Amanda Abbington To Lead New Detective Series Jones 8 Years After Sherlock

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington is set to head up a new, upcoming detective mystery series. Abbington had a prominent role in the BBC drama, as well as supporting turns in mr. Selfridge and the Harlan Coben miniseries Safe. Most recently, she appeared in two episodes of the hit BBC anthology black comedy drama Inside No. 9.

But Abbington’s stint on Sherlock remains her most memorable, where she plays a complicated and captivating character. It also gave her experience in the crime mystery genre. With a diverse filmography and strong range of characters, Abbington has enjoyed a varied career on the small screen and will add to that with her newest role.

for Varietythe actress, who played Mary Morstan in Sherlockwill star in the six-part Portuguese drama Jonescreated by Bruno Gascon. She will appear alongside Portuguese star José Pimentão in the supernatural, black-comedy whodunit series from Caracol Studios for RTP. Jones’ international distribution will be handled by Austria’s ORF Enterprises.

Abbington plays the role of Eve in the new show, described as a “sharp-witted, off-kilter actress” who finds herself drawn into a criminal investigation led by Pimentão’s detective Oliver Jones. The series has shades of Agatha Christie to it, and Abbington should be right at home, considering her experience, which gives the show prominent global appeal.

Jones is an intriguing offering from Portuguese TV and could prove a hit with international audiences, especially if it lands streaming. Having Abbington on board also grounds the show, allowing her to bring a wealth of acting talent to a character who is complex, layered, interesting, and unique.

Jones promises to be an exciting, amusing, and immersive show, with a strong focus on detective drama, while also featuring supernatural elements that set it apart as original and interesting. How successful the show will become is unclear right now, but the high-concept idea and story certainly give it a strong chance of success on the global stage.

Portugal has strong ambitions for international TV success, and the popularity of the acclaimed Cold War spy thriller Glorythe country’s first scripted TV show for Netflix, has certainly laid the groundwork. Jones definitely could become a worldwide hit, and Amanda Abbington‘s addition to the cast will be a huge coup for its chances of long-term success.

Sherlock

7/10

Release Date

2010 – 2017-00-00

Showrunner

Steven Moffat

Directors

Steven Moffat