However, the overwhelming popularity of Sherlock Holmes guarantees thatSherlock & Daughterwill have momentum in its first season.

Dougray Scott (Batwoman) has been tapped to play the villainous Moriarty.

Several other supporting roles have been cast, but the nature of their part in the story remains unclear.

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Initially reticent, Holmes eventually agrees when Amelia reveals she might be his long-lost daughter.

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Sherlock & Daughter is a mystery-thriller series created by Brendan Foley for The CW. A young American woman named Amelia seeks the truth behind her mother’s recent murder - but she soon discovers that her father may be the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes.

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Amelia peaks around a door in Sherlock & Daughter season 1.

Sherlock Holmes looks on in concern in Sherlock & Daughter season 1.

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