We may still be waiting for another Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes film, but thankfully, fans of his take on the character just got some good news.
That’s because his Holmes prequel series, Young Sherlock, which was released earlier this year on Prime Video, has now been renewed for a second season.
Ritchie will be returning to direct the first episode of the second season, while it also seems certain that stars including Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn will be back, even if this hasn’t yet been fully confirmed.
Upon the announcement of the show’s renewal, Peter Friedlander, Head of Global Television, Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement: “Young Sherlock has that rare magic – millions of fans around the world aren’t just watching a detective story, they’re falling in love with the origin of an icon.
“Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill have cracked the code on making Sherlock’s early years feel fresh, dangerous, and utterly addictive, and have introduced a compelling take on James Moriarty that sets the stage for what’s to come. We can’t wait to see where they take him next in Season Two.”
The first season of Young Sherlock saw Fiennes Tiffin’s young version of the character meeting Finn’s James Moriarty, and being dragged into a murder investigation. This led the duo, at this point firm friends, to uncover a globe-spanning conspiracy.
Season 1 also starred Zine Tseng (3 Body Problem), Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale), Natascha McElhone (Halo), Max Irons (Condor) and Colin Firth (The King’s Speech).
The series, which was created by Matthew Parkhill, reached 45 million viewers through its first 28 days of release according to Prime Video, and ranks among the streamer’s top 10 original seasons of all-time.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
