Sherlock Holmes adaptation Elementary has landed a new UK streaming show. The US series, which is a modern take on the iconic detective, originally ran between 2012 and 2019. UK-based fans wanting to catch the show can now do so via U, with all seven seasons available to stream on the site.
Originally airing on CBS in the US, Elementary sees Jonny Lee Miller play Sherlock, a former London-based detective who relocates to New York City after a stint in rehab. There, he’s forced to live with sober companion Dr Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) before they investigate crimes.
The series, described as a “modern-day Sherlock Holmes” by U, has largely received praise from fans. One on IMDb also called it a “modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes” which “brings a refreshing twist to the classic detective tale”.
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“Elementary is a must-watch for both fans of Sherlock Holmes and those new to the detective genre,” they added. “Its clever writing, strong performances, and unique character dynamics make it a standout series.”
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Another suggested that “you’ll be hooked once you start”, adding that the series is “such a great show that it’s actually underrated as far as cop shows go”.
“Like many people, I love BBC’s Sherlock and overlooked Elementary for many reasons,” a third viewer added. “I recently decided to give it a chance and was pleasantly surprised to say the least.”
The series also drew acclaim from critics, sitting at a near-perfect score of 96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes across its run.
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“A worrisome idea became a wonderful idea after CBS sent out the pilot of Elementary,” The Hollywood Reporter wrote in its original review, with Miller praised as “a superb Sherlock”.
“Purists will miss the trappings of 221B Baker Street,” wrote Denver Post in 2012. “But Elementary […] is appealing on several counts.”
Elementary is available to stream on U.
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