'Sherlock' Season 4 Air Date, News & Update: Will Sherlock Die In The New Season? Season 4 To Return Sooner Than Expected?

One of the most popular TV series in BBC is "Sherlock." Fans of the British detective Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) have been waiting for his return in the small screens in "Sherlock" season 4. According to reports, the TV series might return earlier than expected, but the lead star's fate is uncertain.

Detective Sherlock Will Die In 'Sherlock' Season 4?

Movie News Guide reported that the "Sherlock" season 4's main cast might have a brush up with death in the upcoming season, similar to his fate in the books. "Sherlock" co-writer Mark Gatiss already hinted that there would be a lot of downhill in "Sherlock" season 4.

The troubles in the upcoming "Sherlock" season 4 were associated with the return of Jim Moriarty. Per the report, Moriarty will return and target John Watson and Mary but Sherlock would put himself on the line to take his longtime nemesis down. However, this encounter might be the last for the two geniuses.

The report stressed that Moriarty will set up the consulting detective so that the government will target him. There are also rumors that if John will die in "Sherlock" season 4, the detective might not see any reason to live and commit suicide instead. Gatiss already hinted that the new season would be life-changing.

"All I can say is, this is a major, life-changing series for the regulars. The repercussions of Moriarty's apparent return are far-reaching. It's very big stuff," the "Sherlock" season 4 creator told Entertainment Weekly.

'Sherlock Season 4' Arriving Soon

Initially, many believe that "Sherlock" season 4 will return on Jan. 1. However, your favorite crime-drama TV series might arrive earlier than you have expected.

Martin Freeman told Independent that the show might return around Christmas instead of New Year. "We are back filming now and the three shows will, I imagine, be out around Christmas," he told the publication.

Are you excited for "Sherlock" season 4? Will detective Sherlock die in the new season? Are you hopeful that the series will return earlier than expected? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.