Some Reichenbach thoughts

[qthebadwolf]

Been thinking about Reichenbach, and how everyone keeps saying Martin Freeman will utterly break our hearts in it.

Comments

[trekphan]

Of course we won't know for sure until the day of and there's always room for a plot twist in the land of Mofftiss, but I really think you're on the right track. If Mycroft is there, he'll use words to restrain John rather than force. He's just that kind of guy.

The image of a helpless John just standing there is really powerful. I'm getting a little upset just thinking about it.

[qthebadwolf]

Indeed. He'd be standing there terrified and desperate to help, but hating himself for his injury and his own helplessness. "BAFTA" doesn't even begin to cover it.

Btw, added some thoughts to the post that I forgot to include earlier...

[trekphan]

Good points about the drugs and misidentified bodies. We already know they like to drop hints. (This is partially Moffat, after all.) We had the Moriarty hints dropped in series 1 and I wouldn't be surprised if there have been subtle hints in this series too.

I like the idea of Sherlock being in a coma and possibly brain damaged. Definitely a twist.

I also like your theory for a Mrs. Watson being slipped in between series 2 and 3. I can't picture this Sherlock going to John's wedding like in Richie!Holmes.

You are really good at coming up with theories that make sense. I'm just over here, twiddling my thumbs, hoping I figure something out thirty seconds before it happens. :)

[qthebadwolf]

It often makes me wish for plots that never happen, but I suppose that's what fanfic is for.

And while we're at it, here's another: I wonder what would happen if, in this version, Mycroft wasn't actually in on Sherlock's plans? Can you imagine his reaction to seeing his little baby brother alive again for the first time? WANT.