What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSherlock & Co.
Podcast
If you loved Sherlock & Co., start with Sherlock & Daughter (Brendan Foley, 2025) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 4 series, each matched to Sherlock & Co. across media.
What hooked you in Sherlock & Co. is the magnetic, evolving bond between an eccentric genius and his grounded, human companion.
Books on the same thread
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Collins Classics)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with Sherlock & Co.: Mystery.
Returning to these original stories will deepen your appreciation for the foundational friendship that serves as the heart of the modern dynamic found in Sherlock & Co.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle · Book · 2008
Shares a thread with Sherlock & Co.: Mystery.
Experience the classic deductive brilliance that inspired Sherlock & Co. while witnessing the enduring partnership between Holmes and Watson that defines the very essence of the detective genre.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle · Book · 2001
Shares a thread with Sherlock & Co.: Mystery.
This atmospheric mystery captures the same investigative intensity you enjoyed in Sherlock & Co. by highlighting the essential reliance Holmes places on his closest friend during dangerous tasks.
Murder Must Advertise
Dorothy L. Sayers · Book · 2022
Explores: Social Satire, Class Conflict, Corporate Espionage.
If you appreciate the sharp, character-driven intellectualism of Sherlock & Co., you will find this witty, complex investigation into social structures and crime an equally engaging literary puzzle.
Films on the same thread
Sherlock Holmes
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2009
Shares a thread with Sherlock & Co.: bromance.
The chemistry between the leads in this film mirrors the banter and mutual reliance of the duo in Sherlock & Co., bringing their iconic detective partnership to life.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2011
Shares a thread with Sherlock & Co.: bromance.
Much like the high-stakes investigations in Sherlock & Co., this film emphasizes the intellectual battle between genius rivals while keeping the central bromance at the core of the story.
Mr. Holmes
Bill Condon · Film · 2015
Explores: aging detective, unreliable memory, unsolved mysteries.
This poignant look at an aging detective explores the same themes of companionship and memory that ground the character-focused, intimate storytelling style of your favorite podcast, Sherlock & Co.
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Douglas Mackinnon · Film · 2016
Explores: Deductive Reasoning, Drug Use, Female Empowerment.
You will enjoy this special for the way it places the familiar, banter-filled relationship of Sherlock & Co. into an atmospheric, high-stakes Victorian setting that tests their bond.
Series on the same thread
Sherlock Holmes
John Hawkesworth · Series · 1984
Explores: Deductive Reasoning, Intellectual Superiority, Solving Puzzles.
This series provides the quintessential look at the intellectual superiority and steadfast friendship that you currently admire in the modern updates provided by Sherlock & Co.
Sherlock & Daughter
Brendan Foley · Series · 2025
Explores: estranged parent-child relationship, conspiracy, legacy.
This show expands on the family dynamics and personal stakes that occasionally color the investigations in Sherlock & Co., adding layers of emotional complexity to the detective procedural.
Young Sherlock
Matthew Parkhill · Series · 2026
Explores: Protagonist with a dark past, Conspiracy thriller, Intellectual underdog.
Witness the formative years of a brilliant mind, capturing the same raw, unfiltered exploration of identity that makes the protagonist of Sherlock & Co. so compelling to listeners.
Elementary
Robert Doherty · Series · 2012
Explores: Unlikely Partnerships, Redemption, Sober Companion.
This modern procedural mirrors the mentorship and unlikely partnership central to Sherlock & Co., showing how two disparate individuals can form a powerful team to solve impossible crimes.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Sherlock & Co. a fictional drama or a real crime investigation?
Sherlock & Co. is a scripted podcast that documents the adventures of Sherlock Holmes through the perspective of Dr. John Watson. While presented as a true crime podcast, it is a fictional narrative series produced by Goalhanger.
What is the premise of Sherlock & Co.?
Sherlock & Co. follows Dr. John Watson, a former British Army Northumberland Fusilier Regiment member, as he starts a true crime podcast in Central London. The series serves as a record of his experiences meeting the brilliant and bizarre Sherlock Holmes.
Who is the narrator of Sherlock & Co.?
The narrator of Sherlock & Co. is Dr. John Watson. He uses the podcast format to document his life and his ongoing association with Sherlock Holmes, whom he describes as the most brilliant and bizarre person he has ever known.
Who produces the Sherlock & Co. podcast?
Sherlock & Co. is property of Goalhanger. The series is presented as a podcast hosted by Dr. John Watson, detailing his time in Central London and his documentation of the various adventures involving Sherlock Holmes.