Sherlockco-creator Steven Moffat continues to fuel excitement for season 5 of the acclaimed BBC crime drama.The beloved modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective stories,Sherlockran from 2010 to 2017 and featured Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the show brought the famous sleuth into the 21st century, bringing humor and thrilling drama to its intricate mysteries. With the last episode airing seven years ago, however,demand remains forSherlockseason 5as there hasn’t been any progress.
In an interview withSFX, Moffat discussed the prospects ofSherlockseason 5,following producer Sue Vertue’s recent comments on the award-winning series’ potential revival.He emphasized that while no concrete plans are in place, he and Gatiss remain enthusiastic about the idea of revisiting the show withseason 5. The creator evensuggested visiting an older version of Sherlock and John. Here’s what he had to say:
“I’d love to do it again. Look, it’s not a format that wears out. It’s over a hundred years old and going strong, so why aren’t we making more?
Sue only said that because she was askedand suddenly it becomes an announcement about a film. There is no news here. We’re just fending off that question, as ever.
We would happily do it again and I hope someday that we do. It seems perverse not to. You make enough shows in your lifetime that no one gives a flying one about, so it’s nice to have one that people are passionate about. It’s almost presumptuous, almost arrogant, not to do it again.But there are no hard plans, none at all.
[We] actually do have an idea. The idea is basically go back and do it again—but slightly more specific than that…It would be nice to see them just a little bit older, because it was always very foregrounded in our version that they were younger, let alone the fact that they were updated. It’d be quite nice to see them at more of a Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke age, a bit more Rathbone and Bruce. I think that would be lovely. Now we can see the more famously middle-aged version.
There’s an audience waiting for it. It seems madness not to do it.”
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The Possibility Of Another Season Continues To Grow
Moffat’s remarks keep hopes alive forSherlockseason 5, even as its production remains uncertain. His comments follow Vertue’s optimistic yet measured statements on the television series' next installment. In October,Vertue spoke optimistically aboutSherlock’s futurebut pointed out one obstacle:“We love that show and there is a future for it […] It’s just getting everybody aligned,it’s getting the actors to want to do it.”
From Guy Ritchie’sSherlock Holmesfilms to Netflix’sEnola Holmesfranchise, the appetite for new takes on Conan Doyle’s 19th-century detective remains strong.
While the creative team undoubtedly would love to revisit the series,any continuation would hinge on aligning the schedules and enthusiasm of the cast, particularly Cumberbatch and Freeman. Both actors have since become household names, with prominent roles in the MCU and other major projects, includingGuy Ritchie’s next feature,Wife & Dog, which is set to star Cumberbatch alongside Rosamund Pike and Anthony Hopkins, and Freeman’s upcoming family detective filmFlavia.
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Sherlock’s future has also been propelled by the broader popularity of HolmesianBritish murder mysteries. From Guy Ritchie’sSherlock Holmesfilms to Netflix’sEnola Holmesfranchise,the appetite for new takes on Conan Doyle’s 19th-century detective remains strong. A potentialSherlockseason 5 could leverage the show’s legacy to offer something fresh yet familiar to viewers akin to Jeremy Brett’s reportedly definitive portrayal of the titular detective in the 1984 TV seriesSherlock Holmes.
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There Is Still Time To Revive Sherlock For A New Era
Moffat’s enthusiasm forSherlockseason 5 emphasizes the series' lasting impact and potential for new mysteries. Revisiting an older version of Sherlock and Watson is a great way to offer compelling character growth while rekindling the brilliant chemistry of the two crime solvers from earlier seasons. Though cast availability remains a challenge, the creators’ passion and the audience’s unwavering interest inSherlockseason 5 suggest that the door for a return is far from closed.
Sherlock
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In this incarnation of Sherlock from creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman assume the roles of Sherlock and Watson as they establish their partnership and begin solving strange mysteries throughout the U.K. and beyond. Set in a more 2010’s modern setting, Sherlock’s eccentric and complex nature is accentuated as he solves seemingly supernatural crimes with unparalleled intellect while struggling to connect with others on a human level. Meanwhile, Watson blogs the stories summarizing their cases while building a strained but caring friendship with his new partner.
