'Please come back?' Sherlock's Moffat pleads for Martin Freeman's return: The mystery of season 5 continues

The game is still afoot in the world of BBC's Sherlock, and the question on everyone's mind is: Will the iconic crime-solving duo, portrayed by Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch, ever return to the streets of London? "Please come back?" pleads showrunner Steven Moffat, a sentiment shared by mystery fans around the globe.

While both stars have moved on to bigger roles, Moffat is eager to pen another season if the charismatic pair would sign on. "They’re on to bigger and better things but, Martin and Benedict, 'please come back?'" he quipped to Deadline.

Martin Freeman, in particular, has kept his fans guessing. Though he's a fan of finite storylines, he confessed on The Jonathan Ross Show that he's "also a sucker for a good idea and a good script." A tantalizing prospect that leaves the door wide open for the return of our beloved Dr. Watson.

The intrigue deepens as Sherlock Holmes entered the public domain in the United States as of January 2023. Hollywood is now free to adapt the character, potentially filling the void left by Moffat's version. Yet, Freeman's affinity for the role may still be the key to unlocking a new season.

Cumberbatch, too, has expressed ambivalence. To Esquire, he stated, "Oh look, I still say never say never." A sentiment echoed by his co-star, Freeman. While the duo may have moved on to Marvel stardom, their fondness for Sherlock lingers, and the world might just need them back.

As reported by The A.V. Club, the mystery continues to unravel. Will BBC's Sherlock stage a triumphant return, or will a new iteration of the famed detective emerge? The answers are still shrouded in mystery, but one thing is certain: Martin Freeman's door is always open.

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