Netflix fans spooked by trailer for terrifying new Sherlock spin-off series The Irregulars

NETFLIX fans have been left seriously spooked out by the trailer for terrifying new Sherlock spin-off series The Irregulars.

The brand new crime drama - created by Tom Bidwell - is set to hit our screens next month.

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On Monday fans were given a glimpse of what to expect when the eight-episode series lands on the popular streaming service.

The new show, based in 19th century London, follows a group youngsters who try to figure out the person behind a series of supernatural crimes.

The voice over starts off by telling fans: "A darkness has come to London, something moves through the streets, like the shadow of a nightmare...

"It evisarates all who stand against it...."

And a group of five friends are the only ones who can save the city. If hey fail, there could be serious consequences.

The voice over finishes the teaser by asking the viewer: "You think you've seen horror?

"You know nothing of what it is to be afraid..."

And many fans took to the comments section to share how spooked out they were.

One wrote: "Spooky sherlock! Yes please just what I ordered from 2021!"

A second added: "Ohhh...Great! A detective Horror Mystery Series...."

A third simply said: "Oh interesting. I don't like to be afraid... but I will watch it."

Meanwhile others took to Twitter to share their excitement about the new show.

One tweeted: "#theirregulars is a thing, I actually can’t wait to watch it @ Netflix."

Another wrote: "PLEASE I'M SO EXCITED #theirregulars

A third said: "I have been waiting for this one to hit Netflix. I can’t wait to finally be able to watch it next month!#TheIrregulars

A fourth wrote: ";I forgot how to breathe right now #theirregulars

A fifth chimed in: "Just watched “the Irregulars” official teaser and I’m like f** to the yeah."

Thaddea Graham will play Bea - the leader of the Irregulars, Darci Shaw will take on the role of Bea's sister Jessie and Jojo Macari will play their pal Billy.

Black Mirror star McKell David and Catch-22 legend Harrison Osterfield are the two final members of the gang.

The five Irregulars are also joined by some other familiar faces.

Inbetweeners star Henry Lloyd-Hughes will play Sherlock Holmes and Royce Pierreson will take on the role of Dr Watson.

Filming for the show started in late 2019 and after Covid-19 hit, production came to a halt.

Then in August last year, once restrictions had lifted, filming resumed.

The Irregulars airs on March 26, 2021 on Netflix