🔴New Sherlock Adaptation Confirmed At The CW (But There's A Twist)🔴
0New Sherlock Adaptation Confirmed At The CW (But There's A Twist)
The world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is set to return to people’s screens with the CW confirming a new show, Sherlock & Daughter. Based on the character created by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes currently holds the Guinness World Record for the human literary character with the highest number of onscreen adaptations. Earlier this year, CBS announced their own plans for a Sherlock Holmes-themed spinoff series dubbed Watson, which would focus instead on the exploits of his friend and companion Dr. John Watson after the detective’s death.
Screen Rant was in attendance at this year’s TCA Winter Press Tour, where The CW unveiled their own plans to delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes with a decidedly unique spin on the character. Set to feature Harry Potter star David Thewlis as Holmes, Sherlock & Daughter will also introduce a new character in the form of a young American woman named Amelia (Blu Hunt) who comes to believe Sherlock may be her father, after her mother’s murder. Check out the show’s official synopsis below:
Yet this latest move, which potentially sees Sherlock come to learn of a daughter he never knew existed, could prove to be one of the most significant departures audiences have witnessed yet. Renowned for his cold demeanor and impeccable logic, the original Sherlock Holmes was perhaps the least likely character to embark on a romantic relationship, let alone sire a child. Even the character of Irene Adler, whom countless adaptations would depict as Sherlock’s sole love interest, only ever appeared in one of Conan Doyle’s stories and never actually embarked on a romantic relationship with the detective.
Of course, given the show’s synopsis, it is possible that Amelia may not end up being Sherlock’s child at all, but to even consider it a likelihood marks a notable departure from the character’s true origins. Nonetheless, Sherlock & Daughter could potentially be looking to establish their unique take on the character and present a Sherlock vastly different to those viewers have met previously. Whether they will succeed in their endeavors remains to be seen, but if done right, the idea of Sherlock’s daughter could potentially offer an exciting and unique take on a much-beloved character.