Graham shines as the headstrong de-facto leader of The Irregulars, and her interactions with Pierreson’s Watson are often episodic highlights. Loosely based on the Baker Street Irregulars – a gang of streetwise kids who Sherlock uses to help him solve cases in three of Conan Doyle’s stories – Netflix’s adaptation dispenses with the source material’s white, all-male lineup for a diverse, charismatic cast. It’s a shame when this happens as there are instances where The Irregulars does move along at a productive pace it just doesn’t happen consistently across its eight episodes. Positive exchanges between characters can turn negative without a moment’s hesitation, and only add to the sense that there has to be some drama at any given point.
There are times, though, where scenes play out for longer than they need to, or conversations move too quickly to fully address important plot points. Some episodes flow better than others, so it isn’t a series-wide problem. Some moments feel too telegraphed and viewers can feasibly work out plot points before they’re revealed in the show – which kills the suspense entirely.
Too often The Irregulars will waste a lot of time guiding you through each character’s actions and reasoning, which ultimately isn’t necessary. Things pick up from episode 4 onwards, but much of what could make The Irregulars a riveting watch is bogged down by some daft story beats as it nears the finale, as well as some issues with exposition and pacing.
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