John Watson || Soldier

[@zeldaaclone3438]

Finally my boy John getting the recognition he deserves

[@kirikase7401]

feel this comment way too much uff

[@paytonnelsen2672]

My boyfriend getting the recognition he deserves. The same man I'm going to propose to in a few days.

[@ivannasilva6948]

I thought EXACTLY THE SAME!!!! #JohnWatson

[@Sarah-lt5ov]

@@paytonnelsen2672 How was it?

[@sell8789]

ho, you will have to duel with me, mr. Holmes ...

[@liger-9990]

“What would you say if you were about to die?” “Please dear God let me live.” “Use your imagination!” “I don’t have to.”

[@hyeronymus]

i loved thiss

[@agonernow]

that was so powerful

[@tillyhossain1049]

The regret and apology on Sherlocks face then, it’s like, I’m sorry Jawwwwn

[@rowan2241]

He'd acually say I LOVE YOU SHERLOCK

[@양지혜-i3h]

@@agonernow I don't get it?

[@The_Unholy_Nerd]

'You're a doctor!' 'I'm an army doctor, which means I can break every bone in your body while naming them' My favourite quote of the series.

[@captainnemo607]

From what scene is that

[@The_Unholy_Nerd]

@@captainnemo607 It's from the abominable bride season four episode one. :)

[@paulac.munoztorres]

Background dump: I’m joining the army as a medical officer in a few months and I can’t wait to have either a poster, a my or a T-shirt with that phrase. It’s at the most badass shit

[@iceace4277]

@@The_Unholy_Nerd Bullshit

[@Clair1868]

That and: J- "I'm a soldier, remember? I killed people" S- "You were a doctor." J- "I had bad days." 😂

[@moonlight.z6543]

Something that goes unnoticed by many while watching Sherlock is Martin Freeman's absolutely breathtaking acting. He's so very good at playing John Watson that no one ever really notices how it's acting, because he just fits the rule perfectly. Personally, it took me three times watching Sherlock to notice how John's standing position, walking position and running position resembles a solider. Whenever situation gets tight, John straightens his back and tenses his shoulders, almost like second nature. The Mary scene, where he said "But she wasn't supposed to be like that... Why is she like that?" genuinely shook me, because it's a hundred percent real; His voice, his face, the delivery of words. Benedict Cumberbatch is hella good in what he does, but simple fact is, without Martin Freeman, it would've been impossible for the show to have half the success it has.

[@cyprusgirl19]

I love this comment. I agree so much!

[@yours_eve2001]

i think that he also us so good at holding his crying, you know its like you are trying to not cry and keep it inside your chest. Amazing

[@gyratree5246]

Martin Freeman's acting skill is as good as Benny here. I'm falling in love with both Sherlock and John at the same time in this series. Martin Freeman's facial expression to deliver the depth of John Watson's feelings is amazing. Although freeman is not classically handsome as tom cruise or Brad Pitt, you can see his attractiveness through his acting roles.

[@kuura37]

this is so true. it's just so.. natural, like his acting is so good you don't even realize he's acting. and the way he can convey emotions with just his eyes, that is just brilliant

[@ugh.itsdom1677]

Soldiers? *Soldiers.*

[@ACrypticCryptid]

Soldiers

[@anothernewyoutuber1839]

Soldiers

[@kylieslater06]

Soldiers

[@Griff23938]

Soldiers

[@zeynepkyr]

Soldiers.

[@kyra-laine]

I can’t believe Anderson made 14 accounts just so he could dislike this

[@liarose2054]

😂😂😂

[@musicalmaiden1413]

He added another 33!

[@justachickentender385]

Looks like he has been busy, he made 8 more.

[@0.0autumnsketch53]

gawd damn. hes on streak!! hes already made 54 accounts

[@solarisspeaks]

Oh gosh he's made 11 more...

[@insomniactv9845]

No one: Not even Sherlock: John:*Gets shot in the shoulder* John: Ow my leg

[@eff60]

nobody asked bUt this is actually a reference to the original books where Arthur Conan Doyle was inconsistent with where johns wound actually was

[@thephoneguy2783]

HAHAHAHA I understood that reference xd

[@madibond7434]

😨😂😂

[@gachabloxgirl3958]

Is it possible that there's some nervous system being damaged? I have no idea why it's like that 😂 iM nOt ThE dOcToR jOhN, you tell me

[@Clair1868]

Omg whyd you make me laugh, it's sad, but i laughed. Now I feel bad.

[@dougbaker4427]

It's been said " many soldiers will come back from war, but none can ever go home."

[@sabertooth_shark8374]

Home truly is where the heart is and all the soldiers' hearts are with their fallen brothers.

[@sadturtlesoup8832]

"a soldier without a war, is a dog without a hunt. They'll spend all day dreaming of the hunt, and it tortures them."

[@Masterofmultiverse]

"but she wasn't supposed to be like that, why is she like that" and the accompanying violin music made for a very hard hitting scene. Brilliant show BBC Sherlock.

[@jewellchunn2251]

Panthera sapiens my heart broke at that scene. Heck I think I continued for the rest of the episodes if Sherlock

[@sambenmoser1240]

I don't hear violins

[@lualncol]

What was he referring to? Mary? I haven’t seen this episode

[@Masterofmultiverse]

@@jewellchunn2251 Totally

[@Masterofmultiverse]

@@sambenmoser1240 It is in the original scene from the series

[@mymonsterhighfamily2835]

YES YES YES! My favorite character from the show gets a beautiful video for himself! You go soldier, you're brave, you made mistakes, but you're a great man

[@marieburrer9526]

'Oh, he's more than that. He's a good one.' :)

[@helenzhu5142]

yes! I can’t agree more! He is not perfect, but he’s great.

