The Sherlock Holmes character has been interpreted in so many different ways over the years that it’s easy to think that there’s nothing left in this story to explore. Yet, the next series we see about the famous detective is going to be interesting because there’s no Holmes in it at all.
The Sherlock Holmes Franchise Keeps Churning Out Hits
What originally started as a set of novels and short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 19th century has been transformed into one of the biggest and most-loved entertainment franchises in the industry. This opinion piece from MovieWeb.com calls Jeremy Brett the definitive Sherlock Holmes, followed by Benedict Cumberbatch and then Peter Cushing. With numerous films and TV series, everyone has their own favourite version of the pipe-smoking genius.
The detective has also been seen in many video games over the years, with 2021’s Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One by Frogwares cleverly taking us back in time to see Holmes as a young man taking his first steps as a detective. The same developer also has a new game called Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened in the pipeline. Developed in Ukraine as a reworking of a 2006 original, it mixes the detective with the Cthulhu Mythos to create what they call a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure.
Sherlock Holmes has also inspired several slots, such as Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Blackwood. As explained by Fintan Costello of bonus.net.nz, iGaming sites like SkyCity and Jackpot City offer bonuses to encourage new players to sign up. However, having a range of varied slots that attract players with interesting characters like Sherlock Holmes is also crucial.
The Latest News on Watson
The new CBS drama named Watson is going to follow the story of Doctor John Watson, since in this timeline Sherlock Holmes was killed a year earlier. His death was caused by the evil mastermind Professor James Moriarty, and this villain will also play a prominent role in the new series.
According to the latest news from CBS, they’ve started developing the series, but there’s been no order received for a pilot episode yet. To be written by Craig Sweeny, it’s expected to focus mainly on medical investigations. This follows on naturally from Watson’s decision to go back to his original career in a clinic that treats rare disorders following the death of his crime-solving partner.
It could be up against a fifth season of Sherlock, as creator Steven Moffat confirmed to the BBC he’d be happy to return to the BBC One series if Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are willing to play the parts of Holmes and Watson. It isn’t yet known if there’s any chance of this happening, as both actors have enjoyed major movie and TV success since then.
The fact that Sherlock Holmes and his assistant have been portrayed in so many ways underlines the strength of the original stories. If this new Watson series goes ahead, it will give viewers a different way of viewing the franchise and could become another huge success.