The first official picture for the new series of Sherlock has been released.
Fans can finally get a glimpse of Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and John Watson (Martin Freeman) as they will appear in series 4.
The new series is due to air in 2017 on BBC One.
Fans had varying reactions to the picture:
@BBCOne @Markgatiss Mark Gatiss I blame you! This poster is amazing and frightening all at the same time 😱😱😱
— Harmony (@Harmyw) August 31, 2016
@BBCOne @Markgatiss HOW SOON??
— Alice Jones (@alicevjones) August 31, 2016
Some picked up on the small details:
@Sherlock221B JOHN HAS WHITE HAIR WHAT
— fatima (@lestrangle) August 31, 2016
@Sherlock221B @papersquared why does john look so...ill though? what's wrong with john???!!??
— Andy Shuping (@ashuping) August 31, 2016
@Sherlock221B Am I the only one getting Malfoy vibes from John? #DrJohnMalfoy 😂
— CarolineWa (@MsAlwaysRight18) August 31, 2016
A warning next time would be nice…
@Sherlock221B YOU CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT A WARNING
— Emily|SETLOCK (@treklock) August 31, 2016
Mostly there was much excitement…
@Sherlock221B OMG OMG I can't wait!!!!!
— Victoria Gallant (@VictoriaGallan1) August 31, 2016
@Sherlock221B @franzwho I feel the johnlock
— Maria João Soares (@maryjanesoares_) August 31, 2016
So far, there’s not much known about what will unfold in series four.
The first teaser trailer released in July hinted at a few things, notably with quotes like “It’s not a game”.
It's not a game anymore. #Sherlock season 4 coming in 2017…https://t.co/Voh3PboH77
— Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) July 24, 2016
Talking on BBC Breakfast recently, the show’s creator and writer, Mark Gatiss, hinted: “We’re very excited about it. I think it’s the best one we’ve done, it’s very big chewy stuff, meaty.”
We CAN’T wait for 2017.
