The idea of a crossover between two of BBC's highest-rated series has been entertained by both of the shows' executive producer for the longest time, but finally dismisses the possibility. While the two shows have a very extensive and passionate fan base and would be delighted to see the two shows in one world, it would practically be a bad idea especially for "Sherlock". Meanwhile, unlike "Doctor Who," the detective series will inevitably come to an end very soon.
Steven Moffat, the executive producer of both "Sherlock" and "Doctor Who" was absolutely game for a crossover. But the producer recently dismissed the rumours. He said that the crossover will be fine for the Doctor but as for Sherlock, the crossover will alter the ways things were going for the detective. Moffat says it's just not going to happen.
It would make no sense at all, CarterMatt writes, because "Sherlock" does not exist under supernatural circumstances (though his deductive abilities are at par with the supernatural). In addition, time is the major factor against it because "Sherlock" is only a mini-series with three or four 90-minute episodes. There are still a lot of cases to be solved in London and a time jaunt won't cut it. Perhaps a crossover special (a "Sherlock" sci-fi special) outside the regular airing would be more workable.
Meanwhile, the "Sherlock" special episode, "The Abominable Bride," will be released this January 1 which brings Holmes and Watson in London's Victorian era. However, there are rumours that Season 4 will possibly be the series' last installment. In an interview, Steven Moffat said that "Sherlock" is only designed to be a limited series and that "most shows have a built-in mortality."
He continues that unlike "Doctor Who," which could naturally go on for all eternity, "Sherlock" is a series which focuses on the personal and professional endeavours of its titular character. Moffat also adds that the show greatly depends on Benedict Cumberbatch's availability, since the actor has a lot of projects in his plate. Cumberbatch is filming Marvel's "Doctor Strange" at present. His obligations for other bigger Oscar-potential films will extremely limit his time for "Sherlock" which will eventually bring the series to an end.
"Sherlock" Season 4 will begin production this April 2016 and is scheduled to premiere in late 2016 or by early 2017.
Join the Conversation