Sherlock: 6 Reasons It Needs To End (And 4 Reasons It Should Come Back)

1. Getting Further And Further Away From Sherlock Holmes

You can't have failed to notice that season four of Sherlock was met with a mixed reception from fans. Much was made of the fact that it was promoted as being "action-packed" and "darker" than previous series, rather than the quick-witted detective show that people fell for originally. Many argued that the show was becoming a cross between the style and tempo of a James Bond movie and the complex plotting of Doctor Who.

You don't necessarily have to agree with that point of view, but it's hard to deny that Sherlock is getting further and further from the heart of the Sherlock Holmes legend. That of a brilliant detective solving crimes with the aid of his amazing deductive abilities. Sherlock's powers of detection were heavily sidelined in the latest season in favour of more character-driven, emotionally-charged conflicts that didn't require much use of his mental powers.

Following on from our previous point, if Sherlock is running out of Doyle material to adapt, and in doing so losing that essential Sherlock Holmes feeling, then perhaps it is best if it is put to bed.

Or... maybe not. Let's look at some reasons the show should continue.