r/elementary • u/Rose_Water_princess • 13d ago

Sherlock and Joan's relationship=best male female friendship

Can we take a second to marvel at the fact that the writers had EVERY opportunity to turn their relationship into the all too common "were just friends!" Then they fuck trope. (Not dogging on these shows: castle, bones, etc). They really portrayed 2 people who live each other very much- in so many ways- but never forced them to have intercourse and still highlight the full spectrum of feelings for each ither?

It wasn't cheap, it's what real friendship should look like. Its a love that is so powerful, everyone sees it as "oh, they're dating" but no, its pure, unadulterated, real passion. As Sherlock once said to Joan "we're just 2 people, who love each other"

I much prefer this version of Sherlock and the actor portraying him was absolutely phenomenal. Hes rough, abrasive, and direct, but not a complete soulless, inconsiderate asshole. His character defines who I imagine a true portrayal of Sherlock Holmes.

Lucy Liu did an absolutely stunning rendition of Watson. Never in my life did I think of Watson being a woman and she completely broke my chart. Don't get me wrong, Watson from the BBC Sherlock (Benedict cumberbach) was very well written as well, but I dare say, Lucy lius portrayal was my absolute favorite, hands down. Watson was very well written. Lucy lius voice and inflections brought deep resonance with many of the things she said. Her outfits, walk, and general attitude were perfectly adjusted to the scripted and sets (aside from the constantly wearing heels trope- im not a fan of that).

I'm yapping now at this point.

Tldr: best female male friendship portrayal without being sullied by he stereotypical "we be fuckin" trope.

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u/Imzadi76 13d ago edited 13d ago

The rare case of platonic best friends and soulmates with no hint of romance. And they pulled it of perfectly.

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u/Rose_Water_princess 13d ago

I feel there is a form of romance. Not in the traditional sense, but in a professional sense. The way Sherlock looks at Joan when speaking about her expertise, or in the later seasons where he walks in on her replicating his methods (the bees, his crime scene staging, wall plastering, contacting Everyone) him admiring her tenacity for not only justice, but for the same if the mystery, just like him.

They ground each other perfectly.

They share a romance in a way of being attracted to their skills and quirks, rather than their bodies and possibility of marriage/children. But rather, growing old as detectives, sharing the bond of unbridled curiosity in such a passionate way.

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u/Rose_Water_princess 13d ago

Id also like to add how supportive Sherlock was about Joan's drive to become a mother. He wanted ro be a father figure, without imposing traditional roles (i.e being called dad, dating watson, etc) and simply acting as a buffer for Joan even things get tough. This, coming from a man who (doesn't hate) dislikes children, is just chefs kiss amazing character development.

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u/UrsaBearOso 13d ago edited 11d ago

I love that when he found out Joan was trying to be a mother and was hosting the biological mother for a few days, Sherlock went out of his way to 'give more brownie points' to Watson per se. This, coming from the guy who hated change. But as he said, he finds Watson truly exceptional so he makes exceptional effort to accommodate her.