Steven Moffat, the producer and screenwriter of the foreign project "Sherlock", has announced that episode 2 of season 5 will be released in early 2020.
The finale of the 4th part was broadcasted on the "BBC" channel in mid-January 2017. The series is based on the detective masterpieces of the renowned writer A. Conan Doyle.
Announcement of season 5 episode 2
The plot revolves around an outstanding detective who has unique abilities to identify killers in the shortest possible time. He is supported in this by his loyal friend and assistant Watson. He is a doctor, who has been in hot spots in the past and acquired a serious injury. They met at the moment when the doctor returned from Afghanistan and was in some confusion. He does not understand what he should do and where to live. Holmes, without further ado, suggests that he settle nearby. Soon he starts periodically relying on the services of his new comrade and taking him along to crime scenes. John is able to look at victims without blurred vision and kindly advises his friend according to his specialization. Scotland Yard sincerely thanks the men for their invaluable assistance in solving crimes and highly appreciates their methods of work.
The key roles were played by Benedict Cumberbatch, who starred in full-length films "Black Mass" and "The Imitation Game", Una Stubbs, who appeared in films "Nanny McPhee" and "Dangerous Liaisons", Martin Freeman, known for the films "Love Actually" and "Nativity!", and other actors. This TV series was awarded the famous film awards "Emmy" and "George".
The world premiere took place on July 25, 2010. Each season includes 3-4 episodes. The script tells the story of a great detective who, thanks to deduction and excellent observation, helps law enforcement officers put criminals behind bars.