Will Sherlock & Daughter Season 2 happen? Details explored 

Sherlock and Daughter (image via The CW)
Sherlock and Daughter (image via The CW)

There has not yet been an announcement for Sherlock & Daughter Season 2 to date, mid-April 2025. The CW has not yet renewed the show, but based on several sources, it is in wait-and-see mode for the conclusion of the first season before possibly renewing it.

Whether or not the show will be continued is based on its performance and popularity, which have yet to be assessed at this time. The uncertainty is also affected by The CW's present programming approach. The network has been wary of greenlighting costly projects, and new series tend to be subject to extra scrutiny.

Some analysts do point out that Sherlock & Daughter might have a good possibility of being renewed if it draws a large viewership, particularly since The CW has cut back on its scripted content in recent years. For the time being, the destiny of Sherlock & Daughter Season 2 is still pending.


The current status of Sherlock & Daughter Season 2

Sherlock & Daughter premiered on April 16, 2025, and featured an eight-episode first season. The show is based on the original Sherlock Holmes series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but features new characters and storylines, such as Sherlock's possible daughter, Amelia Rojas.

David Thewlis is Sherlock Holmes, Blu Hunt is Amelia, and Dougray Scott is Professor Moriarty. To date, The CW has not announced a second season. Per Screen Rant, the network usually holds off renewing until they have broadcast the majority of or all the episodes of a new show.

This approach allows the network to assess viewership data and critical reception. The series is still considered new, so the lack of immediate renewal is not unusual. The CW's recent practice of reducing scripted programming adds another level of uncertainty, as the network is more discerning about which shows are renewed.

Parade also indicates that there has been no official word regarding a second season. Fans are encouraged to watch for updates as the season continues and more news is released. The decision will most likely be based on audience interaction, streaming figures, and reviews.


What might Sherlock & Daughter Season 2 be like?

If Sherlock & Daughter Season 2 is picked up, the core cast will likely return. David Thewlis and Blu Hunt are central to the show, and their relationship is a big part of the show's appeal. Dougray Scott, Moriarty, might also return, particularly if the plot continues to feature traditional Holmes villains.

Joe Klocek's Dan might become more of a love interest for Amelia. The second-season story is still up for grabs. Season 1 lays the groundwork for several ongoing mysteries, such as Sherlock and Amelia's relationship and Amelia's mother's unsolved murder.

There is an overall story thread with a mysterious organization, the Red Thread, that could be a recurring villain. The series can also cover new cases and deepen the collaboration between Sherlock and Amelia, with Amelia assuming a role akin to Dr. Watson in classic Holmes tales.

Production plans for a second season have not been debated, as renewal of the show is still uncertain. The writers, under showrunner James Duff and creator Brendan Foley, would most probably expand on the work established during the first season if given a chance.


Sherlock & Daughter Season 2 is yet to be determined. On this note, fans will wait until there's confirmation regarding whether a second season is in line.

Edited by Sezal Srivastava