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Sherlock & Daughter
Genre
Created byBrendan Foley
Based onSherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
ShowrunnerJames Duff
Directed byBryn Higgins
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Blair Krempel
  • Mark Wood
  • Michael Emerson
  • Mike Sears
  • Charlotte Reid
  • Steven Fullagar
  • Peter Gerwe
  • Ivan Dunleavy
  • Michael Grade
  • Dominic Barlow
  • Chris Philip
  • Patricia Brown
  • Jean-François Doray
  • Karine Martin
  • Brendan Foley
  • James Duff
CinematographyCathal Watters
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
  • Walking Entropy
  • Krempelwood
  • MBM3 Films
  • Starlings Television Distribution
  • StoryFirst
Original release
Network
ReleaseApril 16, 2025 (2025-04-16) –
present

Sherlock & Daughter is an American mystery television series created by Brendan Foley, with showrunner James Duff based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The series premiered on April 16, 2025, on The CW and Discovery+.

Premise

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In 1896, Sherlock Holmes becomes embroiled in a malevolent conspiracy involving the Red Thread criminal syndicate, who have kidnapped his closest friends. He joins forces with Amelia Rojas, a young Native American woman whose mother was recently murdered. As they work together to crack the case, Amelia also sets out to learn if the great detective is her long-lost father.

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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  • Mary O'Driscoll as Mrs. Halligan, Sherlock's housekeeper
    • O'Driscoll also portrays Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Halligan's twin sister and Sherlock's landlady
  • Paul Reid as Inspector Bullivant, a senior police officer in charge of the investigation at the American ambassador's residence
  • Gia Hunter as Clara Anderson, the American ambassador's daughter, who befriends Amelia on the boat ride to England
  • Phillip P. Keene as Paul Anderson, Clara's father and the newly-appointed American ambassador to the United Kingdom
  • Ivana Miličević as Marjorie Anderson, Clara's mother and Paul's wife
  • Aisling Kearns as Cassie, the Anderson family's maid
  • Savonna Spracklin as Lucia Rojas, Amelia's deceased mother and a proficient engineer who appears during flashbacks. Born Little Dove, her ethnicity is revealed in "For Kith and Kin" as "the daughter of a rancher and an Apache, with a Spanish grandfather".
  • Orén Kinlan as Shaw McPherson, the leader of the Baker Street Irregulars, a gang of street children whom Sherlock hires to find information
  • Shashi Rami as Bertram "Bertie" Birtwistle, an insurance investigator searching for the American ambassador's missing jewels
  • Antonio Aakeel as Detective Swann, part of the Scotland Yard scientific division, who is fascinated with the newest technological innovations

Guest

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  • Hyoie O'Grady as Charles "Charlie" Holroyd, the Anderson family's coach driver
  • Andy Kellegher as Weams, a criminal affiliated with the Red Thread
  • Michael Ellen Sean as Magott, Weams's partner, who is affiliated with the Red Thread
  • Caolan Byrne as Dankworth, a prison officer at Newgate Prison loyal to Moriarty
  • Jack Meade as Lord Withersea, a nobleman working for the Red Thread
  • Seamus O'Hara as O'Leary, Withersea's Irish bodyguard
  • Ruairí Heading as Pete Pound, a technician who installs a telephone at 221B Baker Street
  • Rose O'Neill as Emma, a debutante under Lady Violet's tutulege
  • Maximilian Henhappel as Herr Bernt, an associate of Dan Moriarty
  • John Doran as Jeremy Stephens, Lord Salisbury's private secretary

Episodes

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No. in
season		Title [1]Directed by [2]Written byOriginal release date [1]
1"The Challenge"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyApril 16, 2025 (2025-04-16)
2"The Common Thread"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyApril 23, 2025 (2025-04-23)
3"Partners in Crime"Bryn HigginsTeleplay by : Shelly Goldstein & Brendan FoleyMay 7, 2025 (2025-05-07)
4"For Kith and Kin"Bryn HigginsTeleplay by : Shelly Goldstein & Brendan FoleyMay 14, 2025 (2025-05-14)
5"Doubting Thomas"Elle-Máijá TailfeathersMicah War DogMay 21, 2025 (2025-05-21)
6"Sound Connections"Bryn HigginsJames DuffMay 28, 2025 (2025-05-28)
7"The Golden Fleece"Bryn HigginsShelly GoldsteinJune 4, 2025 (2025-06-04)
8"The Last Dance"Bryn HigginsJames DuffJune 11, 2025 (2025-06-11)

Production

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The series was announced in February 2024, along with the casting of Thewlis, Hunt and Scott.[3][2] The series was created by Brendan Foley, who acts as executive producer alongside showrunner James Duff. Micah Wright, Shelly Goldstein, and Foley provided the scripts.[4]

Filming took place in Dublin in April 2024, with North Great George's Street being used for exterior shooting.[5] Filming also occurred in County Wicklow.[6] Production wrapped in June.[7]

The series consists of eight episodes, all directed by Bryn Higgins.[2]

Release

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Promotional poster

The series premiered on April 16, 2025[8] on The CW in the US and Discovery+ in the UK and Ireland.[9]

Internationally, the series is broadcast by Yle and Amedia in Finland, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, SVT in Sweden, Amediateka in Russia, RÚV in Iceland, and SBS in Australia.[2] Federation International in July 2025 helped negotiate the sale of the show to Sky Italia in Italy, Bell Media in Canada, RTS in Switzerland, Nova in Greece, Disney Entertainment in the Balkans, Tivibu in Turkey and TV3 Group in the Baltics.[10]

