10 Things To Do While Waiting for Sherlock: Season 4

Let's all be honest with ourselves, there is a downside to being a fan of Sherlock. 

Make no mistake, the writing of Stephen Moffat and Mark Gatiss is genius, the performances of Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) and Martin Freeman (Dr. Watson) are brilliant enough to make any nerdy girl swoon, and the show also features strong  female characters as well.

So what could possibly be wrong with a show such as this? Well folks...

It's the waiting.

There is no denying that being a follower of this show is more than just a choice, its a commitment. Fans of Sherlock are forced to endure a waiting period of about 2 years between each season. While each episode of the season is roughly an hour and a half long, there are only 3 episodes per season. Each season feels like it ends as soon as it started and, before too long, we are going through Sherlock withdrawals.

Watching the show, you can see that Moffat and Gatiss do put an immense amount of thought into carefully crafting each episode. Still, I can't help but wonder if their genius is dependent upon gathering the tears of millions of fans and bathing in them.
According to my internet perusing, seasons 4 and 5 of Sherlock have been mapped out. However, Moffat confirmed that fans will once again be playing the waiting game for quite a bit longer when it comes the fourth season. 

Although this news is undoubtedly hard to swallow, most, if not all Sherlock fans would agree that they would not want Moffat and Gatiss to rush the creative process, nor would they want the writers to sacrifice quality for the sake of quantity; that's how shows like CBS's Elementary are born (that's right... I went there).

As a die-hard Sherlock fan, I am used to my patience being tested. Still, one must find new and inventive ways to pass the time. So without further ado, here it is...

10 Things To Do While Waiting for Sherlock: Season 4

1.Host a Sherlock themed tea-party

I'll bring the biscuits!

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2.Learn how to break a cipher

Preferably an ancient Chinese numeral system

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3.  Learn to play the violin

You totally have the time, I promise.

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4. Go on a date

Just remember to actually wear clothes...

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5.Take a trip to the country

In case of gigantic hounds, bring a friend.

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 6. Tidy up your apartment

Hopefully yours doesn't have bullets lodged in the walls.

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7. Figure out what Lestrade's Division is.

Because no one seems to know apparently, not even the man himself.

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8. Run around London with your best friend

Injured leg be damned!

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9.Steal the crown jewels

And dance like a pretty ballerina while you do it.

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 10. Construct an elaborate plan to fake your own death

Because your friends and family will totally forgive you when you return.

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 On second thought...don't do that

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  Remember all you Sherlock fans, we are in this together. The wait is hard, the seasons are short, but the end result...perfection. 

Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta go catch up on some Dr. Who.

xo

 Hayleigh