Overview
- The Final Problem is a four-episode Spanish miniseries that premiered on Netflix on Friday, September 25, 2026, and is now available to stream.
- The plot follows Benjamin Basil, an aging actor famous for playing Sherlock Holmes, who applies Holmes-like observation to probe a suspicious death at a storm‑stranded island hotel.
- José Coronado’s portrayal of Basil is widely singled out as the series’ main strength, with reviewers calling his performance engaging and well suited to the material.
- Critics split on execution, with complaints focused on the show’s glacial pacing, underdeveloped supporting characters, and a finale some reviewers found an unsatisfying payoff.
- The four-episode, period-set whodunit is positioned as a compact literary adaptation that emphasizes atmosphere and homage over puzzle reinvention, fitting Netflix’s recent push for high-profile prestige crime projects.