Even before the release date of the upcoming Christmas special, fans have already been begging for more "Sherlock" season 4 details. While the series hasn't been cancelled, it seems it will be the last installment as the huge stars may be too busy to make more.
While the buzz on the "Sherlock" Christmas special has been gaining ground nearing its premiere date, season 4 questions still have surfaced. For sure, season 4 will be made, but the release date remains unknown. However, showrunner Steven Moffat has assured fans that Dr. Sherlock Holmes will continue on even after season 4.
In an interview with Variety, Moffat confirmed that there's more "Sherlock" coming.
"It is definitely going to last five more years, I've seen the business plan," he shared. "It's not going anywhere. And I think we can go past that. It's television's own legend. It will just keep going."
However, it has been common knowledge that Benedict Cumberbatch has become a bigger star than he was a few "Sherlock" seasons back. While of course, the actor has professed his love for his character, other opportunities could hamper the production of season 4.
MoviePilot pointed out this theory, stating that with Benedict Cumberbatch's line up movies including his big debut as a superhero in "Doctor Strange" set for 2016 release, there could be little time left to make "Sherlock" season 4.
Basically, there are two options: "Sherlock" goes in line to fit Cumberbatch's schedule, or season 4 continues with a different Dr. Holmes. Moffat, however, has already answered such theories and well, they really don't enlighten fans that much.
In the context of "Doctor Who," Moffat shared in the same interview that, "It's a television predator designed to survive any environment because you can replace absolutely everybody. Most shows you can't do that with." Meaning everyone is replaceable. But then, he continues with, "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."
So, no more chapters after "Sherlock" season 4 if Benedict Cumberbatch grows too busy to make them? Surely, a replacement will be utterly pointless, so a reboot then?
