Young Sherlock Series Review: Thrilling Caper The latest BBC series, "Enola Holmes," has been making waves with its fresh take on the classic detective story. But what about another iconic character? The one who started it all - Sherlock Holmes? Enter "Young Sherlock," a new series that puts a youthful spin on the beloved character. The show is set in the early 19th century, where we find a 10-year-old Sherlock (played by newcomer Henry Lloyd-Hughes) struggling to navigate his unique abilities. The son of Dr. John Watson and Mary Morstan, this young Sherlock is a curious and inventive lad who often finds himself entangled in mysteries. Throughout the series, we see Young Sherlock's detective skills begin to develop as he works alongside his parents on various cases. His keen observational powers and analytical mind are evident even at such a tender age. The show cleverly balances its tone between humor and drama, making it an enjoyable watch for both children and adults. One of the standout aspects of "Young Sherlock" is its portrayal of female characters. Mary Morstan, played by Tilly Steele, is a strong and intelligent presence in her son's life. Her own detective skills are put to the test as she helps Young Sherlock crack the cases that come their way. This show does an excellent job of showcasing women in positions of power and respect. The supporting cast is equally impressive, with notable performances from actors like Leo Gregory (playing a young Mycroft Holmes) and Joseph Quinn (portraying Inspector Lestrade). The show's attention to period detail is commendable, immersing viewers in the world of 19th-century London. While "Young Sherlock" may not be as well-known as its BB...#BBC #London #Sherlock_Holmes #Henry_LloydHughes #Enola_Holmes #Dr_John_Watson #Mary_Morstan #Mycroft_Holmes #Inspector_Lestrade
Young Sherlock review – the detective in Guy Ritchie’s geezerish caper has the charisma of a naff waiter Guy Ritchie's take on the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes is out now on Prime Video, and it's a right old mess. The problem isn't that his Young Sherlock series doesn't try to do something new with the character – it's just that what he does try looks like a lazy, unoriginal rehash of his previous work. The show's protagonist, played by Henry Lloyd-Hughes, is meant to be the young Holmes before he became the great detective. But instead of bringing any real depth or nuance to the role, Lloyd-Hughes just seems to be going through the motions. He has all the charisma of a naff waiter trying to upsell you on a mediocre bottle of wine. Ritchie's direction is similarly uninspired. The show's tone is all over the place – one minute it's trying to be a gritty, hard-boiled detective drama, and the next it's veering off into cartoonish action-comedy territory. It's like Ritchie took every bad habit he developed in his earlier work (think Lock, Stock or Snatch) and amplified them to 11. The supporting cast fares no better. The usually reliable Iqbal Khan is wasted as a generic "wisecracking sidekick", while the normally excellent Jonathan Aris is stuck playing yet another forgettable villain. Even the usually reliable production design looks like it was cobbled together from bits and bobs left over from other, better shows. The only real surprise here is how quickly the show's momentum dies. What starts off as a moderately intriguing mystery slowly devolves into a series of tedious, predictable plot twists. You can practically feel Ritchie's attention span waning as the episodes go on – it's like he got bored wit...#Guy_Ritchie #Henry_LloydHughes #Iqbal_Khan #Jonathan_Aris #Sherlock_Holmes #BBC_Elementary #CBS_Series #Jonny_Lee_Miller
