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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

1971·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons·NR
73
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, mystery, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An anthology series produced by Thames Television, comprised of short mystery, suspense or crime adaptations featuring, as the title suggests, detectives who were literary contemporaries of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
Classic British MysteryPeriod Detective AnthologyIntellectual Crime SolvingVictorian EraLiterary AdaptationCharacter-Driven MysteriesIntriguing PuzzlesNostalgic Whodunit

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes legally?

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes is included with a subscription to PBS, BritBox, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on KQED. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes air?

It ran from 1971 to 1973 and has ended.

What language is The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes use?

Peter BarkworthCharles GrayCorrupt Copprivate detectivePrivate InvestigatorJudy GeesonGender FlipRomaniJohn ThawAdaptational JerkassDr. John ThorndykeAdaptational Nationalityand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, including Peter Barkworth, Charles Gray, Corrupt Cop.