Elementary, my dear viewer: the ultimate detective origin story you didn't know you needed.
The evolution of Holmes on screen, from silent movies to new TV versions, with contributions from Sherlock's past and present.
Acting
Christopher Lee's aristocratic smolder versus Cumberbatch's cheekbone physics.
Production
Rare archival footage from silent Holmes films that time nearly forgot.
Director
Matthew Thomas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Christopher Lee filmed his interview segments separately due to scheduling conflicts, meaning he and Cumberbatch never actually shared a room despite appearing together.
The 2014 release deliberately capitalized on the 'Sherlock' fandom explosion, with Mark Gatiss essentially serving as the bridge between academic Holmes scholarship and Tumblr-era obsession.
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