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Prime Video renews Young Sherlock for second season
Guy Ritchie to direct opening episode as hit origin series returns after strong global debut.
MUMBAI: The game is afoot once more and this time, young Sherlock is already one step ahead of cancellation. Prime Video has officially renewed the irreverent, action-packed mystery Young Sherlock for a second season, with visionary director Guy Ritchie returning to helm the first episode. Starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as a youthful, defiant Sherlock Holmes, the series delivers a fresh, dangerous twist on the world’s greatest detective’s origin story.
All eight episodes of Season One, which premiered earlier this year, remain available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. The show has proven to be no mere deduction, in its first 28 days, it reached 45 million viewers worldwide, landing in the streamer’s all-time top 10 for Prime Original seasons. It claimed the number one spot in over 95 countries, with 63 per cent of its audience coming from international markets and particularly strong showings in the UK, India, and Germany.
The Season One trailer smashed records too, racking up 223 million views in its first seven days, the most-watched series trailer ever for Prime Video in that timeframe. Critics were equally impressed: Season One earned Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers hailing it as “sensational” (Variety), a “masterpiece” (Screen Rant), and “stunning” (The Wrap).
Amazon MGM Studios head of global television Peter Friedlander said the series has that rare magic, “Millions of fans around the world aren’t just watching a detective story, they’re falling in love with the origin of an icon. Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill have cracked the code on making Sherlock’s early years feel fresh, dangerous, and utterly addictive.”
In Season One, a charismatic young Sherlock crosses paths with a compelling new take on James Moriarty (played by Dónal Finn) and is pulled into his first-ever case, a globe-trotting conspiracy involving murder, anarchy, and an explosive showdown that shapes his future. The story unfolds across vibrant Victorian England and adventures abroad, capturing the anarchic spirit of the adolescent who would one day become Baker Street’s legendary resident.
The ensemble cast also features Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, Colin Firth, and Zine Tseng.
Created for television and showrun by Matthew Parkhill, the series boasts an impressive producing team including Guy Ritchie as executive producer. Motive Pictures handled physical production.
With its breezy blend of wit, high-octane action, and clever reimagining of a beloved icon, Young Sherlock has struck a chord across generations and borders. Now, as the detective’s next chapter beckons, fans can expect more globe-trotting intrigue, sharper deductions, and that signature Ritchie flair. Elementary? Perhaps. Addictively entertaining? Most definitely. The sleuthing continues.
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Wipro hires 7,500 freshers, withholds FY27 hiring outlook
Profit rises to Rs 3,522 crore, Rs 15,000 crore buyback announced.
MUMBAI- Hiring may be on, but visibility is off, Wipro is adding talent even as it pauses the crystal ball. The company hired 7,500 freshers in FY26 but stopped short of offering any hiring outlook for FY27, underscoring the uncertainty gripping the IT services sector as it pivots towards an AI-led operating model.
The disclosure came alongside its fourth-quarter earnings, where management flagged volatile demand conditions and refrained from committing to future workforce expansion. Chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil noted that over 3,000 of the total hires were onboarded in the March quarter alone, signalling continued intake despite a lack of clarity on deployment pipelines.
This divergence active hiring without forward guidance reflects a broader industry pattern where talent acquisition continues even as deal conversions remain uneven and client spending cycles stretch. Wipro expects its IT services revenue for the June quarter to range between a decline of 2 per cent and flat growth sequentially in constant currency terms, reinforcing near-term caution.
Chief executive officer Srini Pallia pointed to artificial intelligence as both a disruptor and an opportunity. He said evolving client priorities are pushing the company towards outcome-driven engagements, with Wipro increasingly focusing on a services-as-software model through its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. The shift marks a structural change from traditional headcount-led growth to AI-enabled delivery frameworks.
The company has already committed over $1 billion to its AI ecosystem, with investors closely watching how these investments translate into revenue. For now, the numbers present a mixed picture. Net profit rose sequentially to Rs 3,522 crore, while revenue grew 3 per cent to Rs 24,236 crore. However, core IT services performance remained under pressure, with full-year revenue declining 0.3 per cent in dollar terms and 1.6 per cent in constant currency.
Large deal bookings offered a counterpoint, rising 45.4 per cent year-on-year to $7.8 billion, highlighting a widening gap between deal wins and actual revenue realisation. On a quarterly basis, IT services revenue slipped 1.2 per cent sequentially, signalling continued softness in execution.
Margins, however, told a more optimistic story. Operating margins expanded to 17.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, up from 14.8 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost discipline. That said, the company cautioned that upcoming wage hikes and the ramp-up of large deals could exert pressure going forward.
Attrition stood at 13.8 per cent in the March quarter, indicating stabilisation after periods of elevated churn. Alongside its earnings, Wipro also announced a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns, with a payout ratio of 88 per cent over the past three years.
Taken together, the numbers capture a company in transition investing in AI, maintaining hiring momentum, but navigating a demand environment where growth is uneven and visibility remains limited.
