Prime Video’s ‘Young Sherlock’ Secures Season 2; Guy Ritchie Directs Premiere
Prime Video has officially ordered a second season of Young Sherlock. Filmogaz.com had suggested the renewal was likely last month.
Prime Video’s ‘Young Sherlock’ Secures Season 2; Guy Ritchie Directs Premiere.
Guy Ritchie’s involvement
Guy Ritchie will return to direct the first episode of season two. He will also serve as an executive producer on the new season.
How the series performed
The origin drama became a major hit for Prime Video. It reached 45 million viewers and topped charts in 95 countries.
The show ranks among Prime Video’s top 10 Originals ever. That success helped secure the renewal.
Season 1 summary and cast
Season one followed young Sherlock Holmes and his early relationship with James Moriarty. The pair form an unlikely friendship while chasing a globe-trotting mystery.
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes.
- Dónal Finn as James Moriarty.
- Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, and Colin Firth also starred.
Season one ran eight episodes. No casting updates for season two have been announced.
Creative team and production
Matthew Parkhill created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. UK-based Motive Pictures produces the show.
Motive Pictures is backed by Fifth Season. Amazon MGM Studios co-produces the series with Motive.
Statements and future plans
Amazon MGM Studios praised the creative team for refreshing Sherlock’s early years. The studio highlighted the new take on Moriarty.
Simon Maxwell, Motive’s founder, said the story was designed for multiple seasons. The producers expect the origin tale to continue.
