Sherlock is a British television series that presents a contemporary update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 's Sherlock Holmes detective stories. It was created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss , and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson . Sherlock has been nominated for a variety of different awards. It has been nominated for 42 awards and has won 24 awards currently.
Although the first series won Best Drama Series , amended rules meant that the second series was ineligible for the category in 2012.[ 1] [ 2]
The Critics' Choice Television Award is organised by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BJTA). It is intended to act as a forerunner to the more established Emmy awards .[ 12]
Year
Award
Category
Nominee
Result
2011
63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special
"A Study in Pink "
Nominated[ 15]
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Nominated
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie
Nominated
Outstanding Special Visual Effects
Nominated
2012
64th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Miniseries or Movie
"A Scandal in Belgravia "
Nominated[ 16]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Martin Freeman
Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special
"A Scandal in Belgravia"
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special
Nominated
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie
Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special
Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie
Nominated
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or Special
Nominated
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Nominated
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or Special
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie
Nominated
2014
66th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Television Movie
"His Last Vow"
Nominated[ 17]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch
Won
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Martin Freeman
Won
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special
"His Last Vow"
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special
Won
Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special
Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie
Won
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or Special
Nominated
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Won
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie
Won
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or Special
Won
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie
Nominated
2016
68th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Television Movie
"The Abominable Bride "
Won[ 18]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch
Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie
"The Abominable Bride"
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Movie
Nominated
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
Won
2017
69th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Television Movie
"The Lying Detective "
Nominated[ 19]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special
"The Lying Detective"
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Movie
Nominated
The South Bank Sky Arts Awards are associated with the long-running documentary series The South Bank Show , presented by Melvyn Bragg . The awards were renamed to reflect a move from ITV to Sky Arts .[ 27]
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Episodes
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