In 1886, a British doctor named Conan Doyle published a detective novel "A Study in Scarlet" on a magazine in his spare time. Later, he wrote 56 short stories and 4 novellas. The story of Sherlock Holmes, has been translated into 57 languages and has become popular all over the world. Till today, Sherlock's story has been adapted into more than 200 films, and more than 70 actors have played this role. To form a comprehensive understanding, this post lists all Sherlock Holmes movies and TV series released in 2000s and 2010s to show you the charm of this character.
Part 1. Introduction of Sherlock Holmes
There is no doubt that Sherlock Holmes has become a synonym for a detective, and in real life, many people regard Holmes as a icon for a smart man. Holmes has become a symbol of wisdom.
The Character of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a great private detective in the 19th century. He shares 221B apartment in Baker Street living with Dr. Watson. He usually stays in the apartment waiting for the police's consultation. He would also pay attention to the news cases in the newspaper. Sometimes people come to entrust him to investigate.
He is tall, sharp minded and strong willed. He can pay attention to details that others cannot. With this talent, Sherlock can easily make a painstaking investigation. Sherlock Holmes would always wear a deerstalker cap, a plaid windbreaker, and held a pipe. He is a very familiar and arguably world-famous figure in the history of detective fiction created by Conan Doyle.
Conan Doyle
Conan Doyle's representative work "The complete Sherlock Holmes" can be said to be an immortal classic that has opened up the golden age of detective novel history, which is popular all over the world and is the most respected detective novel in history. Conan Doyle's contribution to detective novels is enormous. His story structure, reasoning techniques and ingenious ideas all set a model for calligraphy or painting. He is a well-deserved literary master, who has pushed detective stories to a new era.
It's no exaggeration to say that many of Doyle's short stories, with a little modification, are very good movie blueprints. Far before the popularization of film art, it is very rare that Doyle could have such artistic thinking. Sherlock Holmes is the most frequently filmed novel in the world. In the next part, I'll list all the Sherlock Holmes movies and TV series released from 2000 till now, according to the time sequence of their release. You can choose the one you are interested in for watching later.
Part 2. All the Released Sherlock Holmes Movies and TV Series from 2000 Till Now
1. Mr. Holmes (2015)
Movie released date: 8 February 2015
Runtime: 104 minutes
Country: United Kingdom/United States
Language: English
Cast: Ian McKellen/Laura Linney/Hiroyuki Sanada/Milo Parker
Brief introduction: Sherlock Holmes becomes a beekeeper after retiring. The only people around him are the housekeeper Mrs.Munro and her amateur detective son Roger. Previous cases still stuck in his throat, Sherlock Holmes is determined to solve a mystery happened 50 years ago without Watson's help, which will be the last adventure in his life.
2. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
Movie released date: December 16, 2011
Runtime: 129 minutes
Country: United Kingdom/United States
Language: English
Cast: Robert Downey Jr./Jude Law/Noomi Rapace/Jared Harris/Stephen Fry/Rachel McAdams
Brief introduction: Holmes and Watson leave England for investigation. They cross Europe, pass France and Germany, and finally arrive in Switzerland. But Moriarty, who manipulates all this behind the scenes, is ahead of them. If his plot can be achieved, it will bring about tremendous changes.
3. Holmes & Watson. Madrid Days (2012)
Movie released date: 7 September 2012
Runtime: 129 minutes
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish
Cast: Gary Piquer /José Luis García Pérez /Belén López
Brief introduction: The film is about Sherlock Holmes's investigation in Madrid in 1890. The murderer sets his role basing on Jack the Ripper, the most famous murderer in British history.
4. Sherlock (TV series 2010– )
TV series released date: 5 July 2010 –15 January 2017
Runtime: 85–90 minutes/one episode
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch/Martin Freeman/Rupert Graves/Una Stubbs/Mark/Gatiss/Louise Brealey/Andrew Scott/Amanda Abbington
Brief introduction: From the 19th century to the 21st century, the time background of the original work is shifted. It is about a series of dangerous and unusual adventures experienced by Sherlock Holmes and his friend John H. Watson in the bustling London metropolis.
5. Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Movie released date: December 25, 2009
Runtime: 129 minutes
Country: United Kingdom/United States
Language: English
Cast: Robert Downey Jr./Jude Law/Rachel McAdams/Mark Strong/Eddie Marsan
Brief introduction: Before being sent to the gallows, Lord Henry Blackwood, the serial murderer, announce that the murder would be continued on happening in the next, and he would come back after his death to rekindle the fire of sin. Sherlock Holmes and Watson join forces to investigate to fought a battle of wits and courage with Blackwood.
6. Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking (2004)
Movie released date: 26 December 2004
Runtime: 99minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Cast: Rupert Everett/Ian Hart/Jonathan Hyde/Eleanor David/Helen McCrory/Neil/Dudgeon
Brief introduction: Three girls were killed by suffocation in a row. Strange silk stockings were stuffed in the mouth of the corpse. The same delicate bow was tied on the neck with silk stockings. Obviously, this was done by the same murderer. It happened that Watson's wedding was coming. He told his friend Holmes about the strange case.
7. Sherlock: Case of Evil (2002)
Movie released date: October 25, 2002
Runtime: 100 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Cast: James D'Arcy/Vincent D'Onofrio/Gabrielle Anwar
Brief introduction: Sherlock Holmes saw Moriarty inject drugs into his father when he was 12. When he grew up, he was determined to make an avenge towards his father. There have been a series of cases happened in London in the same way that opium has been detected in the brains of every victim. Holmes understood that it must be Moriarty. He needed to find out clues and catch Moriarty.
8. The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire (2002)
Movie released date: July 21, 2002
Runtime: 90 minutes
Country: Canada
Language: English
Cast: Matt Frewer/Kenneth Welsh
Brief introduction: Mastrow turned to Sherlock Holmes for help solve a horrific crime: a monk was found dead in a monastery with wounds that showed to be the work of a vampire. Is it really the vampire coming back for revenge? For Holmes, he was convinced that it was a human act.
Sherlock Holmes is the most popular novel and movie character in the world, and it's a classic of detective stories. He can span time and space and never fade, because his story resonates in the minds of most people: people are curious to explore the dark and the unknown, and we are also yearning to find out the truth and justice. We all hope to have superhuman wisdom, to solve problems in advance, and draw out logic in the messy and disorderly group. Watching a Sherlock Holmes movies and TV series can feel the thrill and excitement of being a detective. Now just find one Sherlock Holmes series you like for enjoying!
