Overview
- Steven Moffat said on the Half the Picture podcast that he would revisit Sherlock if he can "persuade everybody else," noting there are many original stories left to adapt and that the leads are now nearer the ages of the characters.
- Benedict Cumberbatch has said any comeback would have to be "better than it ever was," signaling he would only return for work of exceptional quality.
- Martin Freeman has described the door to returning as "never a completely shut door" while saying he personally prefers stories that have a clear end.
- Mark Gatiss told media in June 2025 that the two leads did not want to make more episodes, which, together with scheduling and the need to align writers, producers and the BBC, creates major practical hurdles for any revival.
- Sherlock first aired in 2010 and went on hiatus after its 2017 run of four series and a special, and fans and the BBC face the challenge of meeting high expectations if a revival is to proceed.