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Luther
A dark psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba as Luther, a man struggling with his own terrible demons, who might be as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts.
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If you liked Sherlock for characters, conflict and longer episodes, this page gives you similar Drama, Thriller and Mystery shows that can work as your next watch.
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How are the recommendations for Sherlock selected?
This list currently contains 10 direct community recommendations and 10 additional matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama, Thriller and Mystery help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
15 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Netflix (6), Prime Video (5) and Disney+ (3). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like Sherlock?
17 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: Luther, House (2004) and Limitless.