Sherlock Season 5: Release date, Cast and Plot

Sherlock is a British mystery/crime drama television series based on the detective stories ‘Sherlock Holmes’ by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. The show’s season 5 is a sequel to the Sherlock film. 

The series four seasons aired on BBC in 2010 became a massive hit on Netflix. In 2017, the last episode was aired, and the latest episode was titled “The Final Problem.”

Fans worldwide couldn’t get enough of the modern and intelligent detective series set in the present period, while the special features a Victorian-era story matching the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Fans are also anxious to know if they could get a Sherlock season 5 soon? To learn more about the upcoming season, here’s what you need to know.

Will Sherlock Return with Season 5?

It’s unclear whether Sherlok will be back with the fifth season. However, Benedict Cumberbatch revealed to Collider in 2021 about the odds of Sherlock Season 5. Cumberbatch disclosed to fans that the series might take a while to launch or “maybe it could be a film rather than the series.”

He added “I’m the worst person to ask this because I never say never, obviously. But I don’t know. And I’m the worst person to ask because my slate’s pretty, pretty full at the moment, as is Martin [Freeman, Watson] and all the other key players involved. So, who knows? Maybe one day, if the script’s right. And I say ‘the script,’ maybe it could be a film rather than the series. Who knows? But anyway, not for now.”

Mark Gatiss also stated: “Our original intention of the series was to go back to the beginning and see them as younger men and… restore it to its factory settings. But I think what’s actually happened is that we have now done the story of how the Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson that we have always known, how they became those men. It’s actually really a backstory.”

So whether or not there will be Sherlock Season 5, Moffat expressed, “If this was the last time – we’re not planning it, but it might be, it’s possible – we could end it there. We couldn’t have ended it on any of the previous series because they always ended up with whopping great cliffhangers.”

Sherlock Season 5 Release Date

Sherlock season 5 hasn’t been announced in years. As of 2024, there has been no progress on Sherlock season 5, however as Sherlock Holmes is public domain, fresh adaptations will always exist. 

Sherlock Season 5 has no motivation because the performers are busy, there’s no new story, and the show has fallen off. Sherlock Holmes is one of the cheapest IPs to base television content on, therefore the BBC’s only incentive to keep making season 5 is that Doyle’s works are in the public domain. Let’s see what happens next; do watch out for more updates!

“I want another Sherlock season. I think that character has so much potential,” actor Benedict Cumberbatch said, suggesting a renewal!

Sherlock’s fifth season has not been announced by the cast or producers, but actor Benedict Cumberbatch suggested a renewal, and we just can’t wait omgg!

Sherlock, a BBC favorite, consistently draws high viewership, with its fourth season being the highest-rated. It goes without saying that the audiences want a fifth season, and well, so do the cast and creators. In an interview, Benedict Cumberbatch declared, “I want another Sherlock season. I think that character has so much potential.”

However, some obstacles could impede a fifth Sherlock season. You see, the cast and crew scheduling is difficult. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are busy actors, making it hard to schedule a Sherlock season. Besides, the series’ artistic direction could be another issue. Sherlock’s creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss left, and now there needs to be a new creative team before a fifth season can be made.

At the time of this writing, Sherlock’s fifth season renewal is uncertain, even though the show is highly popular. However, we anticipate that Sherlock will return for its fifth season because there’s oh-so-much that’s yet to be covered. If BBC can resolve these scheduling and creative issues (which we reckon they definitely will), Sherlock season 5 will return. Please stay connected with us for future updates!

In 2018 in an interview with Radio Times, Steven Moffat, co-creator of the series, said that the release date for a possible upcoming season is doubtful.

“We don’t have an immediate plan, but I would be surprised, given our collective enthusiasm, if we didn’t do it again,” Moffat said. “When I don’t know. I think maybe it’s time for a longer break, and I Don’t know,” Moffat said.

It Isn’t the best news for the fans waiting for the return of Sherlock Season 5. But anything can happen. We love surprises.

Cast of Sherlock Season 5

Sherlock ain’t Sherlock if there is no Benedict Cumberbatch. So, obviously, we expect him to return as Holmes, and so is Martin Freeman as Watson. Other cast members that will likely return are Gatiss as Mycroft, Holmes’ older brother. Apart from this trio, no details were revealed about other cast members. 

(updated Feb 2024)

However, there are high chances that there will be new cast members additions and we’ll get to see new villains in the series.

Sherlock Episodes

Sherlock Season 5 Plot

The Sherlock Holmes stories will probably inspire the series plot, but no one knows for sure what’s going on in Sherlock’s head. The series is known for its witty and unpredictable storyline. 

The heavily modernized and reimagined episodes of the series Sherlock treat Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic stories. Largely as rough inspiration and fodder for copious Easter eggs, the plot gives the whole showis a welcome combination of unpredictability and familiarity. 

For every nod to the Reichenbach Falls and “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” Sherlock is just as liable to turn a story’s premise on its head. Even introduce a brand-new concept, like Eurus Holmes.

There are still many Sherlock Holmes stories. However, as always, it’s anyone’s guess how Sherlock will treat them. We do know, however, that Gatiss has expressed interest in adapting “The Red-Headed League,” a complex heist short story (via Digital Spy). 

If this plan is still in motion, the case’s villain, noted criminal mastermind John Clay, might very well give a worthy challenge to the protagonists. 

Sherlock Season 5: Trailer

Adhering to the fact that there haven’t been any revelations or announcements made by the production house or the developers of the show, the official trailer of Sherlock Season 5 isn’t out yet. You can expect to see the promotional teaser a month or two after season 5 has been confirmed. As soon as we get any other news updates, we will post ‘em in the next article. Until then, stay tuned for further information and gossip!

Sherlock Season 5 May Not Happen

(updated Feb 2024)

It’s been nearly six years since the fourth season of Sherlock was released and given the extreme lack of information from the producers or the cast, it’s most unlikely that a fifth season of the popular crime series will happen. 

How many episodes could there be in season 5?

The previous season of Sherlock had a total of 3 episodes. Thus, if the makers follow a similar pattern, the fifth season may also comprise 3 episodes. However, there hasn’t been an official update yet. 

Is Sherlock worth watching?

Sherlock is a series based on the popular character Sherlock Holmes from 19th-century Victorian England. It’s about an extraordinarily intelligent and robust character. There are a lot of movies and series based on Sherlock Holmes but this one is by far the best. The series holds an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 on IMDb. While on Rotten Tomatoes, it has secured a Tomatometer rating of 78%. Hence, it is worth watching!

Sherlock age rating 

Sherlock is rated 14+. Age Rating rates the suitability of a movie, TV show, book, video game, or series to its audience.

Will there be a season 6 of Sherlock?

The makers are yet to make an official announcement on Sherlock season 6!