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According to FlixPatrol, which measures the popularity of titles on various streaming services, Young Sherlock is currently the top TV show in the world on Prime Video. Based on the outlet’s metrics, it has a sizable lead over the likes of 56 Days, Cross, and Fallout. The full eight-episode season of Young Sherlock released on March 4th, so the series has wasted no time in making an impression on subscribers.
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Young Sherlock is set in its own continuity, so it isn’t connected to Ritchie’s aforementioned films, but the series is another fine example of the auteur excelling at telling stories about the famed detective. Earning positive reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), Young Sherlock has been praised as a fresh and exciting take on the well-established mythos, exploring what Holmes was like when he was a troublemaking university student getting caught up in conspiracies with his new friend, James Moriarty. Young Sherlock boasts many of the traditional Guy Ritchie staples — sharply written dialogue, kinetic action, a wicked sense of humor — to stand out from the crowd, offering viewers a different kind of Sherlock experience while still honoring what’s come before.
Ritchie once again demonstrates his keen eye for casting on Young Sherlock. Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn steal the show as Sherlock and Moriarty, respectively, showcasing a different side of the characters’ dynamic. Both prove to be perfect fits for Ritchie’s sensibilities, making Young Sherlock a wildly entertaining ride for audiences. The show’s main cast is rounded out by the likes of Colin Firth, Joseph Fiennes, Max Irons, and Zine Tseng, with everyone doing a great job in their roles (much like Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes movies).
