Sherlock & Daughter season 1 complete release schedule: All episodes and when they arrive

Sherlock & Daughter season 1 premiered on April 16, 2025, on The CW in the United States and Discovery+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Created by Brendan Foley, the period drama is inspired by the Sherlock Holmes book series written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. James Duff is the showrunner alongside Brendan Foley, who serves as executive producer. Additional executive producers include Blair Krempel, Karin Martin, Chris Philip, Michael Emerson, Steven Fullagar, Peter Gerwe, Dominic Barlow, and Ivan Dunleavy.

Set in 1896 London, the mystery series centers on an older Sherlock Holmes working with Amelia Rojas, his alleged daughter, to solve the kidnapping case of the American ambassador's daughter, Clara Anderson.

The show's official synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:

"Blackmailed and sidelined from investigating, Sherlock Holmes finds hope when a young woman arrives on his doorstep, potentially holding the key to solving the kidnapping of an ambassador's daughter."

The release schedule of Sherlock & Daughter season 1 explored

Sherlock & Daughter season 1 includes eight episodes, which will be released weekly on Wednesdays at 9 pm ET on The CW. The episodes have a runtime of around 42 minutes and are written by Shelly Goldstein, Brendan Foley, James Duff, and Micah Wright. Bryn Higgins is the show's primary director, with Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers sharing co-directing credit for episode 5 along with Higgins.

Below is a list of all the episodes from Sherlock & Daughter season 1:

Episode 1, titled The Challenge, aired on April 16, 2025
Episode 2, titled The Common Thread, aired on April 23, 2025
Episode 3, titled Partners in Crime, will air on April 30, 2025
Episode 4, titled For Kith & Kin, will air on May 7, 2025
Episode 5 is titled Doubting Thomas
Episode 6 is titled Sound Connections
Episode 7 is titled The Great Fleece
Episode 8 is titled The Last Dance

Plot summary

In Sherlock & Daughter season 1, the detective is forced to retreat from solving crime cases following the kidnapping of his friend, Watson, and landlady, Mrs. Hudson. A mysterious organization tracks his every move, leaving an ominous red thread at each crime scene to signal its presence.

Meanwhile, a young Native American woman, Amelia Rojas, arrives in London claiming to be his daughter, but Holmes initially turns her away. However, he soon realizes that he can use her sharp observation skills to help indirectly solve the kidnapping case of Clara Anderson. He agrees to mentor her in his investigation methods, provided she is willing to take an active role in the investigation.

With her newfound knowledge, Amelia also intends to find her mother's killer. Her death prompted the young woman to travel to London from California and connect with Holmes, whom she believes is her biological father.

Also read: Sherlock & Daughter season 1 episode 1 ending explained: Is Sherlock Holmes being blackmailed?

Cast and characters of Sherlock & Daughter season 1

The cast of Sherlock & Daughter season 1 is as follows:

David Thewlis as Sherlock Holmes
Blu Hunt as Amelia Rojas
Ardal O'Hanlon as Mr. Halligan
Mary O'Driscoll as Mrs. Halligan
Gia Hunter as Clara Anderson
Phillip P. Keene as Paul Anderson
Joe Klocek as Dan/Michael Wylie
Fiona Glascott as Lady Violet Somerset
Ivana Milicevic as Marjorie Anderson
Paul Reid as Inspector Bullivant
Aidan McArdle as Chief Inspector Whitlock
Savonna Spracklin as Lucia Rojas
Orén Kinlan as Shaw McPherson
Aisling Kearns as Cassie
Antonio Aakeel as Detective Swann
Seán Duggan as Dr. Watson
Shashi Rami as Bertram Birtwistle
Kojo Kamara as Clarence Halfpenny
Dougray Scott as Professor Moriarty
Michael Ellen Sean as Magott
Jamie Beamish as Constable Evans
Hyoie O'Grady as Charlie Holroyd
Allan Keating as Mr. Hopper
Caolan Byrne as Dankworth
Owen Roe as Lord Salisbury
Maximilian Henhappel as Herr Bernt
Andy Kellegher as Weams
Ben Waddell as Constable One
Oliver Flitcroft as Constable Weaver
Flynn Gray as Roberto Ricci
Ruairí Heading as Pete Pound
Seamus O'Hara as O'Leary
Doireann May White as Martha Ricci
Jack Meade as Lord Withersea
Charlie Kranz as Pinkerton Detective
Shane Lynch as Innkeeper
Rose O'Neill as Emma
Brendan Farrell as Coffin Fire Inspector
Kasper Andreasen as Cooper
Bryan Quinn as Smales
Senan Jennings as Shrimpy
Bruno Gunn as Purser Curtis
Chris McHallem as Tomkins
Michael Gerwe as Gerald
Anthony Morris as Hackney Driver
Lucas Fleisher as Brandon
Zahra Browne as Ruthie
Sven Moritz as Count Paul Gustave
Lalor Roddy as Colin
Addison Schuh as Countess Helene
Mark P. O'Connor as Arthur
Adam Behan as Coachman
Gareth O'Connor as Doctor Wells
Niamh McCann as Mrs. Morton
John Doran as Jeremy Stephens
Fergal McElherron as Governor Cavanaugh

New episodes of Sherlock & Daughter season 1 will be released every Wednesday on The CW.

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