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8 classic detective stories that AREN’T Sherlock Holmes

February 5, 2025 by Andrew DeYoung 2 Comments

Classic detective stories to keep you busy while you wait for the next season of Sherlock.

Filed Under: Books, TV Tagged With: Agatha Christie, C Auguste Dupin, Edgar Allan Poe, Inspector Poirot, Kate Summerscale, Nero Wolfe, Rex Stout, Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes, The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins

Watch Benedict Cumberbatch have fun with Muppets

February 4, 2025 by thestakemag Leave a Comment

The British actor joins Sesame Street’s Count to solve a perplexing puzzle indeed.

Filed Under: TV Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Muppets, Sesame Street, Sherlock

Domesticating Sherlock

January 31, 2025 by Andrew DeYoung Leave a Comment

Sherlock’s getting nicer by the episode. What gives?

Filed Under: Books, TV Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Gatiss, Martin Freeman, Sherlock, Steven Moffat

5 Reasons to get Excited for Sherlock Season 3

January 15, 2025 by thestakemag Leave a Comment

Not that you need them.

Filed Under: TV Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Catherine Eaton, Martin Freeman, Masterpiece, PBS, Sherlock

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