Summary
Running from 2012 to 2017, BBC’sSherlockproved to be an instant hit among fans worldwide. Benedict Cumberbatch played Sherlock Holmes, while Martin Freeman played his companion, Dr. John Watson.Sherlocktook audiences on a fast-paced adventure that saw them work together to solve mysteries in a modern London setting.
Sherlockwas hugely popular due to its pacing, witty dialogue, and for bringing classic tales to a modern audience in a fresh and innovative way. The series helped toraise the profile of both Cumberbatch and Freeman, while various other big-name stars, such as Andrew Scott, got the chance to showcase their acting chops. However, the series only boasted 13 episodes, leaving audiences wanting much more from this world, and former writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat teased the possibility of it returning.
During an interview withSFX Magazine, Moffat said, “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 asked and suddenly it becomes an announcement about a film! There is no new 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,” he said. “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.”
Sherlockwas the UK’s most-watched drama series since 2001 upon its release, gaining 12.72 million for the opening episode of the third series, and that proves there is an active audience waiting to be served more content from this world. The series was smart and ahead of its time in many ways due to how Sherlock would work out the puzzles put in front of him, all while still being rather arrogant. The series proved tohave enough wit and intelligenceto be entertaining, and that is why bringing it back would be a hit.
TheSherlock Holmesfranchisehas been explored in detail over the years in various ways. However, how this particular project handled the stories proved to be fresh and innovative, hence its success and popularity. However, there are still manySherlock Holmesstories that could be focused on if the show were to return, plus it’s an easy genre to add more content to in a creative manner, which opens it up for further expansion.
Sherlock being brought back viaanother television series or a one-off moviewould be a popular choice. The former BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning series gripped people due to its detailed storyline and the way clues would be uniquely woven into the narrative in a bid to keep people guessing. Fans would be happy to seeSherlockreturn, but considering the star power of Freeman and Cumberbatch, doing so might not be as simple as it seems.
