The series, produced by Steven Moffat and Benedict Cumberbatch, has been praised for its witty banter, dramatic twists and clever detective work.
It has also spawned a series of spin-off series, including ‘The Empty Hearse’, a drama series set in an alternate version of London’s Victorian era, and ‘The Black Dog’, a crime-centric drama starring Sherlock Holmes.
The series has won five Emmy awards and has been hailed as a must-watch.
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