Sherlock fandom is very fierce when it comes to protecting their show. Particularly, because there are very few episodes. They get only three episodes per season and any season can prove to be the last one ever!

But on Saturday evening, BBC, showrunners and the fandom were all in for a shock the fans of Game of Thrones are now used to. The last episode of the ongoing fourth series of the show was leaked by Russian hackers on various file sharing websites.

Russian hackers, the one thing common between US politics and Sherlock fandom! Trump take note.

'The Final Problem', as the episode is titled, was leaked from Russian Federal Channel that is responsible for broadcasting Sherlock in Russia. According to Reddit threads, which also contain the torrent files of the leak, the episode is dubbed in Russian.

Producer Sue Vertue and the official Twitter handle of the show tweeted about the leak

Russian version of #Sherlock TFP has been illegally uploaded.Please don't share it. You've done so well keeping it spoiler free.Nearly there January 14, 2017

We are aware that #Sherlock episode 3 has been uploaded illegally online. If you come across it, please do not share it. #KeepMeSpoilerFree — Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) January 14, 2017

Incidentally, a preview screening of 'The Final Problem' was arranged for 450 people at the British Film Institute in London on January 12. The screening was attended by none other than Andrew Scott who plays the character of Jim Moriarty in the show, sending the fans into a frenzy.

The last episode in the series is all set to air in the UK on January 15 at 9pm on BBC One. Indian audience can catch the same on January 21 at 9pm on AXN.