A NEW CHAPTER IS COMING — BUT NOT MUCH HAS BEEN REVEALED. The future of Young Sherlock Season 2 is starting to take shape, with early updates hinting that the story will go even deeper into the young detective’s world. But one key detail about the next season is still being kept under wraps… and fans think it could be the biggest twist yet👀👇
And after the end of season 1 had more than a few cliffhangers (Sherlock’s sister ended up being alive, his father was the criminal mastermind, and Moriarty starts playing his tricks), season 2 can’t come soon enough. Here’s the latest update.
Keep reading for everything we know about Young Sherlock season 2, coming soon to Prime Video.
Will there be a season 2 for Young Sherlock Holmes?
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Yes, we’re getting a Young Sherlock season 2! The renewal was announced on April 14 — to a lot of celebration from both fans and the cast. And what’s even better is that Guy Ritchie will be directing the season 2 premiere.
“Still smiling. With friends like these, who needs enemies?” Dónal Finn wrote on Instagram. “And we go at it again…”
Peter Friedlander, Head of Global Television, Amazon MGM Studios talked about the success of the show in a statement, saying, “Young Sherlock has that rare magic—millions of fans around the world aren’t just watching a detective story, they’re falling in love with the origin of an icon. Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill have cracked the code on making Sherlock’s early years feel fresh, dangerous, and utterly addictive, and have introduced a compelling take on James Moriarty that sets the stage for what’s to come. We can’t wait to see where they take him next in Season Two.”
What is Young Sherlock about?
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Sherlock Holmes (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) arrives at Oxford with an edge and a lot of curiosity. When he meets James Moriarty (Dónal Finn) and Princess Shou’an (Zine Tseng), they end up getting sucked into an unexpected case full of secrets, murder, and mystery.
Here’s a breakdown of the episodes:
Season 1, Episode 1, “The Case of the Missing Scrolls” premiered on March 4, 2026
Season 1, Episode 2, “The Case of the Burnt Photograph” premiered on March 4, 2026
Season 1, Episode 3, “The Case of the Unarmed Man” premiered on March 4, 2026
Season 1, Episode 4, “The Case of the Missing Button” premiered on March 4, 2026
Season 1, Episode 5, “The Case of Young Sherlock Holmes” premiered on March 4, 2026
Season 1, Episode 6, “The Case of the Killing Jar” premiered on March 4, 2026
Season 1, Episode 7, “The Case of the Two Corners” premiered on March 4, 2026
Season 1, Episode 8, “The Case of Beatrice Holmes” premiered on March 4, 2026
Who’s in the Young Sherlock cast?
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Young Sherlock has some of the best actors bringing new life to these characters, and we get a whole new spin on these people we’re familiar with. The cast includes:
Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes
Dónal Finn as James Moriarty
Zine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou’an
Max Irons as Mycroft Holmes
Colin Firth as Sir Bucephalus Hodge
Natascha McElhone as Cordelia Holmes
Joseph Fiennes as Silas Holmes
Holly Cattle as Edie
Numan Acar as Esad Kasgarli
Ravi Aujla as Professor Kishore Malik
Ian Midlane as Professor Ambrose Roberts
Scott Reid as Constable Lestrade
Simon Delaney as Detective Fitget
Adam James as Dr. Charles Maltby
Rachel Shelley as Anna Tilcott
Is Watson in Young Sherlock season 2?
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We haven’t met Dr. Watson quite yet — but I’d love to see Moriarty and Sherlock have their falling out before Sherlock teams up with his iconic partner. Stay tuned for an official update on that casting!
Where did Young Sherlock film?
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The show reportedly filmed around the UK and Spain from July 2024 to February 2025.
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This post has been updated.
