The climax of Sherlock’s ‘The Reichenbach Fall’ left fans confused, shocked, and of course exhilarated. The wait for the explanation is going to be excruciating and long for everyone. But in a new interview, the show’s star and co-creator has promised fans that it will be worth every second.

Speaking to The Guardian, Mark Gatiss (who plays Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock, having also written ‘The Great Game’ and ‘The Hound of Baskerville’) spoke about fan theories, and the popularity of discussion and debate amongst viewers.

Earlier this year Steven Moffat suggested that feverish fan theories as to how Holmes had faked his own death had missed one vital clue. So does Gatiss think the truth could now be out there? “There’s some very clever theories, some of them elaborate, and I enjoy them all. But if I were to tell you if someone had worked it out then it wouldn’t be a secret.” Which, of course, isn’t an answer. So I try again. Has somebody somewhere now worked it out? “It may be, sort of, in some of the theories. There’s a lot of very clever people out there … ”

Gatiss points to certain theories beyond his wildest imagination, and admits to being happily shocked by the frenzy that surrounded Holmes’ jump. “I’ve never known something become such a public talking point.” And one that shows little sign of abating. “It’ll be worth the wait,” he promises.

Of course, the wait will be lengthy. Earlier this week, we found out that series 3 won’t start shooting until early 2013.

Do you think you have it all figured out, or are you still clueless?