8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sherlock (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on crime, mystery, and the application of individual intellect and logic to solve puzzles and restore order is largely apolitical, transcending specific progressive or conservative ideologies.
The movie, based on the traditional portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, features primarily traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of core characters. Its narrative focuses on mystery-solving within a historical context, without critically portraying traditional identities or explicitly centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The show includes characters with non-heteronormative orientations, such as Sherlock's asexuality/aromanticism and Irene Adler's sexual fluidity. These elements are present but largely incidental, serving as character traits rather than central LGBTQ+ themes, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
The television series 'Sherlock' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity, resulting in an N/A rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series adapts Arthur Conan Doyle's characters, maintaining the established genders for all major and recurring roles, including Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Professor Moriarty. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
The show "Sherlock" adapts Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories. All major and legacy characters, including Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mycroft Holmes, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established canonical depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
9.0
8.5
Critic Ratings
7.8
8.8
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