The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.4

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes poster

Overview

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a scandal in Bohemia involving Irene Adler, chalk drawings of dancing men, the identity of a crooked man, a missing naval treaty, a solitary cyclist's mysterious follower, the d...

Starring Cast

Jeremy Brett • David Burke • Rosalie Williams

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Jeremy Brett • David Burke • Rosalie Williams

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film's central subject matter of crime-solving through logic and individual intellect is inherently apolitical, and the narrative does not explicitly promote or critique specific political ideologies, focusing instead on universal themes of reason and justice.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

This film, based on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, features traditional casting that aligns with its historical setting, without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on its core mystery elements rather than explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Based on the original stories and common adaptations of 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,' there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative. The series does not depict or engage with queer identity in any capacity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 1984–1985 adaptation of Sherlock Holmes faithfully portrays all established characters, such as Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mrs. Hudson, with their canonical genders from Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories. No character's gender was altered from the source material.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The series adapts Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. All major characters, including Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their canonically established depictions, with no instances of a race swap.