Sherlock is currently streaming in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Hulu and Philo, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. Every one of its 4 seasons holds up. Its 9/10 TMDB score, built from 6,518 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch Benedict Cumberbatch work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Start it on Stan whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Sherlock earns its spot. At its heart, Sherlock understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It ran for 4 seasons (2010–2017), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The plot mechanics of Sherlock never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Sherlock proves them wrong. The tonal similarities to Strike are real, though Sherlock carves out its own identity quickly. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Benedict Cumberbatch's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Sherlock wrapped up in 2017, created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.