, 1870s Oxford setting, and origin-story framing.
- Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/english/young-sherlock-all-about-the-cast-plot-and-where-to-watch-a-complete-guide/photostory/129075813.cmsSupports: Cast, plot, inspiration from Andrew Lane’s novel, and March 4, 2026 release date.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/arts/television/young-sherlock.htmlSupports: Premiere timing and adaptation context.
- Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/reviews/young-sherlock-review-prime-video-1236674654/Supports: Release date, setting, and lead casting.
- Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_SherlockSupports: Synopsis, creator context, and lead cast; used cautiously as secondary support.
- IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/young-sherlock-amazon-prime-video-reviewSupports: Adaptation from Andrew Lane book series and premiere date.