New Sherlock Series 2 Order Confirmed (and Luther)!

We’ve known since the series ended a couple weeks ago that there would be more Sherlock – but now it’s been made official. The BBC have ordered three more 90 minute episodes to premiere in Fall 2011. Luther has also been renewed for a second series.

From the official BBC Press Release:

(Jay) Hunt (BBC Controller) also confirmed the recommissions of Sherlock Holmes and Luther for BBC One. Following a highly successful launch with over 7.5m viewers watching the first episode in July 2010, Sherlock returns for three new 90-minute episodes in Autumn 2011, while Luther comes back with two, two-hour specials

Hunt says: “Sherlock was the hit of the Summer. Luther the most memorable new detective on the block. I am delighted they will both be returning to BBC One.”

Talking of the Sherlock recommission, co-creators, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, say: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the warmth of response to our new Sherlock Holmes and John Watson and can’t wait to take them on three new adventures next year. There’ll be baffling new puzzles, old friends and new enemies – whether on two, or four legs. And we might well be seeing the cold master of logic and reason unexpectedly falling. But in love? Or over a precipice? Who can tell?”

Great news all around! Though it’s going to be a long wait until fall 2011 for more Sherlock!