Sherlock (2010)
A brilliant, abrasive detective and his partner solve complex crimes in a witty, gritty modern London.
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
How intense is Sherlock?
Sherlock is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-14.
What Sherlock feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulcerebralgrittytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Sherlock
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Sherlock for you?
Is Sherlock scary?
Only a little. Sherlock has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Sherlock gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Sherlock sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Sherlock OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Sherlock?
Episodes run about 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Sherlock?
Sherlock is streaming on Hulu and AMC+.
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