Sherlock Holmes at 19? Young Sherlock showrunner Matthew Parkhill on the bold new story | Exclusive

What makes Sherlock Holmes the man he becomes? In this exclusive conversation with India Today’s Bhavna Agarwal, the showrunner of the new Sherlock series, Young Sherlock, Matthew Parkhill, opens up about the challenge of revisiting one of literature’s most iconic detectives—this time through the lens of a 19-year-old Holmes. He talks about the pressure of adapting such a legendary character, why the story explores Holmes before the events of A Study in Scarlet, and how the team found creative freedom in the unexplored years of the detective’s life. The creator also reflects on working with director Guy Ritchie, whose spontaneous and high-energy style helped shape the tone of the show. From fear and responsibility to curiosity and reinvention, this conversation dives into what it takes to reimagine Sherlock Holmes for a new generation. Watch full interview: