Sherlock: Season 2
  • Network: BBC-1 , PBS , BBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 24, 2010
  • Season #: 1 , 2
Metascore
91 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    May 7, 2012
    100
    In season 2 of PBS's richly clever Sherlock, the Victorian tales have been refitted to our century. [14 May 2012, p.44]
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  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    May 7, 2012
    100
    Sherlock strikes a perfect--and delicious--balance among comedy, pathos, murder, and mystery.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    May 4, 2012
    100
    The fun is in the snappy dialogue and the impeccable actors delivering it.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    May 4, 2012
    100
    Each week, the series takes on a Holmes classic, updates it, turns it on its ear and leaves you breathless.
  5. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    May 4, 2012
    100
    Intricate plots (many updated versions of old favorites), fast pacing and smart, witty writing make Sherlock one of the most dazzling confections on TV.
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    May 4, 2012
    100
    This Holmes update's second season continues to be both clever and classic.
  7. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    May 4, 2012
    100
    This is TV pleasure at its most intense, without even a shade of guilt.
  8. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 4, 2012
    100
    Three scintillating new Sherlock brain-teasers.
  9. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    May 3, 2012
    100
    The beauty of this series is that it's so entertaining and so well-executed.
  10. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    May 2, 2012
    100
    Sherlock is an electric marriage of great writing with great performances.
  11. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Apr 27, 2012
    91
    The new season pops with all the visual energy of the first. [4 May 2012, p.67]
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  12. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    May 7, 2012
    90
    Sherlock is a wonderful series. Just thinking about it makes me smile.
  13. Salon
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    May 7, 2012
    90
    Sherlock is an elegant updating of Conan Doyle's stories, not an overhaul.
  14. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    May 4, 2012
    90
    Sherlock weds the old and new in much the way Holmes solves his cases--making a complicated process look almost effortless.
  15. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    May 4, 2012
    90
    It's no mean feat, either, to follow three highly entertaining reinventions of stories involving one of literature's most adapted characters with three more even better than the first. But it must not be impossible, because Sherlock has done it.
  16. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    May 4, 2012
    90
    Sherlock, which impresses again in the three-episode season that returns on PBS.
  17. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Chuck Barney
    May 2, 2012
    88
    Stick with it, and this Sherlock proves to be a fun and exhilarating TV experience.
  18. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    May 7, 2012
    83
    Ultimately, Sherlock doesn't play fair, but the game is so enjoyable, you'll be happy you joined in.

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User Score
8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 273 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. EssenceOfSugar
    10
    It would be difficult to find fault with even such a modern update of the most famous fictional detective. It is clever, it is witty, its humour is deliciously highbrow, the actors and actresses have superb performances - they are such a perfect fit considering the roles that they play - Moffat and Gatiss should be proud for what genius and creativity they have devoted to adapting the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Need I say more?… Full Review »
  2. PrettyHonest
    10
    One of the best that I've seen so far on TV, Sherlock comes as a complete package. The actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Andrew Scott were very notable in their portrayals of the highly popular characters and perfectly cast with the other actors. The cleverly-written scripts were spot-on, with the humor introduced just in the right places and the dialogues very well thought out and appealing to a wide range of viewers. Highly recommended for the fans and non-fans alike. Seriously, don't compare, just watch and appreciate the show.… Full Review »
  3. TomGlos
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Brilliant show, a perfect reboot for the modern era! Very well written and acted. Only one irk - the characterisation of Moriaty is rubbish! "Super camp" definitely wasnt the way to play that role! At least we won't be seeing him in season 3!… Full Review »
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