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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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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 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. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review David Knox Sydney Morning Herald 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. Rated: 4/5 Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News Sherlock proves to be a fun and exhilarating TV experience. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News [Sherlock] proves there is plenty of life and fun left in the 125-year-old detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Ed Williamson TheShiznit.co.uk 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. Rated: 4/5 Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Maysa Hattab PopMatters A Scandal in Belgravia doesn't disappoint: a breathless and brilliant start to the new series. Rated: 9/10 Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Amir S A good continuation of the series - but the middle was weak, the end and beginning were really good. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Conrad C 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Sarah M Continues exactly where th first left off. Great series keeps up the energy of the first Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Didn't really enjoy this season as much as the first one, maybe due to familiarity and repetition. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review Ally Moore J such an excellent series...it never seizes to keep your amusement...i don't know why I didn't hop onto this wagon before...can't express how much fun this show can be...the twists hit hard the way you wouldn't see it from a mile away...love the characters in the show...this is the one of the best shows out there...i had a great time with it...this season was an absolute delight in crime-solving Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review G I It's absolutely the best season of them all, though i absolutely love them all, the music, actor's work, the script is genially done… and i can't stop watching and rewatching the Scandal in Belgravia…❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/23 Full Review 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
Screenwriter
Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Adventure, Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 1, 2012