Sherlock & Daughter season 1 premiered on April 16, 2025, on The CW in the United States and Discovery+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Created by Brendan Foley, the period drama is inspired by the Sherlock Holmes book series written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. James Duff is the showrunner alongside Brendan Foley, who serves as executive producer. Additional executive producers include Blair Krempel, Karin Martin, Chris Philip, Michael Emerson, Steven Fullagar, Peter Gerwe, Dominic Barlow, and Ivan Dunleavy.Set in 1896 London, the mystery series centers on an older Sherlock Holmes working with Amelia Rojas, his alleged daughter, to solve the kidnapping case of the American ambassador's daughter, Clara Anderson.The show's official synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:"Blackmailed and sidelined from investigating, Sherlock Holmes finds hope when a young woman arrives on his doorstep, potentially holding the key to solving the kidnapping of an ambassador's daughter."The release schedule of Sherlock & Daughter season 1 explored View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSherlock & Daughter season 1 includes eight episodes, which will be released weekly on Wednesdays at 9 pm ET on The CW. The episodes have a runtime of around 42 minutes and are written by Shelly Goldstein, Brendan Foley, James Duff, and Micah Wright. Bryn Higgins is the show's primary director, with Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers sharing co-directing credit for episode 5 along with Higgins.Below is a list of all the episodes from Sherlock & Daughter season 1:Episode 1, titled The Challenge, aired on April 16, 2025Episode 2, titled The Common Thread, aired on April 23, 2025Episode 3, titled Partners in Crime, will air on May 7, 2025Episode 4, titled For Kith & Kin, will air on May 14, 2025Episode 5 is titled Doubting ThomasEpisode 6 is titled Sound ConnectionsEpisode 7 is titled The Great FleeceEpisode 8 is titled The Last DancePlot summary View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn Sherlock & Daughter season 1, the detective is forced to retreat from solving crime cases following the kidnapping of his friend, Watson, and landlady, Mrs. Hudson. A mysterious organization tracks his every move, leaving an ominous red thread at each crime scene to signal its presence.Meanwhile, a young Native American woman, Amelia Rojas, arrives in London claiming to be his daughter, but Holmes initially turns her away. However, he soon realizes that he can use her sharp observation skills to help indirectly solve the kidnapping case of Clara Anderson. He agrees to mentor her in his investigation methods, provided she is willing to take an active role in the investigation.With her newfound knowledge, Amelia also intends to find her mother's killer. Her death prompted the young woman to travel to London from California and connect with Holmes, whom she believes is her biological father.Also read: Sherlock & Daughter season 1 episode 1 ending explained: Is Sherlock Holmes being blackmailed?Cast and characters of Sherlock & Daughter season 1 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe cast of Sherlock & Daughter season 1 is as follows:David Thewlis as Sherlock HolmesBlu Hunt as Amelia RojasArdal O'Hanlon as Mr. HalliganMary O'Driscoll as Mrs. HalliganGia Hunter as Clara AndersonPhillip P. Keene as Paul AndersonJoe Klocek as Dan/Michael WylieFiona Glascott as Lady Violet SomersetIvana Milicevic as Marjorie AndersonPaul Reid as Inspector BullivantAidan McArdle as Chief Inspector WhitlockSavonna Spracklin as Lucia RojasOrén Kinlan as Shaw McPhersonAisling Kearns as CassieAntonio Aakeel as Detective SwannSeán Duggan as Dr. WatsonShashi Rami as Bertram BirtwistleKojo Kamara as Clarence HalfpennyDougray Scott as Professor MoriartyMichael Ellen Sean as MagottJamie Beamish as Constable EvansHyoie O'Grady as Charlie HolroydAllan Keating as Mr. HopperCaolan Byrne as DankworthOwen Roe as Lord SalisburyMaximilian Henhappel as Herr BerntAndy Kellegher as WeamsBen Waddell as Constable OneOliver Flitcroft as Constable WeaverFlynn Gray as Roberto RicciRuairí Heading as Pete PoundSeamus O'Hara as O'LearyDoireann May White as Martha RicciJack Meade as Lord WitherseaCharlie Kranz as Pinkerton DetectiveShane Lynch as InnkeeperRose O'Neill as EmmaBrendan Farrell as Coffin Fire InspectorKasper Andreasen as CooperBryan Quinn as SmalesSenan Jennings as ShrimpyBruno Gunn as Purser CurtisChris McHallem as TomkinsMichael Gerwe as GeraldAnthony Morris as Hackney DriverLucas Fleisher as BrandonZahra Browne as RuthieSven Moritz as Count Paul GustaveLalor Roddy as ColinAddison Schuh as Countess HeleneMark P. O'Connor as ArthurAdam Behan as CoachmanGareth O'Connor as Doctor WellsNiamh McCann as Mrs. MortonJohn Doran as Jeremy StephensFergal McElherron as Governor CavanaughNew episodes of Sherlock & Daughter season 1 will be released every Wednesday on The CW.