Elementary (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2012, Elementary is a drama, mystery and crime series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes, Lucy Liu as Joan Watson, Jon Michael Hill as Marcus Bell and Aidan Quinn as Thomas Gregson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Elementary has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elementary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elementary tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elementary (2012)?
- In US, Elementary is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elementary worth watching?
- Elementary holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elementary?
- Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn and Sutton Foster.
- When was Elementary released?
- Elementary was released in 2012.