Guy Ritchie’s ‘Young Sherlock’ Surpasses Nicole Kidman’s ‘Scarpetta’ in Viewership
Guy Ritchie’s new show ‘Young Sherlock’ has overtaken Nicole Kidman’s ‘Scarpetta’ on Prime Video’s viewership charts, a notable achievement that highlights Ritchie’s growing influence in the streaming landscape. The series, which holds a ‘Certified Fresh’ score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, is the third series Ritchie has executive-produced in recent years.
In addition to ‘Young Sherlock’, Ritchie has three movies lined up for theatrical release: ‘In the Grey’, ‘Wife & Dog’, and ‘Viva La Madness’. This prolific output underscores his commitment to diversifying his portfolio beyond traditional filmmaking.
The character of Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as a 19-year-old in ‘Young Sherlock’, offering a fresh take on the iconic detective originally created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Critics have noted that the series does not aim to recreate Conan Doyle’s work but instead embraces a liberal adaptation, delivering Ritchie’s signature blend of precise entertainment and engaging characters. As stated in the Rotten Tomatoes critics’ consensus, “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.”
Meanwhile, Ritchie’s ‘MobLand’ is also making headlines. The first season shattered streaming records with 2.2 million global views on its release day. Season 2 is set to premiere in 2026 and has almost wrapped filming, as confirmed by actor Emmett J. Scanlan, who stated on social media, “And that’s me, done, wrapped MobLand on Season 2, in the bag.” Scanlan also praised the ambitious nature of the series, saying, “It was ambitious, fast-moving, you never felt that you were being rushed.”
Despite the excitement surrounding these projects, details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact release date for ‘Young Sherlock’ Season 2, as well as the plot details for MobLand Season 2, which are currently kept under wraps. Observers are eager to see how Ritchie’s unique storytelling style will continue to evolve in these upcoming releases.
