The Game is Afoot! Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for Young Sherlock Series

Prime Video has unveiled the first-look images for Young Sherlock, giving fans an exciting preview of the newest reimagining of the world’s most iconic detective. Starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as a bold and unpolished young Sherlock Holmes, the series dives into his earliest adventures through the energetic lens of director and executive producer Guy Ritchie. Young Sherlock will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories next year.

Set in 1870s Oxford and beyond, the series follows a rebellious, disgraced young Sherlock as he becomes entangled in a murder case that sets him on a life-changing path. His first investigation uncovers a dangerous global conspiracy and showcases the raw instincts, sharp wit, and chaotic brilliance of a teen who is still far from the refined detective of Baker Street. The series features a powerhouse cast including Dónal Finn, Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, and Colin Firth, with Guy Ritchie leading the creative direction.

Today, Prime Video released first-look images for Young Sherlock, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After Series) as Sherlock Holmes. The thrilling series, brought to life by visionary director and executive producer Guy Ritchie, charts the origin story of Sherlock Holmes in an irreverent, action-laden mystery that follows the iconic detective’s early adventures. Young Sherlock will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide next year. 

With all the wit and charm of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes feature films, Young Sherlock follows the origin story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved detective in an explosive re-imagining of this iconic character’s early days. Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man – raw and unfiltered – when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever. Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident. 

Previously announced cast members of Young Sherlock include 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). Guy Ritchie directs and executive produces. The series is written and executive produced by showrunner Matthew Parkhill with executive producers Dhana Gilbert, Marc Resteghini, Simon Maxwell, Ivan Atkinson, Simon Kelton, Colin Wilson, and co-executive producers Harriet Creelman and Steve Thompson. Motive Pictures led physical production for Young Sherlock.