Have you ever wondered what Sherlock Holmes was like before he became the world’s greatest detective? Well, Amazon Prime Video‘s new series Young Sherlock answers that question — and it does it with a lot of action, mystery, and incredible music! The show follows a 19-year-old Sherlock Holmes at Oxford University who is smart but unpolished, bold but reckless.
When a shocking murder happens on campus, Sherlock finds himself in danger and must solve his very first case. The series premiered on March 4, 2026, and broke records even before it aired — the trailer, released on February 5, 2026, set a new record for the most watched Amazon Prime Series trailer in its first seven days. One of the most talked-about things about the show is its music. Director Guy Ritchie filled the series with an exciting mix of classic rock, folk, punk, and even French pop — making every scene feel alive and electric.
Young Sherlock is a 2026 mystery television series created by Matthew Parkhill and developed by Peter Harness and Guy Ritchie. It is inspired by Andrew Lane‘s Young Sherlock Holmes book series.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series Name | Young Sherlock |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Genre | Mystery / Action / Adventure |
| Release Date | March 4, 2026 |
| Total Episodes | 8 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Filming Location | Cardiff, Wales, UK |
| Production Companies | Motive Pictures, Inspirational Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios |
| Score Composer | Christopher Benstead |
| Music Supervisor | Randall Poster |
| Opening Title Song | “Days Are Forgotten” (Young Sherlock Version) – Kasabian |
| Soundtrack Label | Columbia Records |
Who composed the Young Sherlock Soundtrack?
The music of Young Sherlock has two layers — an original score and a curated selection of needle-drop songs.
Christopher Benstead composed the original background score for Young Sherlock. He is a trusted collaborator of Guy Ritchie, having previously scored three of his films: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, The Gentlemen, and The Covenant. A full soundtrack album featuring Benstead’s original score is expected to be announced soon. A full soundtrack album featuring Benstead’s original score will be announced soon.
The opening title sequence uses a very special track. Columbia Records released “Days Are Forgotten (Young Sherlock Version)” by Kasabian as the opening titles song, now available on all major digital music services. The sinuous title sequence, set to Kasabian’s “Days Are Forgotten,” looks and sounds just like the opener for a James Bond film.
Randall Poster served as the Music Supervisor, hand-picking all the needle-drop songs used throughout the eight episodes. The show features an anachronistic soundtrack of 90s indie and folk rock with a bit of Nancy Sinatra tossed in for good measure. This bold musical choice is very typical of Guy Ritchie — he loves to use unexpected, modern-sounding music in historical settings to give scenes extra punch and energy.
Young Sherlock Episode-Wise Songs List
Here is a complete table of every song featured in all 8 episodes of Young Sherlock, as confirmed by verified sources:
Young Sherlock Episode 1 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rocky Road To Dublin | Lankum | Irish Folk |
| 2 | I’m A Man | Smoove & Turrell | Soul / Funk |
| 3 | Neat Neat Neat | The Damned | Punk Rock |
| 4 | Magpie | The Unthanks | English Folk |
| 5 | Don’t Forget Who You Are | Miles Kane | Indie Rock |
Young Sherlock Episode 2 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wild Rover | Lankum | Irish Folk |
| 7 | Devil’s Dance Floor | Flogging Molly | Celtic Punk |
| 8 | Let It Burn | GOAT | Psychedelic Rock |
| 9 | Twa Corbies | Steeleye Span | British Folk Rock |
Young Sherlock Episode 3 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Zadok The Priest (from The Madness of King George) | The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra | Classical / Orchestral |
| 11 | Brahms – Violin Concerto Op 77 | Takako Nishizaki, Slovenská filharmónia, Stephen Gunzenhauser | Classical |
| 12 | Lightning’s Girl | Nancy Sinatra | Pop |
| 13 | Dark Side | Bishop Briggs | Indie Pop / Rock |
Young Sherlock Episode 4 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | The Wizard | Black Sabbath | Heavy Metal |
| 15 | The Man Comes Around | Johnny Cash | Country / Gospel |
Young Sherlock Episode 5 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | A Forest | The Cure | Post-Punk / Gothic Rock |
Young Sherlock Episode 6 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Young Men Dead | The Black Angels | Psychedelic Rock |
| 18 | La Coeur Au Bout Des Doigts | Jacqueline Taieb | French Pop (Yé-yé) |
| 19 | These Dishes Ain’t Gonna Do Themselves | Kabeaushé | Alternative |
| 20 | Let’s Go Get ‘Em | Rebirth Brass Band | New Orleans Brass / Jazz |
| 21 | Special Needs | Placebo | Alternative Rock |
Young Sherlock Episode 7 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Talk Show Host | Radiohead | Alternative Rock |
| 23 | Et Moi, Et Moi, Et Moi | Jacques Dutronc | French Pop |
| 24 | Sur Une Nappe De Restaurant | Jacques Dutronc | French Pop |
| 25 | 7 Heures du Matin | Jacqueline Taieb | French Pop (Yé-yé) |
| 26 | Aflana | Attarazat Addahabia & Faradjallah | Moroccan Funk / Gnawa |
| 27 | Life Is | Jessica Pratt | Folk / Dream Pop |
Young Sherlock Episode 8 Soundtrack
| Song Number | Song Title | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Man on a Mission | The Black Keys | Blues Rock |
Young Sherlock Scene and Song Highlights – What Plays Where?
