Is "Sherlock" season 4 the final season for Private Detective Sherlock, Watson and the gang? Reports that "Sherlock" season 4 might be the swan song for the series have been circulating online. This all began when Benedict Cumberbatch teasingly shared in a GQ interview that filming the said season felt like the end of an era.
"Sherlock" first aired in 2010 and amassed an impressive number of viewers along the way. If "Sherlock" season 4 will be the last season for the popular TV sleuth, the fans will certainly agree that it will feel like the end of an era.
Benedict Cumberbatch Busy With New Projects?
One of the speculated reasons why "Sherlock" season 4 is suspected to be the final season for the series is because its lead actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, is reportedly very busy with different projects. The 40-year old actor is tapped to play the role of Doctor Strange in Marvel's upcoming projects.
The role of Doctor Strange is reportedly a very big deal for Benedict Cumberbatch's career, with people close to the actor saying that it could either make or break the English actor's career. The weight of taking on Marvel's newest superhero is suspected to be the reason why "Sherlock" season 4 is on the verge of being the series finale.
Benedict Cumberbatch's take on Doctor Strange is expected to throttle his career upwards, much like how "Iron Man" pumped up Robert Downy Jr.'s career. Although Benedict Cumberbatch is totally slaying his role as the smart-mouthed, adventure-seeking detective in "Sherlock" season 4, the actor might need to choose between the series or Marvel's movie.
"Sherlock" Season 4 - Read Between The Lines
It seems like Benedict Cumberbatch has been subtly dropping hints about the fate of "Sherlock" season 4. In another interview with Vanity Fair, Cumberbatch bluntly said that he does not see himself reprising his role as Sherlock Holmes in the immediate future.
As of writing, there is still no official announcement if "Sherlock" season 4 will indeed be the finale for the well-love BBC series. "Sherlock" season 4 premieres on Jan. 2017. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for more "Sherlock" season 4 news and updates!
