Sherlock Bbc Season 3 Episode 2 Air DateSherlock season 5 Steven Moffat, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and the BBC on whether show will return. The fourth season of Sherlock has all too quickly concluded, leaving fans reeling over numerous unanswered questions and an unquenched thirst for more mystery solving. Unfortunately, a fifth season of the BBC drama is all but certain, mainly thanks to Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freemans hugely busy schedules. Despite both actors saying they would like to return, theres an increasing amount of doubt over season five. So, what have the show runners said so far Steven Moffat, one of the shows creators and writer, said at a recent screening If this is the last time and Im not planning on it to be, but it might be it is possible that we could end it. He continued We couldnt have it ended it on any previous series because they always ended on walloping, great cliffhangers. But it absolutely could be. Benedict Cumberbatch, meanwhile, has previously gone out of his way to rubbish rumours the show would not be returning. Culture TV Radio News Sherlock season 4 episode 3 leaked What time and when does The Final Problem start How to watch Benedict Cumberbatchs BBC series. The Abominable Bride. The Great Night Of Shiva Full Episode. Watch Home From The Hill Online Ibtimes more. Sherlock and John investigate a ghostly bride who appears to have committed murder. Speaking to AP, he said. But these days we want everything yesterday, were never sated, we want whats next, whats next, whats next. And I think, Wow, theres hours of telly you havent watched yet, you know So lets just enjoy them. Even with all the uncertainty, the BBC remain as optimistic as ever, with RT claiming a BBC source believes another series definitely wont take place next January but is reasonably hopeful regarding a new series the following year. Chances are the broadcaster may be rethinking plans to commission another series the last episode saw Sherlocks audience drop to an all time low for the show, overnight ratings seeing under 6 million people tune in. Sherlock Bbc Season 3 Episode 2' title='Sherlock Bbc Season 3 Episode 2' />However, much of this may have been due to the episode leaking early in Russian.