Fans have been waiting for this! The new series delves into the formative years of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, introducing him to a modern audience. While it takes place before he meets Dr. Watson, the show features familiar faces like his brother, Mycroft, and future enemy, James Moriarty. It also adds a new twist to the Holmes family by giving Sherlock and Mycroft a sister named Beatrice.
As a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, I’ve always loved seeing new takes on the classic stories, but one trend really feels unnecessary: the addition of a third Holmes sibling. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never wrote about one, yet so many movies and shows keep inventing them! While the idea of giving Sherlock a brilliant sister could be cool and offer a fresh perspective, the character of Beatrice Holmes just doesn’t quite work. Honestly, I think it’s time for filmmakers to officially retire this whole ‘secret sibling’ trope. Let’s stick to the Holmes and Watson dynamic we all know and love!
Young Sherlock Follows in the Footsteps of Other Recent Holmes Titles
Before the series Young Sherlock, the BBC show Sherlock revealed Sherlock and Mycroft had a sister, Eurus, in its fourth season. Later, Enola Holmes became the star of her own films on Netflix. How fans have reacted to the idea of Sherlock and Mycroft having a sister has been quite different depending on the story, and that makes sense.
Season 4 of Sherlock sparked a lot of debate among fans. A major point of contention was Eurus Holmes, the youngest sibling, who was portrayed as exceptionally intelligent but completely lacking in morals, leading her to become a villain. While Siân Brooke’s acting was praised, many viewers found the character’s extreme evil and power unrealistic. Additionally, some felt that her eventual attempt at redemption felt too quick, given the pain she had inflicted on Sherlock.
Unlike Eurus, Enola and her story are generally much more popular with audiences. Enola is just as intelligent as her brothers, but her unconventional childhood and the challenges she faces as a young woman give her a fresh and engaging point of view. Because she’s the central character, Enola is more fully developed than Eurus, and her connection with Sherlock is explored in greater detail. Their shared understanding adds depth to both characters and helps them grow throughout their adventures.
Young Sherlock Doesn’t Do Justice to Beatrice Holmes as a Character
I think Beatrice, from Young Sherlock, is a more understandable character than Eurus. We at least get a sense of why she is the way she is, and she feels more connected to the story from the start. It’s a shame though, because she still has some of the same problems with the plot that Eurus had. It’s frustrating to see those issues pop up again!
The belief that Beatrice died as a child deeply affects everyone, particularly Sherlock, who feels responsible, and his mother, Cordelia, who is driven to a mental institution by her sorrow. When they reunite after thirteen years, it’s a powerful moment, but complicated by the fact that Beatrice has been manipulated by her father, Silas, into becoming a criminal leader. Unfortunately, viewers don’t really get to understand Beatrice’s character until the very last episode of Young Sherlock, which makes her transformation feel too quick.
Beatrice and Sherlock’s sibling relationship feels underdeveloped. After they reconnect, they never have a real conversation, as Beatrice is consumed by the deception surrounding their mother. Similarly, Sherlock remains fixated on their father, continuing to distance himself from Beatrice, despite his earlier guilt about neglecting her when they were children being a major part of his character arc.
When Bea accidentally hears Silas naming Sherlock as his successor, she becomes incredibly jealous and turns against her own father. This act establishes Bea as the primary antagonist and a future opponent for Sherlock. While her relationship with Moriarty hints at a villainous partnership, it feels like Bea’s character doesn’t quite add anything new to the story.
The show Young Sherlock has the potential to improve in a second season by developing Bea’s character and her family relationships. Right now, she mostly serves to move the plot forward and doesn’t feel like a fully realized character. Unless the writers can give her a strong, independent storyline similar to Enola Holmes, it might have been better not to create a sister for Sherlock in the first place.
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2026-03-10 01:12