Sherlock & Daughter

Sherlock Holmes is pulled into a dangerous investigation that puts people close to him at risk. When Amelia Rojas, an American with a painful past, arrives looking for the father she never knew after her mother's murder, she presses Sherlock for help. Their methods clash at first — his old-school observation against her emotional drive and modern instincts — but they build a working partnership as clues point to a wider conspiracy. Episodes balance casework with the slow reveal of Amelia's family history, as the two try to unravel who benefits from the violence and whether justice can be served without losing themselves.

Released in 2025, Sherlock & Daughter was created by Brendan Foley and stars David Thewlis as Sherlock Holmes, Blu Hunt as Amelia Rojas, and Ardal O'Hanlon as Mr. Halligan. The series retools a classic detective framework for television with contemporary tensions and character focus.

Critical response has been mixed to favorable, reflected in a 6.8/10 vote average from early viewers. Reviewers highlighted the chemistry between Thewlis and Hunt, and the show leans into themes of grief, legacy, trust, and the cost of chasing truth. Pacing and tone divide opinions, with some praising the character work and others wishing for tighter plotting.

The choice to pair an established Holmes with a young, driven American partner has provoked discussion among fans and critics about modernizing canonical figures. Thewlis' portrayal and Hunt's role as a protagonist seeking family answers have become talking points online, renewing interest in adaptations that recast Holmes in relational, rather than purely cerebral, stories.

As of now the series has not been associated with major industry awards. Individual performances and the show's reinterpretation of Sherlock Holmes have earned attention, and future seasons or festival recognition could change its awards profile.