Sherlock Creator Mark Gatiss Reveals Inspiration Behind New PBS Detective Drama Bookish

When the show launched in the UK in the summer of 2025, it was an instant success, even earning a second season renewal months before the first season aired on U&Alibi. While created and written by Gatiss, Bookish isn’t as fast-paced as his previous hit, Sherlock, it’s clear throughout every episode how much Gatiss loves the work of Arthur Conan Doyle and the mystery genre.








