This week on Geektown Talks To..., we're heading back to Victorian London as Dave Elliott chats with Dougray Scott and Blu Hunt, stars of the new mystery drama Sherlock & Daughter, which arrives on HBO Max UK this November!

Sherlock Holmes has been reinvented countless times over the years, but this latest adaptation brings a fresh twist to the legendary detective's world. David Thewlis (The Sandman, Fargo) stars as an older Sherlock Holmes, whose carefully controlled life is turned upside down by the arrival of Amelia Rojas, a young American woman who believes she may be his daughter.

Blu Hunt (The Originals, The New Mutants) plays Amelia, while Dougray Scott (Batwoman, Mission: Impossible 2) takes on the role of Sherlock's infamous arch-enemy, Professor James Moriarty.

In this spoiler-free conversation, we explore what makes this particular interpretation of Sherlock Holmes different, and how the introduction of Amelia changes the familiar dynamics of Baker Street.

Blu discusses working alongside David Thewlis, developing Amelia's unusual partnership with Sherlock, and the challenges of bringing an independent young American woman into the world of Victorian London.

We also go behind the scenes to discover what it was like recreating 19th-century London in Ireland, from the impressive locations and elaborate sets to the rather less practical realities of Victorian costumes!

Dougray talks about his interpretation of the legendary Moriarty, exploring what makes this version of the criminal mastermind different and the complicated relationship he shares with Sherlock Holmes.

And, with the possibility of a second season still up in the air, we ask both actors where they'd like to see their characters go next.

A quick production note: Dougray unfortunately experienced some rather spectacular internet connection problems during our interview! We've edited out the technical interruptions, but that's why there's a longer section with Blu in the middle before Dougray rejoins us towards the end. Even Moriarty can't defeat a dodgy internet connection...

Sherlock & Daughter premieres Thursday, 5th November 2026 on HBO Max UK.

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On this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave Elliott sits down in person with composer Fil Eisler for an eighth interview, five years after their last conversation.

Fil has created the music for a huge range of film and television projects, including Revenge, Empire, UnREAL, Thunder Force and The Desperate Hour. His latest work includes Netflix’s Outer Banks, CBS dramas Fire Country and Sheriff Country, and the fantasy film Momo.

During the interview, Fil discusses bringing Outer Banks to an end after five seasons, how its music grew alongside the Pogues, and the unusual instrument behind one of the show’s most recognisable themes. He also talks about expanding the world of Fire Country through Sheriff Country, giving the spin-off its own more acoustic identity and encouraging UK viewers to “spot the dulcimer”.

The conversation also explores Fil’s deeply personal connection to Momo and the creation of its end-title song, “Time Is All We Have”, with Sam Ryder. That leads to stories from a songwriting retreat near Glastonbury, rediscovering his songwriting muscles and discovering that Sam apparently possesses an inexhaustible supply of energy.

Elsewhere, Fil takes us around his Los Angeles studio and its collection of guitars, vintage synths, homemade instruments and things which make strange noises when attached to large pieces of metal. There is also a detour into his years touring with Robbie Williams, why he only managed around five minutes of Netflix’s Robbie documentary.

Finally, Fil shares his candid thoughts on AI-generated music, why the creative process matters more than simply producing an end result, and the importance of keeping music, film and art connected to actual human beings.

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