Himesh Patel's casting as Dr John Watson in Enola Holmes 3 puts him alongside a storied line of screen sidekicks who have redefined Sherlock Holmes' closest companion for each new generation. From war-hardened veterans to gender-swapped detectives, film and television have repeatedly reshaped Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's trusted friend.
So who has played the beloved character and truly made him their own? Here is a look at some of the most notable portrayals of Watson across television and film.
