Female Detectives on TV and in Books

Detective Dames Prove That Mystery-Solving Can Be Sexy

January 23, 2013

Dr. Joan Watson

Female Detectives on TV and in Books

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by Tara Block 3

Dr. Joan Watson

In the new Sherlock Holmes-inspired show Elementary, Dr. Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) is a former surgeon hired by Sherlock's father to be his sober sponsor after he leaves rehab. While Joan is helping Sherlock recover from his addiction, she also assists him as he solve crimes for the NYPD. We're excited to learn more about Joan (and witness the sexual tension between the partners) as the inaugural season progresses.

2 / 20

by Tara Block 3

Dr. Joan Watson

In the new Sherlock Holmes-inspired show Elementary, Dr. Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) is a former surgeon hired by Sherlock's father to be his sober sponsor after he leaves rehab. While Joan is helping Sherlock recover from his addiction, she also assists him as he solve crimes for the NYPD. We're excited to learn more about Joan (and witness the sexual tension between the partners) as the inaugural season progresses.

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3 Comments

Qthushbear

Qthushbear 4 weeks 5 days

Not a bad list… But how could you leave out Honey West? I may be wrong, but as far as I can ascertain, she was one of the first female private eyes featured on the small screen. And what about Emma Peel from The Avengers? Classy, sexy, and tough.

mix tape 1 year 40 weeks

I read all of the Nancy Drew novels when I was a kid. I think she was always an idol for me both in character and style. Such class!

jadenirvana 1 year 40 weeks

Awesome post! I'm writing my first mystery novel now, so hopefully someday you'll have a new heroine to add to your list:)