Some songs in Young Sherlock became instant talking points because of how brilliantly they were used in key scenes:
“The Rocky Road To Dublin” by Lankum kicks off the very first episode with a bare-knuckle prison yard fistfight. This musical choice reflects Guy Ritchie’s previous use of a similar song during the iconic boxing scene in his 2009 movie Sherlock Holmes.
“The Wizard” by Black Sabbath plays in Episode 4. The song is widely recognized for its heavy, blues-influenced sound and is considered one of the few songs in Black Sabbath’s catalog featuring a prominent harmonica, played by Ozzy Osbourne.
“Talk Show Host” by Radiohead appears in Episode 7 as the story moves to Paris, giving the foreign city scenes a moody and tense atmosphere.
“Man on a Mission” by The Black Keys closes out the entire season in Episode 8 — a powerful and fitting rock send-off to Sherlock’s first-ever adventure.
“Days Are Forgotten” by Kasabian opens every episode in the title sequence. The title sequence looks and sounds just like the opener of a James Bond film.
Where Can You Watch and Listen Young Sherlock Soundtrack?
Young Sherlock (Series): The complete first season of all 8 episodes is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The highly anticipated series launched simultaneously in more than 240 countries and territories, giving audiences around the world immediate access to the full season.
Soundtrack / Songs: Viewers of the show can find the curated soundtrack on platforms like YouTube and Spotify. The opening title track “Days Are Forgotten (Young Sherlock Version)” by Kasabian is available on all major digital music services including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
FAQs
Q1. What is Young Sherlock (2026)?
It is an 8-episode mystery series on Amazon Prime Video that tells the origin story of Sherlock Holmes. The series follows a charismatic, youthfully defiant Sherlock Holmes who meets James Moriarty and finds himself dragged into a murder investigation that threatens his liberty.
Q2. Who composed the original score for Young Sherlock?
The original background score was composed by Christopher Benstead. The music supervisor for the show is Randall Poster, who selected all the needle-drop songs.
Q3. What is the opening theme song of Young Sherlock?
The opening title song is “Days Are Forgotten (Young Sherlock Version)” by the British rock band Kasabian. It was released by Columbia Records on March 4, 2026.
Q4. How many songs are in the Young Sherlock soundtrack?
There are 28 licensed songs spread across 8 episodes, plus the opening title track by Kasabian, and an original background score by Christopher Benstead.
Q5. Who directed Young Sherlock?
Guy Ritchie directed the series and also executive produces it. He is the same director who made the Sherlock Holmes films (2009 and 2011) starring Robert Downey Jr.
Q6. Who stars in Young Sherlock?
The cast includes Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes, Dónal Finn as James Moriarty, Zine Tseng as Princess Gulun Shou’an, Joseph Fiennes as Silas Holmes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, and Colin Firth.
Q7. Why does Young Sherlock use modern music in a Victorian setting?
This is a signature move by director Guy Ritchie. He intentionally uses anachronistic (out-of-time) music to make action scenes feel more exciting and modern. He did the same thing in his 2009 Sherlock Holmes film and in other movies like King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
Q8. Where was Young Sherlock filmed?
The series was primarily filmed in Cardiff, Wales, UK. The show also features locations including Oxford, London, Paris, and Constantinople.
Q9. Is there a Young Sherlock Season 2?
As of March 2026, Amazon Prime Video has not officially confirmed or cancelled Season 2. The first season sets up several story threads that point toward a possible continuation.
Q10. Is Young Sherlock based on a book?
Yes. The series is inspired by Andrew Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes book series, itself a pastiche of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original Sherlock Holmes stories.