New Crime Drama ‘Moriarty’ Inspired By Sherlock Holmes’ Evil Nemesis

A crime drama series titled Moriarty, inspired by Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis Professor James Moriarty, is now in development. The show reimagines the classic villain as a Criminal Psychology professor at Durham University who secretly masterminds sophisticated crimes in Northern England. When a rival criminal threatens his empire, Moriarty joins police as a consultant, partnering with Detective Imogen Burrows while hiding his true identity. “Moriarty will show audiences what it takes to be a criminal genius,” said producers, adding that the series puts “a fresh spin on the procedural crime format with an unconventionally brilliant protagonist.”