Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes poster
Where to stream

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes

8.020001h 44mMovieCrimeMysteryDrama

Arthur Conan Doyle reveals the story behind Sherlock Holmes and his mysteries by telling about Dr. Joseph Bell, from whom he drew his inspiration, after meeting him as a medical student in Edinburgh. This TV movie served as the pilot for…

DirectorPaul Seed
WriterDavid Pirie
ProducersRebecca Eaton·Ian Madden

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes was released on January 5, 2000 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Paul Seed

IRIan Richardson
Ian Richardson
Dr. Joseph Bell
RLRobin Laing
Robin Laing
Arthur Conan Doyle
DWDolly Wells
Dolly Wells
Elspeth Scott
CDCharles Dance
Charles Dance
Sir Henry Carlyle
ANAlec Newman
Alec Newman
Thomas Neill

More from Ian Richardson · Lead actor

Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004 · 7.8
Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
1992 · 7.4
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
Screen Two
Screen Two
1985 · 7.1
Playhouse
Playhouse
1974 · 7.0
Theatre 625
Theatre 625
1964 · 7.2
Dark City
Dark City
1998 · 7.3
NET Playhouse
NET Playhouse
1966 · 7.3
See all fromIan Richardson

More from Robin Laing · Co-star actor

Silo
Silo
2023 · 8.2
Outlander
Outlander
2014 · 8.2
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
2001 · 8.6
Shetland
Shetland
2013 · 7.5
Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road
2006 · 7.1
Cadfael
Cadfael
1994 · 7.6
Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
2001 · 7.2
The Gold
The Gold
2023 · 7.3
Born and Bred
Born and Bred
2002 · 9.0
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
2025 · 7.2
See all fromRobin Laing

More from Paul Seed · Director

Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
1992 · 7.6
Screen Two
Screen Two
1985 · 7.1
Doc Martin
Doc Martin
2004 · 8.3
New Tricks
New Tricks
2004 · 7.3
Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise to Candleford
2008 · 8.4
Screen One
Screen One
1989 · 7.2
House of Cards
House of Cards
1990 · 8.0
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
1983 · 7.9
Blandings
Blandings
2013 · 7.3
See all fromPaul Seed

More like this

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
2016 · 7.8
Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
2015 · 6.5
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9
Thirteen at Dinner
Thirteen at Dinner
1985 · 5.9
A Walk Among the Tombstones
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014 · 6.3
Crooked House
Crooked House
2017 · 6.4
Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
1992 · 7.4
Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon
2023 · 7.4
Murder in Three Acts
Murder in Three Acts
1986 · 6.0
Dead Man's Folly
Dead Man's Folly
1986 · 6.4
The House of Fear
The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9
Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington
Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington
1987 · 7.5

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes?

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes on Netflix?

No, Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes for free?

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes?

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 23, 2000. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.