Prime Video has given the green light to Young Sherlock season 2

Guy Ritchie will return to direct and executive produce

What do we know about Young Sherlock season 2

It’s too early for plot details, but we do have a reminder of series one in the press release:

When a charismatic, youthfully defiant Sherlock Holmes meets none other than James Moriarty, he finds himself dragged into a murder investigation that threatens his liberty. Sherlock’s first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, leading to an explosive showdown that alters the course of his life forever. Unfolding in a vibrant Victorian England and adventuring abroad, the series exposes the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays Sherlock with Dónal Finn (The Wheel of Time), Zine Tseng (3 Body Problem), Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale), Natascha McElhone (Halo), Max Irons (Condor) and Colin Firth (The King’s Speech). As an aside, Finn is also excellent in The Other Bennet Sister.

In the absence of actual details on the new season, we do have data on season 1:

Through its first 28 days of release, Young Sherlock reached 45 million viewers and ranks among the top 10 Prime Original Seasons all-time. The series hit number 1 in over 95 countries worldwide, with 63% of its audience coming from international markets and an outsize performance in the UK, India, and Germany. The Season One trailer reached 223 million views in its first seven days, breaking a record as the most-watched series trailer ever in that time frame for Prime Video.

We suspect the show has longevity far beyond season 2. We’ll let you know!