Sherlock from BBC One will start production on its fourth season next year, but fans have nothing to worry about when it comes to the series being cancelled – at least not yet. The series, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch, will continue as long as he wants to play the character and BBC One wants to keep the series on the air.
Steven Moffat, one of the creators of the series, spoke about Sherlock briefly during an interview about Doctor Who with The Huffington Post. He compared Sherlock with Doctor Who, who has gone through several actors in the title role. That will not happen with Sherlock.
“For example, once Benedict Cumberbatch gives up ‘Sherlock,’ what are we going to do? We are going to stop, that’s what we are going to do.”
For now, Cumberbatch is very happy to continue on with the series. It is his schedule that has a tendency to get in the way. He called the role “invigorating” at an event last year.
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First – While the title might be accurate, it’s also intentionally misleading to make it sound as though the show was likely to end. That’s just annoying. ———————————————– I liked the first couple of seasons enough to watch them at least 3 times each. Chemistry between Cumberbatch and Freeman was great and apparent from the first episode. Both looked like they were having fun in their respective roles and that made the show fun to watch. As the years have gone by I still like the show but I don’t get as excited about the announcement for an upcoming season.… Read more »
I love this show. I just wish they put out more than three meesely episodes once every two years. I get that Cumberbatch, and now Martin as well, are busy with movies, but it seems to me that there’s time for at least a bit more episodes.
Having watched a number of Sherlock Holmes series and movies, I have found. this series, by far, to be the best. The writing, directing, and, most importantly, the acting are superb! I eagerly look forward to each episode.
You just don’t get any better than the pairing of this series’ top two characters, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman ! This is one of the best renditions of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries !! WELL DONE !!! Please continue to make this series ! Well written. Well produced. Highly entertaining !! You couldn’t ask for better !!