Regardless, it doesn’t sound as though Moffat intends to fully retire Sherlock (as well as stars Cumberbatch and Freeman) until after season 4. Still, the actor’s comments do not confirm a fourth series with absolute certainty (anything could happen between now and then) and we’ll be waiting official word, but it does sound as though fans are safe to enjoy season 3 without worrying about saying goodbye to the show (at least not yet).