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The Sherlock Holmes universe, explained
The world’s most famous detective almost didn’t survive the 19th century! Thanks to fans, Sherlock Holmes inspired a rich universe of retellings and spin-offs. Start here to understand the Sherlock Holmes canon and fandom.