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BBC One is dropping cryptic hints about Sherlock on Twitter

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Jul 2nd 2014, 7:33 AM 3,143 Views 3 Comments

SHERLOCK FANS HAVE a long time to wait until Benedict Cumberbatch’s beloved detective returns to our screens, but it looks like BBC will be offering up a treat to reward fans for their patience.

At around 9pm last night, the BBC One Twitter name was changed to Sherlock – #221back, and the profile picture was changed to an image of Sherlock’s nemesis Moriarty, echoing his reappearance in the last season.

"Did you miss me?" #221back. #Sherlock pic.twitter.com/sJXE1VeFaG
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 1, 2014

Source: Sherlock - #221back/Twitter

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It's all gone dark... Something's coming... Or someone. Details at 2.21pm tomorrow. #221back #Sherlock
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 1, 2014

Source: Sherlock - #221back/Twitter

Writer Mark Gatiss (who also plays Sherlock’s brother Mycroft on the show) is joining in the fun too:

markgatiss

And the fans are FREAKING OUT:

Can we just have one massive shock blanket and have all the Sherlockians in it. Please and thank you. #221back
— Laura Truffles (@yuutsu_oka) July 2, 2014

Source: Laura Truffles/Twitter

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BBC ONE WHAT'S HAPPENING
WHY MORIARTY
WHY #221back
HELP
— Marta* (@AlhenaSmile) July 1, 2014

Source: Alhena*/Twitter

Earlier this week, Martin Freeman (Watson) revealed that Sherlock will be back in 2015 for a Christmas special – he also hinted that a major character will be meeting their end before the series ends.

But what could this be about? We’ll find out at 2.21pm…

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BBC One is dropping cryptic hints about Sherlock on Twitter