Why isn't Sherlock Holmes married?

I'm afraid that the questioner's cultural bias is showing here. There is no reason that someone should be married if he or she doesn't want to be married. read more

The fictional character of Sherlock Holmes, in all of his extended incarnations, has been shown to be quite attractive to women. It is he that chooses not to marry. read more

Sherlock Holmes didn't take a fancy to women though he was engaged to Charles Augustus Milverton's maid, and, then, only to aid in solving the case. He criticizes women's intellect until he has an encounter with Irene Adler -- the only woman to beat Holmes -- whom he referred to as"The Woman". read more

Hans Zimmer's score is so perfect you'll think it has always been Holmes' theme, Downey's take on Sherlock as annoyingly obsessive-compulsive is a perfectly valid interpretation and a Satanic cult scenario, featuring a seemingly supernatural scoundrel by the name of Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) is awesomely gothic. read more