Benedict Cumberbatch

TV roles

Best TV shows featuring Benedict Cumberbatch

Every Benedict Cumberbatch series we track, ranked by real viewer rating — led by Sherlock at 8.9. Where to stream each is one tap away.

Benedict's full profileTop TV shows, ranked

Benedict Cumberbatch's shows, ranked 24

  1. Sherlock posterSherlock (2010–2017)as Sherlock Holmes · hulu · amc plus · Drama8.9
  2. What If...? posterWhat If...? (2021)as Doctor Strange (voice)8.0
  3. Good Omens posterGood Omens (2019)as Satan (voice)8.0
  4. The Simpsons posterThe Simpsons (1989)as Severus Snape / Prime Minister (voice)8.0
  5. WWI's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig posterWWI's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig (2012)as Narrator (Voice)8.0
  6. The Last Enemy posterThe Last Enemy (2008–2008)as Stephen Ezard · pbs masterpiece · Drama · Romance7.9
  7. Agatha Christie's Marple posterAgatha Christie's Marple (2004)as Luke Fitzwilliam7.8
  8. Parade's End posterParade's End (2012–2012)as Christopher Tietjens · hbo max · youtube tv · Drama7.8
  9. Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking posterInto the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)as Stephen Hawking7.8
  10. Spooks posterSpooks (2002)as Jim North7.7
  11. Silent Witness posterSilent Witness (1996)as Warren Reid7.6
  12. Fortysomething posterFortysomething (2003)as Rory Slippery7.5
  13. Patrick Melrose posterPatrick Melrose (2018)as Patrick Melrose7.5
  14. The Hollow Crown posterThe Hollow Crown (2012)as Richard7.5
  15. Stephen Hawking's Grand Design posterStephen Hawking's Grand Design (2012)as Narrator (voice)7.5
  16. Marvel Studios Legends posterMarvel Studios Legends (2021)as Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange (archive footage) (uncredited)7.4
  17. Nathan Barley posterNathan Barley (2005)as Robin7.3
  18. Heartbeat posterHeartbeat (1992)as Toby Fisher7.2
  19. Eric posterEric (2024)as Vincent7.0
  20. Tipping the Velvet posterTipping the Velvet (2002)as Freddy6.8
  21. Dunkirk posterDunkirk (2004)as Lt Jimmy Langley6.4
  22. Cambridge Spies posterCambridge Spies (2003)as Edward Hand6.4
  23. Small Island posterSmall Island (2009)as Bernard6.2
  24. To the Ends of the Earth posterTo the Ends of the Earth (2005–2005)as Edmund Talbot · amazon prime video · Drama · History

Good to know

What is Benedict Cumberbatch's best TV show?

Sherlock (2010–2017) is Benedict Cumberbatch's highest-rated series here, at ★ 8.9.

How many TV shows has Benedict Cumberbatch been in?

We track 24 Benedict Cumberbatch shows, averaging ★ 7.5 — ranked here by viewer rating.

Where can I watch Benedict's shows?

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Highest rated8.9Sherlock

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ProfileBenedict Cumberbatch: shows, age & roles

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