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The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

1991 – 1993Show3 seasons9 episodes

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

Where to watch

Episodes

3 seasons · 9 episodes · best: S1E2 "The Problem of Thor Bridge" 8.0

Episodes

7.7
7.4
6.6

Story

The third series featuring Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and Edward Hardwicke as Dr Watson follows the mysteries of the disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, Thor Bridge, Shoscombe Old Place, the Boscombe Valley, an illustrious client, and a creeping man.

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

February 21, 1991 · February 10, 1993 · Ended

First aired
February 21, 1991
Last aired
February 10, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 9 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe, Chekhov's Gun, Artistic License – Biology +9

  • Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Newspaper-Thin Disguise
  • Held Gaze
  • Scary Shiny Glasses
  • Signature Laugh
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • The Reveal
  • Revealing Injury
  • Let Us Never Speak of This Again

12 of 193 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes?"

Questions about The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.7).

Which season of The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is The Problem of Thor Bridge (season 1, episode 2) at 8.0, and the lowest is The Eligible Bachelor (season 3, episode 2) at 6.5.

What tropes does The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes use?

Distinguished Gentleman's PipeChekhov's GunArtistic License – BiologyMs. FanserviceNewspaper-Thin DisguiseHeld GazeScary Shiny GlassesSignature LaughBilingual BonusThe RevealRevealing InjuryLet Us Never Speak of This Againand 181 more

TV Tropes lists 193 tropes for it, including Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe, Chekhov's Gun, and Artistic License – Biology.