The Webby Award-winning, British Podcast Award-nominated Sherlock & Co. is back — this time with a bold new arc reimagining the iconic Irene Adler story. Titled A Scandal in Bohemia, this five-part series plunges Holmes and Watson into a tangled web of blackmail, disguise, and betrayal — told with the show’s signature blend of sharp writing, rich character drama, and cinematic sound design.
When the enigmatic Irene Adler resurfaces — no longer just an opera star but a woman of deadly intrigue — Holmes and Watson are drawn into a royal blackmail plot. After witnessing her murder the infamous Charles Augustus Milverton and flee with a cache of compromising data, the duo go undercover to track her down. Their investigation leads to powerful West End mogul William Ormstein and a web of deception, desire, and political secrets. As Holmes and Adler match wits in a psychological duel, it becomes clear this is no ordinary case — but a high-stakes battle for power, loyalty, and control.
The show itself is a modern audio reimagining of the classic Sherlock Holmes tales, told through the lens of a true crime podcast by Dr. Watson. It’s already surpassed 10 million downloads, with a rapidly growing U.S. audience—especially among under-25s and glowing reviews from The AV Club and The Sunday Times. Just as compelling is its passionate online fanbase: from fan art and theories to deep-dive discussions and live listen-alongs, the fandom brings as much energy and creativity as the show itself.
Episodes are available now for early review:
Part 1 – A Scandal in Bohemia: Part One
Part 2 – The Blind Prince
Part 3 – Cut to the Chase
Part 4 – The Boy Who Would Be King
Part 5 – The Great Game
From the team behind The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Politics, this latest series features:
Paul Waggott as Dr. John Watson
Harry Attwell as Sherlock Holmes
Chloe Zeitounian as Irene Adler
Marta da Silva, Al Murray, Karim Kronfli, and more
Written by Joel Emery
Directed by Adam Jarrell
Produced by Neil Fearn & Jon Gill
Executive Produced by Tony Pastor
Contains swearing and mature themes. Listener discretion advised.
For more info, transcripts, and merch: www.sherlockandco.co.uk
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