Elementary
New Holmes. New Watson. New York.
Created by Robert Doherty
On CBS
A witty, procedural-driven detective drama built on the chemistry between two mismatched partners solving cases while navigating recovery and personal growth.
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
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Questions people ask
Is Elementary easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is Elementary scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Elementary sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Elementary violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Elementary leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Elementary, and what each one shares →
Like Elementary
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Elementary
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Elementary, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Elementary, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Elementary, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
