Young Sherlock Season 2: Unraveling the Origins of a Legend

Production Details

Title: Young Sherlock

Format: Series (Season 2)

Production Company: Motive Pictures

Production Status: Active Development

Filming Location: Cardiff, Wales

Showrunner: Matthew Parkhill

Writer: Peter Harness, Kt Roberts, Steve Thompson

Producers: Simon Maxwell, Ivan Atkinson, Simon Kelton, Sam Lavender, Marc Resteghini, Dhana Gilbert, Colin Wilson, Donna

Synopsis

What can you say about Sherlock Holmes? But our Sherlock is not that Sherlock, not yet. He is not yet The Great Detective. This is an origin story, of how Sherlock Holmes becomes Sherlock Holmes. Our Sherlock is 19 years old. He is young, raw, unformed, unfiltered, from a hugely dysfunctional family, a broken young man trying to find his place in this world, trying to make sense of the chaos, trying to find control again after his family was ripped apart by the death of his young sister and his mother, driven mad with grief, was committed to an asylum. Sherlock’s father Silas (Fiennes) is a scientist, explorer and self-made businessman, while his mum Cordelia (McElhone) is described as a devoted mother, artist and matriarch of the Holmes clan.

About Young Sherlock

Young Sherlock explores the formative years of the famous detective, showcasing his evolution from an inexperienced youth to a figure of great intellect. At 19, he struggles to find stability amid family turmoil following personal tragedies. The loss of his sister profoundly affects his family dynamics, particularly impacting his mother, who faces her own challenges. As we follow this origin story, we witness the influences shaping Sherlock’s character and his quest for identity. His father’s role as a scientist and businessman is juxtaposed against the backdrop of a family in disarray, providing insight into the complex nature of Sherlock’s development.