What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSherlock Gnomes
John Stevenson · Film · 2018
If you loved Sherlock Gnomes, start with Romeo and Juliet (1968) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Sherlock Gnomes across media.
If you loved the way Sherlock Gnomes blends classic detective tropes with whimsical, character-driven investigations, you will enjoy these spirited mystery-solving adventures.
Start with the source
The source
Romeo and Juliet
Film · 1968
Adaptation
Romeo + Juliet
Baz Luhrmann · Film · 1996
Adaptation
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Darrell Rooney · Film · 1998
Books on the same thread
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle · Book · 2008
Explores: Deduction, Logic, Criminal Investigation.
Since Sherlock Gnomes serves as a playful parody of the legendary sleuth, returning to the original Arthur Conan Doyle texts provides the foundational logic and deduction that inspired the film.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Collins Classics)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · Book · 2012
Explores: Deduction, Logic, Friendship.
The camaraderie central to the investigation in Sherlock Gnomes echoes the enduring partnership found in these essential classic stories, where friendship remains as vital as the deductive reasoning itself.
The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets
Nancy Springer · Book · 2009
Explores: Sibling Relationships, Female Empowerment, Hidden Identity.
Much like the garden ornament mystery in Sherlock Gnomes, this narrative features a clever protagonist who relies on hidden clues and sharp observation to solve a high-stakes missing persons case.
Nimona
ND Stevenson · Book
Explores: found family, moral ambiguity, anti-hero.
The dynamic between the unpredictable characters in this story mirrors the chaotic teamwork seen in Sherlock Gnomes, proving that even the most unlikely partners can solve complex problems together.
Series on the same thread
Sherlock Holmes
John Hawkesworth · Series · 1984
Explores: Deductive Reasoning, Intellectual Superiority, Solving Puzzles.
If the clever puzzle-solving of Sherlock Gnomes appealed to you, this television series offers a deeper dive into the intellectual superiority and classic investigative methods of the famous detective.
Sherlock & Daughter
Brendan Foley · Series · 2025
Explores: estranged parent-child relationship, conspiracy, legacy.
This series expands on the investigative tension found in Sherlock Gnomes by pairing a legendary detective with a new partner to navigate a complex, high-stakes conspiracy that risks lives.
Detective Conan
Series · 1996
Explores: Child Detective, Intellectual Protagonist, Criminal Conspiracy.
The youthful energy and intellectual rigor displayed in Sherlock Gnomes are mirrored here as a brilliant student detective uses his wits to unravel elaborate criminal conspiracies and solve mysteries.
Over the Garden Wall
Patrick McHale · Series · 2014
Explores: Brotherhood, Lost in the Woods, Nostalgia.
While Sherlock Gnomes focuses on garden ornamentation, both stories share a sense of wonder and teamwork as characters navigate strange landscapes to resolve their own mysterious, unfolding personal quests.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sherlock & Co.
Podcast
Explores: detective, crime investigation, bromance.
This podcast captures the same investigative spirit as Sherlock Gnomes, translating the classic detective and doctor dynamic into a modern format that emphasizes teamwork and solving puzzling criminal cases.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The collaborative spirit and comedic group dynamics that define the investigative team in Sherlock Gnomes are present here as this group of adventurers navigates their own lighthearted, improvised journey.
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Common questions
Is Sherlock Gnomes a sequel to a specific Romeo and Juliet adaptation?
Sherlock Gnomes is a sequel to the film Gnomeo and Juliet. While it features characters inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, it does not serve as a direct adaptation of the 1968 or 1996 films titled Romeo and Juliet and Romeo + Juliet.
What is the plot of Sherlock Gnomes?
In Sherlock Gnomes, garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet recruit the renowned detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments. The film follows their efforts to solve the case and recover the missing ornaments from their neighborhood.
Does Sherlock Gnomes feature the same voice cast as The Lion King II: Simba's Pride?
The metadata provided for Sherlock Gnomes does not list the voice cast members for the film. Therefore, it is impossible to confirm if any actors from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride provided voices for characters appearing in Sherlock Gnomes.
How does Sherlock Gnomes relate to the original Romeo and Juliet story?
Sherlock Gnomes utilizes characters named Gnomeo and Juliet who are based on the protagonists of Romeo and Juliet. The film builds upon the established world of these characters after their initial appearance in the preceding film, rather than retelling the classic play.