Sherlock: Each Main Character Ranked From Worst To Best

7. DI Lestrade

Rupert Graves is a massively underrated performer, with a vast career under his belt, and a few notable roles in impressive projects, but his position in Sherlock is one of the most prominent. DI Lestrade - full name Greg Lestrade - acts as a great buffer between Sherlock and Scotland Yard, but sadly that's mostly where his character remains.

The talented actor does a really good job of bringing personality to a role that might otherwise have felt dull. His serious mannerisms display plenty of professionalism, but it is undercut with a sarcasm that keeps him feeling unique and endearing. The character works as he needs to act as a professional handler of Sherlock, yet is so entwined into the detectives personal life that he comes across far more personal.

With that being said, the role doesn't have as much agency as might be expected from the metropolitan police force. He is often presented to be lacking in intelligence - at least compared to Holmes - and this makes it difficult to trust his detective skills.

Lestrade is mostly well done, but holds an easy place at the lower end of the list.