Moffat and co-creator Mark Gatiss took to Twitter to voice their appreciation after the BBC detective drama scooped 13 award nods yesterday (July 19).
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"Thanks for all your kind words about the Emmy nominations for Sherlock," wrote Gatiss. "We're thrilled!"
Moffat meanwhile singled out Sherlock director Paul McGuigan - who has helmed four of the show's six episodes - for particular praise.
"Shouldn't single people out - but I'm extra pleased for [Paul]," he wrote. "Best director in the world."
Sherlock's Emmy nominations include recognition for stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman and Moffat himself.
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Watch Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Gatiss talk Sherlock with Digital Spy below:
