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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

1980 – 1988Show5 seasons11 episodes

Action & AdventureMystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score

A gripping, nostalgic mystery series about mystery and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is a series of five films produced by Lenfilm for the Soviet Central Television, split into eleven episodes, starring Vasily Livanov as Sherlock Holmes and Vitaly Solomin as Dr. Watson. They were directed by Igor Maslennikov and filmed in Russia (the then Soviet Union) between 1979 and 1986, and the series was one of the most successful in the history of Russian television.

Feels like

  • Classic Detective
  • Victorian Mystery
  • Brilliant Deductions
  • Character Chemistry
  • Atmospheric Period Piece
  • Intellectual Intrigue
  • Wholesome & Engaging
  • Iconic Portrayal
  • Rewatchable Classic

Cast

24 of 87 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Igor Maslennikov, Viktor Sergeev, Arkadiy Tigay
Written by
Yuli Dunsky, Arthur Conan Doyle, Igor Maslennikov
Produced by
G. Mautkin
Music by
Vladimir Dashkevich

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 22, 1980 · March 13, 1988 · Ended

First aired
March 22, 1980
Last aired
March 13, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 11 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?"

Questions about The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78.

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?

14 h

About 14 hours: 11 episodes in 5 seasons of about 77 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1988.

Will I feel good after watching The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.