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# British TV Show Fansites
Sherlockology is the Ultimate Destination for BBC Sherlock Fans

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-09 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sherlockology
References: [shortyawards](http://shortyawards.com/Sherlockology) & [sherlockology](http://www.sherlockology.com/)

[BBC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbc-orbit) television show 'Sherlock' has been such a success that one devoted fan has created Sherlockology. Sherlockology is a website that acts as a [comprehensive guide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everythinglist) for the show. Although there are similar endeavors for other programs, Sherlockology has proven to be so helpful and insightful, that it won an accolade from the Shorty Awards two years in a row.

Sherlockology allows fans to delve deeper into the BBC television show, enjoy [fun behind-the-scene segments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-after-the-movie) as well as recap episodes in order to come away with more information. As any avid fan of the Sherlock franchise knows, there is more than meets the eyes when it comes to mystery plots and unique characters. In addition to that, Sherlockology posts related news and events for fans to indulge in.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Fan-based TV Show Websites:** Creating websites for TV show fans has the potential to increase engagement and interest in popular shows.
- **Comprehensive Fan Guides:** Developing comprehensive guides for popular shows can provide fans with exclusive content and insights and create a dedicated following.
- **Online Communities for TV Show Fans:** Developing online communities for TV show fans can create an engaged and dedicated fan base while increasing interest and viewership of popular shows.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create comprehensive websites and resources for dedicated followers of popular shows like Sherlock to enhance the fan experience.
- **Digital Media:** Digital media companies can build comprehensive fan-based websites for popular TV shows to create a dedicated following and increase user engagement and retention.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising firms can leverage comprehensive fan-based websites and online communities to increase interest and viewership of popular TV shows through targeted campaigns and promotions.

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