Elementary

Year: 2012 First Air: 2012-01-01

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Overview

A contemporary Sherlock Holmes story set in New York, where brilliant deduction meets messy personal recovery. Holmes and his partner Joan Watson take on baffling cases while confronting the costs of obsession and truth

Synopsis

Set in modern day New York City, the series reimagines Sherlock Holmes as a consulting detective working alongside Joan Watson, initially hired as his sober companion. Their partnership grows into an equal investigative duo as they assist the NYPD on high stakes, twisty cases. Holmes’ razor sharp logic and eccentric habits clash with procedure, while Watson’s discipline and empathy reshape how he works. Ongoing arcs explore addiction, identity, and the consequences of being right for a living. The show balances case of the week mysteries with serialized relationships and recurring adversaries, building a grounded, character driven take on classic detective storytelling

Cast

Jonny Lee Miller — Sherlock Holmes Lucy Liu — Joan Watson Aidan Quinn — Captain Thomas Gregson Jon Michael Hill — Detective Marcus Bell Natalie Dormer — Jamie Moriarty

Trivia

Think about which U.S. broadcast network launched the series and the city where most of the action unfolds. Another clue: this version makes a famous character dynamic feel new.

Q1: Which U.S. network originally aired Elementary?

Answer: CBS

Its network home shaped the show’s procedural rhythm and long-season storytelling.

Q2: Elementary primarily relocates Sherlock Holmes’ investigations to which city?

Answer: New York City

The setting influences the show’s grounded tone and its relationship with the NYPD.

Q3: What is the gender of this series’ version of Dr. Watson?

Answer: Female

It’s a defining adaptation choice that changes character dynamics without abandoning the source roots.

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