The context of 21st century Dr John Watson

[marquesate]

This was crossposted to sherlockbbcDr Watson was without doubt a medical officer (MO) in the RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps). Looking at what this actually means for his character and the person he portrays in the BBC Sherlock series, can shed some light onto who he was, is, has become, and how he did or does what he does and how he might react in future

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[claralamora]

This is golden, just what I needed, thank you!

[marquesate]

Thanks! I really enjoyed your post, too, you go far more into details of possibility.

[marquesate]

Of course, any weapon-carrying member of the UK Forces is supposed to defend themselves. This goes for all 2nd tier personnel.

The CV might say 2006, but to be honest, I do not believe the series writers, I think they got it quite wrong. Neither do I buy it that John is early 30s, Martin Freeman just can't get away with that, and John doesn't look/feel it. Just because it's in the series doesn't mean I believe it. But that's just me. :-)