# Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century (1999)

> A futuristic animated reimagining in which Sherlock Holmes and his android-housed companion Dr. Watson solve crimes in the 22nd century.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/9932

## Facts

- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 26
- Episode runtime: 30 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, mystery, science fiction
- Created by: Sandy Ross
- Network: FOX, Syndication, Fox Kids
- Cast: Jason Gray-Stanford, Akiko Morison, John Payne, Richard Newman, William Samples, Ian James Corlett, Viv Leacock, Jennifer Copping
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218791/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: playful, adventurous, optimistic, light

## What critics say

Reviewers generally find it a lively, inventive take on Holmes that works best as family entertainment.

## Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century (1999-2001) is an American animated science fiction mystery series created by Sandy Ross and broadcast on FOX and in syndication. Two seasons and twenty-six half-hour episodes follow Sherlock Holmes (voiced by Jason Gray-Stanford), a brilliant detective who investigates crimes in a futuristic city with the help of his loyal friend Dr. John Watson (voiced by John Payne), whose mind has been programmed into an android body. Their investigations pit them against Professor James Moriarty (voiced by Richard Newman) and bring them into contact with Inspector Beth Lestrade (voiced by Akiko Morison) and Chief Inspector Greyson (voiced by William Samples). Each episode is a self-contained case built around deduction, clever clues and gadget-filled chases, giving the show a brisk, playful rhythm. The tone stays light and accessible, with an earnest affection for the original Conan Doyle characters and an adventurous, optimistic register suited to family viewing. Fans of Batman: The Animated Series, Futurama and Gargoyles will find resonance in its blend of crime drama, futuristic imagination and kid-friendly mystery.

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