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'The Irregulars' Is Netflix's New Sherlock Holmes Series — With A Refreshing Twist

The Irregulars premieres today on Netflix! It's a new series inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and it takes a refreshing new approach to the crime-solving tales of "Sherlock Holmes" and "Dr. Watson." Here's everything you need know about the Netflix Original about a gang of young street detectives.

The Irregulars is Netflix's new detective series that brings a refreshing twist to "Sherlock Holmes" adaptations we've seen in recent years. Here's what you need to know about the British show that premieres today on the streamer.

The Irregulars: Netflix's new 2021 British detective series

The Irregulars is a Netflix Original series about a youth gang in Victorian London who work with "Dr. Watson" to solve crimes for "Sherlock Holmes." Netflix writes, "As the crimes take on a horrifying supernatural edge and a dark power emerges, it'll be up to the Irregulars to come together to save not only London but the entire world."

As the trailer previews, the series brings supernatural and horror genre angles to the world and characters in the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The "Baker Street Irregulars" are characters created by Doyle, appearing in two of his novels and one short story.

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The Irregulars: Cast, seasons, episodes, release date

British actors Royce Pierreson and Henry Lloyd-Hughes star as "Dr. Watson" and "Sherlock Holmes," respectively. The five "Irregulars" are played by young actors Thaddea Graham (as "Bea," the leader), Darci Shaw, Jojo Macari, McKell David, and Harrison Osterfield.

The Irregulars: Cast of the 2021 Netflix Original British Sherlock Holmes series.

An eight-episode first season of The Irregulars premieres today on Netflix. The series has already been renewed for a second season as well, so viewers can look forward to more crime solving with "The Irregulars" in the near future!

You can also preview the recently-released Netflix series Country Comfort, starring Katharine McPhee, here.