Elementary

Name: Elementary
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Released: 2012-09-27
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn

2012·Series·TV-14·43 min·★ 7.6(1,838)

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“New Holmes. New Watson. New York.”

A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.

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About Elementary

Elementary is a 2012 English-language drama, mystery and crime series created by Robert Doherty. The cast is led by Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill. It spans 7 seasons and 154 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Elementary was produced by Timberman/Beverly Productions and CBS Studios and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 27, 2012, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by: Robert Doherty
First aired: September 27, 2012
Last aired: August 15, 2019
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Ended
Seasons: 7 (154 episodes)
Network: CBS
Country: United States of America
Production: Timberman/Beverly Productions, CBS Studios

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Elementary cast & crew

Elementary was created by Robert Doherty.

The cast features Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes, Lucy Liu as Joan Watson, Jon Michael Hill as Marcus Bell, and Aidan Quinn as Thomas Gregson.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Christopher Silber.

Is Elementary worth watching?

Elementary holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 1,838 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 7 seasons and 154 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy drama, mystery, and crime, Elementary is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Elementary

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