Reception

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Critical ratings

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The series opened to generally positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 75%.[11] MediaPost stated that "The great David Thewlis mesmerizes in the Role of Sherlock Holmes. This show is a high-quality, well-made adventure and mystery series – two words that add up to one word: Entertainment."[12] The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "Thewlis is a perfect fit" in an otherwise "modestly amusing" series with possible future potential. It singled out Dougray Scott for his "theatrical physicality" as Professor Moriarty.[13] The A.V. Club thought the show "successfully intertwined mystery with melodrama"[14] while TV Guide also praised Thewlis as "perfectly cast" alongside Blu Hunt as Sherlock's possible daughter, and highlighted supporting performances by Dougray Scott and Fiona Glascott.[15] RogerEbert.com praised Hunt's performance, but criticised the writing of the show.[16]

Ratings

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The first season of Sherlock & Daughter became the most-watched season on The CW broadcast network in the US, the second-most watched on The CW streaming app and the fourth-most watched on the Max streaming service following its release.[10]

The following are the viewership ratings for the first season's broadcast on The CW in the US.

Viewership and ratings per episode of Sherlock & Daughter
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "The Challenge" April 16, 2025 0.0 0.49[17] 0.0 0.36 0.0 0.85[17]
2 "The Common Thread" April 23, 2025 0.0 0.48[18] 0.0 0.38 0.0 0.86[18]
3 "Partners in Crime" May 7, 2025 0.1 0.44[19] 0.0 0.35 0.1 0.80[19]
4 "For Kith and Kin" May 14, 2025 0.0 0.44[20] 0.0 0.40 0.1 0.84[20]
5 "Doubting Thomas" May 21, 2025 0.0 0.46[21] 0.0 0.42 0.1 0.88[21]
6 "Sound Connections" May 28, 2025 0.0 0.53[22] 0.0 0.46 0.1 1.00[22]
7 "The Golden Fleece" June 4, 2025 0.0 0.56[23] 0.0 0.41 0.1 0.97[23]
8 "The Last Dance" June 11, 2025 0.0 0.51[24] 0.0 0.44 0.0 0.95[24]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Appears in only three episodes, but is credited amongst the main cast.
  2. ^ a b Appears in only two episodes, but is credited amongst the main cast.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Sherlock & Daughter on CW". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Federation Studios picks up distribution rights to Starlings Television Distribution's SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER". Federation Studios. 8 April 2024. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Rice, Lynette (February 15, 2024). "The CW Picks Up New Drama Sherlock & Daughter Starring David Thewlis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Hailu, Selome (February 15, 2024). "David Thewlis to Star in Sherlock & Daughter Series Ordered at CW". Variety. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Walsh, Andrew (April 17, 2024). "WATCH: Dublin street transformed into Victorian-era London set for upcoming TV show". Limerick Leader. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  6. ^ Ghosh, Suchismita (February 24, 2024). "The CW's Sherlock & Daughter Begins Filming in Dublin and Wicklow Next Month". The Cinemaholic. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "What can I say... at the beginning, it was Hard Times!! 'Sherlock and Daughter' wrapped on Thursday, and what a journey it has been". Instagram. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (March 5, 2024). "CW Sets Dates for Sherlock & Daughter, Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 and Children Ruin Everything's Final Run". TVLine. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Layton, Mark (February 16, 2024). "The CW & Discovery+ investigate scripted thriller Sherlock & Daughter". Television Business International. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Barraclough, Leo (July 3, 2025). "'Sherlock & Daughter,' Starring David Thewlis, Sells to Further Territories Following Stellar Launches in U.S. and Australia (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  11. ^ "Sherlock & Daughter". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  12. ^ Buckman, Adam (April 14, 2025). "The Game Is Afoot In Entertaining 'Sherlock & Daughter'". www.mediapost.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  13. ^ Han, Angie (Apr 15, 2025). "'Sherlock & Daughter' Review: David Thewlis Is a Perfect Fit in The CW's Modestly Amusing Spin on a Classic Franchise". Archived from the original on May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  14. ^ Jones, Jarrod (April 14, 2025). "Sherlock & Daughter amiably mixes Victorian noir with CW melodrama". AV Club. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  15. ^ Rudolph, Ileane (Apr 15, 2025). "How 'Sherlock & Daughter' Pays Homage to 'A Study in Scarlet'". TV Insider. Archived from the original on April 16, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  16. ^ Escobar, Cristina (April 16, 2025). "The CW's "Sherlock & Daughter" Appears to be Made for No One". TV Insider. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  17. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (April 17, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: ESPN Leads in Key Adult Demos with NBA Play-In Tournament". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  18. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (April 25, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: 'The Conners' on ABC Concludes Series Run on Season-High Note". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  19. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (May 9, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: 'The Masked Singer' 13th Season Finale on Fox Peaks in its Last Half-Hour". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  20. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (May 15, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: NBC and TNT Share Victory in Prime Time". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  21. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (May 22, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: TNT Bests NBC and CBS on Final Night of Traditional TV Season". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  22. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (May 30, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: ESPN and TNT Lead in Key Adult Demos with Playoff Action". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  23. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (June 5, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: TNT Tops Most Key Demos with Game One Overtime Thriller of NHL Stanley Cup Final". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  24. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (June 13, 2025). "Wednesday Ratings: NBA Finals on ABC Pick Up Slight Steam Despite Historically Low Levels". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
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