“What a rosy-cheeked young rascal!” [SIGN]
For fans of the Robert Downey, Jr. version under Guy Ritchie's direction — Sherlock Holmes (2009) and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) — we were given an active, combative, and subversive Sherlock Holmes.
A new television series Young Sherlock is coming to Prime Video trods familiar territory. Based on Andrew Lane's Young Sherlock Holmes book series, this new version is grittier, irreverent, and action-packed.
Not to be confused with the Oscar nominated Young Sherlock Holmes directed by Chris Columbus that debuted 40 years ago, we find Holmes at university rather than at public school, and in this origin story, rather than an early meeting of Holmes and Watson, we have an early meeting of Holmes and Moriarty.
The plot summary, from the official description:
"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. Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street's most renowned resident."
The series stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes, Dónal Finn as James Moriarty, with Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, and Colin Firth.
The trailer, released by Prime Video, was released today. Watch it here:
Don't expect too much faithfulness to the Canon — partly because this is all speculation and fantasy, and also because it's Guy Ritchie. He forges his own path.
However, the scenes will be lavish (likely with an assist from CGI making up shots of 1870s Oxford), the humor will be blunt, and the action scenes will be... quite action-packed.
The series premieres on March 4, 2026.
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