TVTV NewsNetflixNetflix fans hooked by Enola Holmes 3 need to watch this BBC thriller08:10, 04 Jul 2026Updated 08:12, 04 Jul 2026Fans can't believe it took them so long to watch this BBC crime drama.‌The four-season series first arrived on screens in 2010 and swiftly cultivated a devoted following. It chronicles a brilliant detective who joins forces with a war veteran to crack seemingly impossible cases.‌We are, naturally, referring to BBC One thriller Sherlock, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as the crime-busting pair. It's adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary Sherlock Holmes detective stories, with each episode centring on a fresh mystery.‌An official synopsis reveals: "In modern-day London, brilliant but eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes teams with war veteran Dr. John Watson to crack baffling crimes, outwit formidable foes, and aid Scotland Yard with razor-sharp deduction," reports the Liverpool Echo.Given its outstanding cast, it's hardly surprising the BBC drama proved such a massive success. One enthusiast posted a glowing Rotten Tomatoes review, declaring: "How on earth did I miss this show?"‌"The writing is off the charts good. Cumberbatch and Freeman are phenomenal as Holmes and Watson. An absolute gem! !".Another viewer added: "All five seasons. Watch them all. Brilliant interpretation of Sherlock. Supremely arrogant Sherlock but with a warmth that then surprises, compelling watching. All the characters are perfectly cast. Just love it. My kids loved it too. Must watch. Have watched it twice, all of it."A third viewer gushed: "Brilliant, Genius, Suspenseful! Those are the 3 words that best describe this masterpiece. I was hooked by the first episode; Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of the infamous detective Sherlock Holmes was phenomenal. As well as Martin Freeman playing the handy, funny, and dependable John Watson."‌The acclaimed drama also proved a massive hit with critics, scooping nine Primetime Emmy Awards alongside a host of BAFTA TV Awards.Rotten Tomatoes critics awarded the first series an impressive 93% score, while audiences proved even more generous, giving it a whopping 97%.Article continues belowBy contrast, Netflix's currently trending Enola Holmes 3 has achieved a 70% rating. The latest adventure drama centres on Sherlock's younger sister Enola, played by Millie Bobby Brown, who possesses a similarly sharp talent for cracking cases.Sherlock is streaming now on BBC iPlayerChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan DoyleBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanBBC1NetflixiPlayer