The Irregulars
2021
Original language: English
- drama
- mystery
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
In Victorian London, a gang of troubled street teens are manipulated into solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson and his mysterious business partner, the elusive Sherlock Holmes. As the crimes take on a horrifying supernatural edge and a dark power emerges, it'll be up to the Irregulars to come together to save not only London but the entire world.
What it’s like
Gritty, smoky Victorian London rendered in murky browns, coal-grey skies and gaslit alleys, with handheld camerawork that stays close to the grime and the crowded street life. The look leans toward a modern TV sheen rather than a hushed period drama: colour is saturated where the supernatural intrudes, and the sets feel lived-in and dirty. The score brings synth pulses and driving percussion over the period detail, so the mood alternates between scrappy hustle and creeping dread. Vibe-wise it is irreverent and bittersweet, a streetwise, slightly anachronistic take on the Holmes mythos with a suspenseful, uneasy undertow. It suits a weekend binge with the lights half down, or a late-evening watch when you want something with energy and a rough edge. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with plenty of mystery beats and a steady build toward the supernatural threat. The emotional core is a loose found family of damaged teenagers slowly learning to trust one another, with the sharp edge of exploitation running beneath their loyalty. Violence is regular and sometimes brutal, with some gore and grim peril, and there is frequent coarse language and dark themes of abuse of children. It is for viewers who enjoy period mysteries with a gang-film heart and a modern, restless energy.
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