'Sherlock' season 4 spoilers: Holmes brothers to provide family background of Sherlock

CHRISTIAN TODAY
Published 23 October 2014  |   Kristin Mariano



Rumors claim that Sherlock's brothers will appear in the fourth season of the hit TV series.

A lot of people are familiar with Mycroft Holmes who is claimed to be as smart and dysfunctional as the popular London detective. Mycroft is a character that has high deductive abilities that exceeds even that of his brother's. However, he does not want to exert physical effort to conclude cases. Moreover, it is claimed that he works for the British government.

Meanwhile, Sherlock has another brother named Sherrinford Holmes, who is the eldest among the Holmes brothers. According to documents, Sherlock Holmes belongs to a family of country squires where the eldest manages the household. If Mycroft has a job in the government, he cannot manage the house.

Rumors also say that an A-list actor will play the role of Sherrinford Holmes. Whispers add that the crew is planning to tap "Thor" and "Avengers" star Tom Hiddleston. In a Q&A in Brazil, "Sherlock" co-creator Mark Gatiss joked about casting Hiddleston for the role.

With the inclusion of Sherlock's brothers in the series, it is expected that the familial background of Sherlock will be revealed.



"Sherlock" season 4 is returning to BBC in early 2016 with no official date yet. However, the series will hold a Christmas special planned for December 2015 and will be based on the mystery "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle."



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Sherlock Season 4 Release Date, Christmas Special Spoilers: Benedict Cumberbatch Dishes on Sherlock's Odd Behavior?

BREATHECAST
October 4, 2014



Regarding the Christmas special, Cumberbatch revealed that his character may be having a difficult time despite the happy holiday season.

Despite Sherlock's calm nature that was seen in the previous seasons, the viewers will see an unusual side of the intelligent detective during the Christmas special.

"We've never seen [Sherlock] being really pressed yet, so that will be interesting," Cumberbatch told Empire Magazine.

There has been no news as to what will be the reason for Sherlock's odd behavior, but reports say that the episode will be based on 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'.

The production for the special episode has not started yet, but it is speculated that the filming will begin in January. The slight delay in filming is said to be due to the busy schedule of Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.

Although there have been no confirmation as to what the special episode and the upcoming season will be about, Cumberbatch promised the storylines will be amazing.

Meanwhile, the show's co-creator Steven Moffat claimed that the team is planning to top the applauded finale episode of the third season.

It is said that the production team is planning to have a devastating plan for the upcoming season.

"We practically reduced our cast to tears by telling them the plan. Honestly, Mark [Gatiss] and myself are so excited with what we've got coming up, probably more excited than we've ever been about Sherlock. ... Honestly I think we can [top the last series]," he told Hollywood Reporter.


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Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock series 3 could air at Christmas says Benedict Cumberbatch (RADIO TIMES)

Could fans be treated to a modern-day take on seasonal adventure The Blue Carbuncle? asks Paul Jones

Paul Jones
12:54 PM, 13 March 2013

Sherlock fans already think all their Christmases have come at once, following the news yesterday that Benedict Cumberbatch and his co-star Martin Freeman have signed up for a fourth series of the detective drama. But another revelation from Cumberbatch could make the festive season even more exciting...

Cumberbatch says series three, which starts filming next week, could hit screens at Christmas.

"I think they're talking about the winter [to show it]. Around Christmas but I'm not quite sure when," Cumberbatch told RadioTimes.com.

If he's right, the timing could raise some interesting questions about the content of those upcoming episodes...

For many Sherlock Holmes fans, the combination of Christmas and the great detective immediately brings to mind classic Arthur Conan Doyle short story The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.

With its snowy London setting, the tale of a stolen gemstone and a Christmas goose is about as festive as it gets, but also includes some of the most satisfying examples of Holmes's deductive reasoning, and some intriguing insights into his personality.

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