Sherlock Holmescontinues to be one of the most frequently adapted characters in all of literature. Created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle, the fictional detective has been adapted to the screen countless times over the years. Some of the most recent iterations include Guy Ritchie’s2009 filmSherlock Holmesand its 2011 sequel, subtitled AGame of Shadows, starring Robert Downey Jr. in the titular role. On television, one of the most popular adaptations is the BBC seriesSherlock,which released 13 episodes from 2010 to 2017 starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a modern version of the character.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence ofSherlock Holmesadaptations, including those centered around other characters from the canon. Netflix’sEnola Holmesmovies star Millie Bobby Brown as the titular teenage sister of Sherlock Holmes who solves mysteries. On television, the CBS seriesWatsonis a medical drama with detective elements centered around Sherlock’s sidekick, with Morris Chestnut playing the character. Now,The CW has a newSherlock Holmesshowthat has made it to the small screen.
Sherlock & Daughter Debuts With A Rotten Tomatoes Score
How Does It Compare To Other Adaptations?
Sherlock & Daughterhas debuted with a Rotten Tomatoes score. Created by Brendan Foley, with James Duff acting as showrunner, the CW series stars David Thewlis as Sherlock Holmes, who teams up with Amelia Rojas (Blu Hunt), a young Native-American woman who believes the detective is her father, as they seek justice for her mother’s murder and unravel a conspiracy involving Professor Moriarty (Dougray Scott).Sherlock & Daughter’s castalso includes Antonio Aakeel, Orén Kinlan, Gia Hunter, Ivana Miličević, Paul Reid, and Ardal O’Hanlon.
Now, on the day the show premieres on The CW and Discovery+,Sherlock & Daughterhas debuted with an 83% scoreonRotten Tomatoes. The show only has 6 reviews at the time of writing, so the score could fluctuate as more are published. It doesn’t have an audience score yet, though it should soon as the show premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT. See how the show’s Rotten Tomatoes score compares to other adaptations:
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What Sherlock & Daughter’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Show
What Are The Reviews Saying?
Sherlock & Daughter’s Rotten Tomatoes score means thatitsreviews are mostly positive, albeit only six at the time of writing. For instance, inScreenRant’sSherlock & Daughterreview, Ben Gibbons writes, “I was very charmed by The CW’s surprisingly refreshing new take on Sherlock Holmes starring David Thewlis… Sherlock & Daughter takes a well-known, well-regarded story, and imagines a new detail that surprisingly shifts the dynamics of the great detective.”
Overall, critics are saying that while the mystery itself isn’t groundbreaking, the show is elevated by strong performances, especially Thewlis as Holmes, and its fresh twist on the classic story. However, there is one negative review criticizing the show’s structure, saying it would be stronger with a case-of-the-week format. WithSherlock & Daughterhaving premiered, audiences can watch the first episode and form their own opinions.
