Sherlock & Daughter

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Sherlock & Daughter
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Promotional poster
Genre
Created by Brendan Foley
Based onCharacters
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Showrunner James Duff
Directed byBryn Higgins
Starring
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • James Duff
  • Brendan Foley
  • Karine Martin
  • Chris Philip
  • Peter Gerwe
  • Dominic Barlow
  • Ivan Dunleavy
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
  • Starlings Television Distribution
  • Albion Television
  • StoryFirst
  • Escapade Media
Original release
Network The CW (US)
Discovery+ (UK & Ireland)

Sherlock & Daughter is an upcoming mystery television series created by Brendan Foley. Is based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Contents

The series is set to premiere on The CW and Discovery+ on April 16, 2025.

Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes becomes embroiled in a malevolent conspiracy involving his archenemy Professor Moriarty, and ends up joining 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 prove that the great detective is her long-lost father.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Aidan McArdle has been cast in an undisclosed role. [2]

Episodes

No. in
season
TitleDirected by [1] Written byOriginal release date
1"The Challenge"Bryn Higgins Brendan Foley April 16, 2025 (2025-04-16)
2"The Common Thread"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyTBA
3"Partners in Crime"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyTBA
4"For Kith & Kin"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyTBA
5"Doubting Thomas"Bryn Higgins and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Brendan FoleyTBA
6"Sound Connections"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyTBA
7"The Great Fleece"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyTBA
8"The Last Dance"Bryn HigginsBrendan FoleyTBA

Production

The series was announced in February 2024, along with the casting of Thewlis, Hunt and Scott. [3] The series was created by Brendan Foley, who will act as executive producer alongside showrunner James Duff. Micah Wright, Shelly Goldstein, and Foley will provide 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 on June. [7]

The series will consist of eight hour-long episodes, all directed by Bryn Higgins. [1]

Release

The series is set to premiere on April 16, 2025. [8]

It will be broadcast by The CW in the US, whilst Discovery+ will air the series in the UK and Ireland. [9]

Internationally, the series will be broadcast by Yle and Amedia in Finland, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, SVT in Sweden, RÚV in Iceland, and SBS in Australia. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Federation Studios picks up distribution rights to Starlings Television Distribution's SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER". Federation Studios. 8 April 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. "Aidan McArdle to star in 'Sherlock & Daughter'!". Sue Terry Voices. Retrieved August 30, 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 . 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. 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. "CW Sets Dates for Sherlock & Daughter, Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 and Children Ruin Everything's Final Run". TVLine. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  9. Layton, Mark (February 16, 2024). "The CW & Discovery+ investigate scripted thriller Sherlock & Daughter". Television Business International. Retrieved April 11, 2024.