There is no denying that Sherlock Season 5 remains to be one of the most awaited series up to this writing. Aside from its interesting and entertaining plot, numerous viewers are hooked with the British crime television series because of its admirable lead characters – Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman).
Series creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss never debunked the claims that Sherlock Season 5 is, really, happening. However, BBC has not released any official details or a confirmation on the show’s renewal until now. This, then, led fans to formulate theories, speculations, and predictions about the future of the show.
Sherlock Season 5 spoilers and predictions
Rumors are rife that Sherlock Season 5 is very likely to pick up where it left off in the fourth installment. Most, if not all, fans can recall that Eurus Holmes (Sian Brooke) was safely nestled on her closed unit again.
It was, previously, revealed that Eurus has been taunting Sherlock all this time as she, being an expert manipulator, gets thrills whenever she does it to her brother. Benedict’s character even found out that Eurus was the person who murdered his best friend “Redbeard” when they were still young.
In Sherlock Season 5, Watson, Eurus, and Sherlock are expected to have their own stories. Moffat and Gatiss even hinted at the possibility of having a story named the Red-Headed League, which will feature Professor Moriarty (Andrew Scott) planning for a money heist.
Other reports suggested that Sherlock’s dark secrets will be revealed in the yet-to-be-confirmed new installment. There are even speculations claiming that Sherlock and Eurus could work together in solving some high-profile cases in Sherlock Season 5.
Sherlock Season 5 cast and release date
Aside from Benedict Cumberbatch, Sian Brooke, Andrew Scott, and Martin Freeman, other personalities predicted to make a comeback in the fifth season include Rupert Graves (Detective Inspector Greg), Amanda Abbington, Louise Brealey, Unna Stubbs (Mrs. Hudson), and Mark Gatiss (Mycroft Holmes) among others.
As for its release date, nothing has been officially confirmed as of late. However, there have been reports stating that Sherlock Season 5 could hit the small screens in 2021.
Though these spoilers, speculations, and predictions could happen, it should be noted that BBC has not yet released any official announcements about Sherlock Season 5. So, avid followers of the popular series should take these unverified claims with a huge grain of salt until everything is proven true and correct.
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