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Sherlock Holmes is one of the most enduring characters in literature.
The latest is “Sherlock & Daughter,” which premieres April 16 on The CW.
‘Watson’
This freshmanCBSshow starring Morris Chestnut begins with a shocking set-up Sherlock Holmes is actually dead.
Watson leaves criminal mysteries behind to use his powers of deduction to diagnose patients instead.
The fact that Sherlock is not even featured leaves a gaping hole.
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Holmes'
A curious entry in the Sherlock Holmescanon, this movie stars Ian McKellen as the title character.
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The reason the movies do not rank very high?
The quirky camera tricks now seem overdone.
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This Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) is a grouchy, overbearing drug addict with a discerning eye.
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‘Enola Holmes’ and ‘Enola Holmes 2’
These two Netflix original movies are both worth watching.
Instead of focusing on Sherlock himself, the movies are about his younger sister and her sleuthing exploits.
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‘Sherlock’
Theres no question that this BBC show is the best Sherlock adaptation on this list.
The show made you feel like you were along for the ride, deducing how the crime unfolded.
Both actors deservedly saw their stars rise after “Sherlock.”
