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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

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An anthology series produced by Thames Television, comprised of short mystery, suspense or crime adaptations featuring, as the title suggests, detectives who were literary contemporaries of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway
Jan 29, 1973 7.0
E2
Five Hundred Carats
Feb 5, 1973 7.0
E3
Cell 13
Feb 12, 1973 8.0
E4
The Secret of the Manifique
Feb 19, 1973
E5
The Absent-Minded Coterie
Feb 26, 1973
E6
The Sensible Action of Lieutenant Hoist
Mar 4, 1973
E7
The Superfluous Finger
Mar 11, 1973
E8
Anonymous Letters
Mar 19, 1973
E9
The Moabite Cypher
Mar 26, 1973
E10
The Secret of the Foxhunter
Apr 2, 1973
E11
The Missing Q.C's
Apr 9, 1973
E12
The Looting of the Species Room
Apr 16, 1973
E13
The Mystery of the Amber Beads
May 7, 1973

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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes?

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes on Netflix?

No, The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes on Amazon Prime Video?

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes for free?

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes?

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes has 2 seasons in total (26 episodes). The series concluded in 1973.

Are all episodes of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes out yet?

Yes — all 26 episodes across 2 seasons of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes?

No — The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

Is The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes based on a short story?

Yes — The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes is based on a short story.