While it is quite a sight to have seen Benedict Cumberbatch take on the role of Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, die-hard fans of the British actor would kill to see him star in the character of Sherlock Holmes once again. When that time may come, you never know, but apparently, it depends on one familiar face.
Yes, the missing piece that disallows a reunion of the BBC mystery-crime drama, Sherlock, is none other than the absence of Martin Freeman in the role of Holmes’ closest friend, Dr. John Watson. The main problem here is that the two brilliant co-stars do not like each other at all! Or so fans say.
Steven Moffat Teases The Return Of Sherlock On One Condition
Tumblr might be making a comeback again after all these years, and how could the return of the BBC’s mystery-crime drama Sherlock not follow it up?
We’ll never know because the end of the popular TV series was quite a messy event. The actors started having scheduling conflicts, the plot was running out of juice, and the quality of the series as a whole went downhill after the third season.
That alone makes up enough reason to at least consider binning a show that has earned critical and fan acclaim ever since its release in 2010, let alone the numerous Emmys and BAFTA nominations it has rightfully achieved.
But apparently, there is hope. The showrunner of Sherlock, Steven Moffat, revealed that he wouldn’t mind writing the long-awaited fifth season of the hit TV series while talking about a second season of another work of his- Inside Man. But there is one condition.
Speaking to Deadline about a fifth season of Sherlock, the 61-year-old said he would “start writing tomorrow” given the main stars of the mystery-crime series- Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman would return in their respective roles as crime-solving partners Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. He then made a hilarious remark, adding-
“They’re on to bigger and better things but, Martin and Benedict, ‘please come back?’,”
That’s honestly a very convincing reason to even start writing the fifth season of the TV series, and fans would definitely want the lead stars to reprise their roles as well.
Fans Say Sherlock Reunion Is Impossible, Among Other Things
Perhaps, it is finally time to bring back the old guard and revive Sherlock once and for all. It’s been 5 years since fans saw the conclusion of the mystery-crime drama that ended with the titular character confronting his evil sister and arch-nemesis James “Jim” Moriarty.
The onscreen chemistry between Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch is also one that fans have been missing for quite a long time. A comeback would surely boost the new year’s spirits for fans of the popular detective, but fan reactions to showrunner Steven Moffat’s recent comments about the TV series have been unoptimistic-
Cumberbatch and Freeman apparently don't like each other. Can't see this happening.
— 🍳☕ 🥓 Tweet me, my girl, before I am sick 🌡 (@CameraAshton) January 3, 2023
Let it go? –
No, please no. The later seasons were horrible.
— Michael A. Tenebris (@MichaelTenebris) January 3, 2023
Gotta keep it alive somehow-
moffat figuring out how to bring moriarty back from the dead for the umpteenth time pic.twitter.com/Lz9eh9staW
— zack (@koopaboner) January 3, 2023
It wasn’t that they didn’t like each other, but rather they didn’t enjoy it anymore! –
Dang so reading between the lines, the actors didn't want to do it anymore and that's why it ended?
— doineedaname? (@heelyboy0911) January 3, 2023
Put it to rest? –
They kinda hate each other so I don't think it will happen
— jules (@sealcharm) January 3, 2023
If the fan rumor that the two main stars hate each other is true, it would be quite a hassle to get Cumberbatch and Freeman to work together again since both are high-profile actors with busy schedules.
Sherlock is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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