'' Sherlock '' has been praised for the quality of its writing , acting , and direction . It has been nominated for numerous awards including Emmys , BAFTAs and a Golden Globe , winning several awards across a variety of categories . The show won in three categories at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Cumberbatch , Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Freeman and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries , Movie or a Dramatic Special for Moffat . Two years later , it won Outstanding Television Movie . In addition , the show was also honoured with a Peabody Award in 2011 . The third series became the UK 's most watched drama series since 2001 . '' Sherlock '' has been sold to 180 territories
66th Primetime Emmy Awards
66th Primetime Emmy Awards
Sherlock (TV series)