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Directed and executive-produced by Guy Ritchie, "Young Sherlock" offers a bold new take on the detective’s origins, drawing inspiration from Andy Lane’s book series. Buzz is already high following its world premiere in London, with early reactions praising its fresh spin on Sherlock’s early years.
Below is our guide to how to watch "Young Sherlock" online from anywhere using a VPN – potentially for free.
All eight episodes of ‘Young Sherlock’ will land on March 4, 2026, with the full season available to stream at once. Prime Video listings and rollout patterns suggest a midnight GMT drop, although exact times can vary by region.
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The debut trailer has been a huge win for Prime Video, racking up 223 million views in its first week and overtaking previous records set by heavy-hitters like "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power". Much of the buzz is down to the visual flair you’d expect from director Guy Ritchie, paired with lead star Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
Fans are already obsessing over the chemistry between Sherlock and a young James Moriarty (Dónal Finn), speculating about how their Oxford friendship sours into one of fiction’s most famous rivalries.
Although not directly linked to Ritchie’s Robert Downey Jr. films, the series is being billed as a “spiritual prequel,” keeping the same punchy, high-octane feel while reimagining Sherlock’s early years for a new generation of viewers.
Below, I’ve broken down the release date, where it’s streaming in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, plus the simplest way to keep watching if you’re travelling and your usual streaming library is blocked.
Watch ‘Young Sherlock’ from anywhere
Travelling and blocked from your usual streaming apps? A VPN (virtual private network) can make your device appear to be back home, so you can securely use your existing subscriptions while abroad.
We have tested many options, and NordVPN is the best VPN you can get right now. It delivers fast, reliable connections and works on most devices. You can try it risk-free thanks to its 30-day money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're outside the U.S. but want to watch the show as usual, you'd select a U.S. server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Open Prime Video and search for “Young Sherlock” to start streaming the steamy thriller.
Watch ‘Young Sherlock’ in the U.S.
In the U.S., "Young Sherlock" streams exclusively on Prime Video, with all eight episodes arriving March 4, 2026.
It’s included with an Amazon Prime membership ($14.99/month or $139/year), and there’s also a standalone Prime Video subscription option for just $8.99.
Traveling abroad? You can still use your existing Amazon subscriptions with a VPN like NordVPN (get a free $50 Amazon gift card) to securely access your paid streaming apps while you’re abroad.
Watch ‘Young Sherlock’ in the U.K.
In the U.K., "Young Sherlock" is a Prime Video exclusive and premieres on March 4, 2026, with the full eight-episode season available to stream.
Prime Video only is available for just £7.99/month.
If you’re outside the U.K. and can’t access your usual library, a VPN like NordVPN can help you sign in and watch as normal.
Watch ‘Young Sherlock’ in Canada
In Canada, "Young Sherlock" premieres on Prime Video on March 4, 2026, and Amazon is treating it as a global release. The full season drops at once.
It’s included with Amazon Prime in Canada (listed at CA$9.99/month or CA$99/year).
Traveling abroad? Use a VPN like NordVPN (try risk-free) to access your usual Canadian streaming apps on the go.
Watch ‘Young Sherlock’ in Australia
In Australia, "Young Sherlock" streams exclusively on Prime Video from March 4, 2026, with all eight episodes available day one.
It’s included with an Amazon Prime membership in Australia (listed at AU$9.99/month or AU$79/year), and new members can typically access a 30-day free trial.
Traveling abroad? With NordVPN, those on the go can securely access their usual streaming services – including Prime Video – from anywhere.
'Young Sherlock' official trailer
‘Young Sherlock’ cast
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes
- Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone as Sherlock’s parents
- Colin Firth as Sir Bucephalus Hodge
- Dónal Finn as a young James Moriarty
- Max Irons as Mycroft Holmes
- Zine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou’an
Is it connected to the Robert Downey Jr. movies?
No, this is a completely fresh reimagining and origin story, though it comes from the same director.
Will Dr. Watson be in it?
No, the series takes place years before Sherlock ever meets Watson. Instead, it zeroes in on his family life — his father, Silas (Joseph Fiennes), his mother, Cordelia (Natascha McElhone), and his brother, Mycroft (Max Irons).
Is Moriarty in the show?
Yes, Dónal Finn plays a young James Moriarty. The show explores an early friendship between the two before they become enemies.
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