BBC's modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Sherlock" is coming soon with its signature title based from the original novel. While the network is mum about the details of the first episode, the title could be a clue to Sherlock and Watson's upcoming case.
The fourth season of the popular BBC series "Sherlock" is coming back to the small screen next year. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the series will stick to its tradition of releasing the first episode in the first day of the year. While means fans of the series will enjoy a brand new case January 1st on BBC in the UK or PBS in the US.
The title of the first episode is "The Six Thatchers" and the name of the title could mean anything as the series' title is often a play on words on what would happen next. The title reveals some basic plot point such as the number of "Thatchers" but to determine what or who they really are is only known when watching the episode.
However, Radio Times revealed that the title could be an indication of the previous case Sherlock and Watson worked on in the past. Based on the Watson's official blog hosted by the BBC, the title could be the stolen busts of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The story could also follow Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work, "The Adventure of the Six Napoleans" where six identical paintings were destroyed.
"Sherlock" is a BBC series that takes the iconic character to modern settings. The main character is played by Benedict Cumberbatch ("Doctor Strange") and Martin Freeman ("The Hobbit") plays Dr. Watson. Instead of a book and newspaper articles detailing the adventures of the great detective, Watson chronicles their adventures in a blog while Sherlock uses the latest technology to catch the criminals.
"Sherlock" is returning to the small screen in 2017. The title of the first episode is already revealed and it could deal with the case Sherlock and Watson already solved in the past but comes back to haunt them.
Check out the trailer and teaser for the upcoming series premiere below: