'Sherlock Holmes' Season 4 Detective Thriller Confirmed After Three Years Of Hiatus

Countdown teaser showing "Sherlock Holmes" culture showing a black screen with the numbers 01.01.17 draws excitement to patient fans that waited for three long years waiting for the detective series to come back.

Despite the long absence, the phenomenal viewership is retained. BBC noted the increase in their number of viewers when the teaser indicating that Sherlock Holmes return on Jan. 1, 2017.

People behind BBC are hoping that Sherlock Holmes' return would compensate the station's big loss when Great British Bake off that has 14 million viewers got purchased by C4.

Fans knew that "Sherlock Holmes" would come back due to its success sooner or later. That time has been confirmed at last with the nine million viewers intact. It can easily go up once it premiers - given the wholesome nature of the show.

Past launches always fall on New Year's Day so this year, followers are not any more disappointed compared to the last two years. New episodes are coming their way that would again give them excitements and thrills.

Baker Street is the familiar venue of shootings. Showrunner Steven Moffat is happy to note that he's going back home again in his old neighborhood. This is the same as what is happening in Series 4 that follows the original format.

Holmes, John Watson combined with scary tragedies dominate the scenes until it reaches its ultimate climax. Moffat is aware that "Sherlock Holmes" can cease again anytime.

At the moment, the rating of "Sherlock Holmes" can only go up considering the popularity of Benedict Cumberbatch and also Martin Freeman who are the top ranking celebrities gracing the show. So, if ever it's on its long break again, trust that there will be another comeback, according to EOnline.

Great shows like "Sherlock Holmes" can't last forever but they can always be re-format to suit the generations to come. That's what classic is all about!