Loved Young Sherlock? Watch These Shows Next

What turns a brilliant but difficult mind into the detective the world knows? Young Sherlock leans into that question, tracing the early experiences that shape Sherlock Holmes into the razor-sharp observer he later becomes. Instead of presenting the finished genius, the series digs into the making of one: the influences, encounters, and mysteries that push him toward the cold logic and relentless curiosity that define the character.

If the show left you wanting more stories driven by unusual investigators, psychological intrigue, and period settings, there are plenty of series that scratch the same itch. From crime solving influenced by early psychology to clergymen investigators and modern reinventions of classic detectives, these shows carry the same fascination with minds that refuse to stop chasing the truth.

Vienna Blood

Max Liebermann, a student of Sigmund Freud, assists Detective Oskar Rheinhardt in investigating disturbing murders in early-1900s Vienna. The series blends psychology with classic detective work, using Freud’s theories to unpack motives and behaviour behind the crimes. Expect atmospheric period detail, café culture, and a slow-burn mystery structure that leans heavily on character dynamics.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Murdaugh: Death in the Family

Based on the real-life Murdaugh family murders that shocked the United States, Murdaugh follows Maggie and Alex Murdaugh, who appear to live a life of privilege within one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal dynasties. That image cracks when their son Paul becomes involved in a fatal boating accident, triggering investigations that expose a web of corruption, privilege, and violence surrounding the family.

Where to watch: JioHotstar 

Alias Grace

Based on the novel by Margaret Atwood. Grace Marks, an Irish immigrant working as a domestic servant in Canada, is convicted of murdering her employer and his housekeeper. Years later, a psychiatrist is asked to assess whether she truly remembers the crime or if something far more complex is buried in her psyche.

Where to watch: Netflix 

Grantchester

Set in a picturesque English village during the 1950s, the series follows Sidney Chambers, a clergyman who becomes an unlikely investigator after a parishioner’s suspicious death. Teaming up with Inspector Geordie Keating, Sidney begins solving crimes that reveal the darker side of village life. The show mixes cosy mystery storytelling with moral dilemmas and post-war social tensions.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Sherlock

If you're a Sherlock Holmes fan and haven't watched even an episode of this, what are you even waiting for? In this modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective follows Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, a “high functioning sociopath”, as he solved crimes across London with former army doctor, Dr. Watson. It's a brilliant show, but fair warning, you might want to leave out the final season if you decide to watch this one.

Where to watch: Prime Video 

The Knick

Set in early-1900s New York, the show follows Dr. John Thackery, a brilliant yet drug-addicted surgeon leading the staff at the Knickerbocker Hospital. While medicine is evolving rapidly, Thackery and his team navigate racial prejudice, experimental procedures, and the ethical limits of modern science. Made by Oceans Franchise director Steven Soderbergh, the show blends medical drama with period realism (and actually gets much of the medical nifty gritties right).

Where to watch: JioHotstar 

The Gentlemen

Created by Guy Ritchie and based on his 2019 film of the same name, the series follows Eddie, an aristocrat who unexpectedly inherits his family’s countryside estate. Soon he discovers that the land has long been used by a criminal network to grow cannabis. Instead of shutting it down, Eddie begins negotiating with the gangsters, dragging himself deeper into Britain’s underworld.

Where to watch: Netflix