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.
Elementary (2012) is a drama, mystery and crime series that premiered on September 27, 2012, spanning 7 seasons and 154 episodes. It stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill and Aidan Quinn. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,889 ratings.
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Jonny Lee Miller
as Sherlock Holmes
Lucy Liu
as Joan Watson
Jon Michael Hill
as Marcus Bell
Aidan Quinn
as Thomas Gregson
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 1,889 ratings.
**Score: 10/10 — A Masterpiece of Character, Chemistry, and Quiet Revolution** *Elementary* is not just a great adaptation; it is a perfect television series. What begins as a clever, modern-day New York reinvention of Sherlock Holmes evolves over seven seasons into one of the most profoundly human, intelligently written, and emotionally resonant dramas ever to grace the screen. A reconsideration reveals its true…
Reviewed on January 16, 2026
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Elementary (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
Elementary has 7 seasons and 154 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 27, 2012.
No. Elementary is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 15, 2019.
Elementary (2012) stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill and Aidan Quinn. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Elementary (2012) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 1,889 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama, mystery and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
The official Elementary trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.
