'Sherlock' Season 4 Air Date, Rumors, News & Updates: Benedict Cumberbatch's Secret Ideals Revealed; Showrunners Want More Fire & Passion Next Season?

Recent news and updates surrounding "Sherlock" Season 4 centers on the claims that showrunners are aiming for giving in more fire and passion when the series returns. It has also been presumed that Benedict Cumberbatch's role would be different this time around.

In a former post from Game & Guide, it was conveyed that "Sherlock Season 4" would convey a different tone and setup for the upcoming episodes of the series. It is also assumed that Benedict would convey a different "Sherlock" that the viewers have never expected before.

Another speculation that has been circulating around is the idea that Sherlock's weakness would be exposed in the next episodes of "Sherlock Season 4." Some are even anticipating that more things could come out from the upcoming scenes and spawn a lot of changes when the series returns.

According to the same post, the preparation for "Sherlock" Season 4 might take a while since some cast and characters are rumored to have their hands full which is why preparations for the series and its episodes is momentarily delayed.

In a different note, Morning Ledger reported of the claims surfacing into the open that Benedict Cumberbatch might be replaced as the elusive Sherlock when "Sherlock" Season 4 returns. Even though he has affirmed his presence in the forthcoming renewal, there are notions that the fourth season would be his final appearance in the series.

Despite the surging rumors, there are no speculations Benedict would let go of the reigns and start a new series because even the showrunners and Benedict himself has not affirmed any of the speculations even before the return of "Sherlock" Season 4.

It remains to be seen as to how far details would be unveiled. For the fans and followers, "Sherlock" Season 4 is coming next year but as for the precise date, it remains unsettled for now.