'Sherlock's Fate Is Finally Sealed & It's Heartbreaking but Fair: "We Had Our Go"
Are you still hoping for new Sherlock episodes? You better get your final goodbyes ready because here's what Mark Gatiss had to say about the possibility of reviving the show.
Eight years have passed since the last episode of Sherlock aired, and all this time, fans have continued to hope for a continuation in any form – a special, another season, or at least one episode.
However, Sherlock fans can now finally say goodbye to the hope of its return. Mark Gatiss confirmed that the show will neither continue nor be rebooted. While this is sad news for fans, there is some justice in it.
Mark Gatiss Confirms 'Sherlock' Is Over For Good
In a recent interview with Collider, Mark Gatiss confirmed that the Sherlock story is over. He admitted that he has closed that door and does not intend to return to the project:
“We had our go, and we struck gold with Benedict and Martin. I mean, there's no…what would be the point? You'd just be doing it again. And to be frank, you know, I'm 60 next year. [...] So I think it's great to, as I said yesterday, it's great to tip your hat to what a wonderful thing it was, but also it's lovely to move forward.”
This approach commands respect. In a world where franchises are endlessly rebooted and stretched for profit, Sherlock's creators' decision to end the series seems deliberate and respectful of the fans.
Most Fans Are Relieved That 'Sherlock' Won't Be Revived or Rebooted
While some fans were upset by Gatiss's comment, many breathed a sigh of relief, noting that Sherlock was a product of its era and wouldn't work in the new decade. Redditor Zoombini22 wrote:
“Loved Sherlock but I think it's one of the clearest examples of something that feels "2010s" and would not be made that way in 2025.”
Furthermore, the fourth season of Sherlock was so unsuccessful that many people still try to forget it ever existed. Given this failure, further experiments could only worsen the situation. Reddit user idreamofdouche commented:
“Good. The last season was so terrible that I'd hate to see what a forced revival would look like.”
Saying a final goodbye to Sherlock is sad but there could be no better decision. The creators did their job, the actors played brilliant roles, and the fans got a series that will forever be remembered in TV history.
So, we can finally say with confidence that all plans for a Sherlock revival are now sher-locked.
