Major Hollywood detective series set in Oxford continues filming

Young Sherlock, a British mystery television series, will see Hero Fiennes Tiffin return as the titular character.

A Georgian Square in Bristol is being transformed back to the Victorian era ‘Oxford’ ahead of the filming of the second series.

Portland Square in Bristol has been transformed for the filming for season 2 of Amazon’s Young Sherlock. (Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)

The series, first aired in March this year, is inspired by Andrew Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes book series.

It was created by Matthew Parkhill and developed by Peter Harness and Guy Ritchie, who also directed two episodes.

Other main cast members returning include Dónal Finn (James Moriarty), Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, and Holly Cattle, who play Sherlock’s family members.

The series synopsis reveals: “As a 19-year-old at Oxford University, Sherlock Holmes is not yet the master detective he grows up to be.

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Max Irons (left) who plays Mycroft Holmes on set in Bristol. Portland Square in Bristol has been transformed for the filming for season 2 of Amazon’s Young Sherlock. (Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)

“He is raw and unfiltered, and he lacks discipline.

“A murder at Oxford puts Holmes’s freedom at risk, and he sets out to solve his first murder mystery that leads him to a global-level conspiracy.”

Young Sherlock received praise upon its release, and its 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes reflects that.

Portland Square in Bristol has been transformed for the filming for season 2 of Amazon’s Young Sherlock. (Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)

The critics’ consensus on the reviewing platform reads: “Young Sherlock doesn’t aim to recreate Conan Doyle’s work; rather, it takes pride in its liberal adaptation, delivering Guy Ritchie’s signature blend of precise entertainment, sly style, and ingratiating characters.”

One critic said: “Prime Video’s Young Sherlock is sensational.

“The series, which was adapted by Matthew Parkhill, remixes the beloved figure to deliver all the traits fans know and love — with more than one twist.”

Young Sherlock is available to stream now on Amazon Prime.