Sherlock creator would begin writing new shows if Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman signed on

Steven Moffat, the co-creator and showrunner of the Emmy-winning series Sherlock, said he would begin writing the show's fifth season if stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman committed to return. The latest: Steven Moffat, the co-creator and showrunner of the Emmy-winning series Sherlock, said he would begin writing the show's fifth season if stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman committed to return. Following the conclusion of Sherlock, both have been seen in high-profile projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Cumberbatch playing Doctor Strange, while Martin appears in the Black Panther films as the character Everett K. Ross. Following the conclusion of Sherlock, both have been seen in high-profile projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Cumberbatch playing Doctor Strange, while Martin appears in the Black Panther films as the character Everett K. Ross The series, which is set in London, ran four seasons for a total of 15 episodes between 2010–2017, starring Cumberbatch in the titular role The series, which casts Tucci as a convicted killer who solves crimes from jail, had an initial slow start on Netflix until it surpassed the five million mark on the streamer, the outlet reported.