[@scribblehideout7504]

He's a good one.

[@gnomeoyjulieta3251]

I love he

[@Sai_Zz]

He’s my favourite character as well

[@proudtobemyself2120]

John Watson is the complex person you portray him. This is amazing, perfect, shows how much John hates but cares for Sherlock. This video i've watched like a trillion times, because this is really perfect. Awesome song pick too!!

[@OneAllysa]

Aww you made my day hahahaha thank you so much huhuhuhu and yeah, I really love this song...

[@proudtobemyself2120]

Well this video made my day. Any Sherlock related video makes me feel awesome, but the tributes you make totally make me speechless and i don't know what to say. Stunning. Also loved 3:10 !!

[@proudtobemyself2120]

And OMG it is what it is.

[@footballspiritual9702]

1:35 Mrs Hudson- Oh neighbours 😂😂😂

[@Anatoliandude7]

@Clementine Craddock Sadly she passed away and I don’t think we will ever see another episode of Sherlock again

[@sell8789]

one of the best BBC Sherlock videos I've ever seen. John Watson has endured so much shit in his life so far. That's why I understood your actions in the first two episodes of Season 4, and he's still the coolest guy on the show. How good that Sherlock saw more than the surface of this soldier and never gave up his friendship. I love the show, I love these two friends, I love John Watson. Great video.

[@christinabeyer9298]

Wonderful comment. And I totally agree with you. Although some people have described him as out of character in season 4 (Cheating on Mary, blamed Sherlock for her death, and beating his friend), I have always loved him. Like you said, a cool guy, really. Because after all he's gone through in his life he can finally be the man who he always want to be. And he is happy with Sherlock and Rosie. His live had changed since the day he met Sherlock, and I think John will always be grateful to him, that he gave his life a new sense, the sense that he will be still needed.

[@sonalidasgupta3562]

....and that silent acting...🙏

[@okaminess]

Agreed.

[@cyprusgirl19]

I love him (John Watson) too! My favourite!

[@queenheart6167]

@@cyprusgirl19 Forever!

[@paulac.munoztorres]

3:41 he cries and a single tear falls from his face. I felt a knot in my throat. Dr John Watson is one of the strongest and more interesting characters ever created, I’m so glad the bbc gave this character a chance for something else than “Sherlock holmes medical sidekick”. Martin’s performance will never cease to give me the chills.

[@OneAllysa]

I just realised all four of my character tribute videos end with someone crying LMAO

[@for3stspirit]

Only the best ones end with someone crying.

[@MentalAsEver]

I am bawling oh jesus

[@bleaky8885]

Are you referring to all of your viewers?

[@oscarfox6726]

OneAllysa I’m crying as well. He’s my favourite character 😢😢

[@oscarfox6726]

OneAllysa what’s the song?

[@kos2919]

What I love from this TV show is that it doesn't fell into the same trap of other Sherlock Holmes shows where they use Watson as a bumbling sidekick. This show actually make him an important partner to Sherlock by being the knight while Sherlock is the strategist. Also they humanize him so much by using ptsd well

[@porcusuxor]

What a wonderful tribute to my favorite character in the series. Your editing highlights what exactly people forget about John -- not only that he is a soldier and therefore has that sort of character, that capacity in him, but that everyone he had ever let in his life and his heart lied to him and treated him as if he did not deserve the truth. That, in itself, is a full keg of gunpowder that's ready to explode at the slightest provocation. And explode it did, unfortunately. I will, however, never forgive Gatiss and Moffatt for writing S4 in such a way that no one really remembered all of these reasons behind John's actions nor emphasized the complexity of his character, but treated him in the same way that everyone else in the show did: callously and without consideration of his feelings or context.

[@eminapuskar7014]

Can I get a hallelujah!?! For serious though. It makes me so angry and sad that everybody forgets these things. Altough it was extremely badly written as said these things should be taken into consideration.

[@thecabbageman1]

Didn't they? S4 John is the next logical step after all his previous development.

[@forestgreenking]

@@thecabbageman1 It undermines everything with the overall development of the season. John's actions would "make sense" if you empathize with him greatly and you see that the frustration/anger/helplessness/hopelessness have been building. However, the story structure shows him wanting to become unfaithful (despite S1-S3 all about him being loyal, and accepting those wrongs) suddenly, getting angry and losing his emotions over Sherlock (a key point that the series sometimes forgets that he is an army doctor= you don't treat people like that; also blaming Sherlock). If the development is 'logical' then the story structure would've been like this: after S3/The Abominable Bride, John DOES become angrier/more impulsive to emotions, but lashing at Sherlock AND Mary. He becomes more expressive OR becomes more closed, and from the development he's had throughout S1-S3, it's becoming more expressive. It's not secretly texting someone else for 'not feeling it' anymore (from Sherlock or Mary); having a fight with them is more plausible. The purpose of cheating was to make him guilty, the brutal beatdown was to make him guilty, not being able to save Mary was to make him guilty. If it was along the season's development, then it would've been John getting angry at Sherlock because Sherlock isn't caring for himself anymore (drugs were the tipping point of John in TAB) AND angry at Mary for being a double-faced person who'd rather talk to Sherlock than him. Yes, texting someone was him wanting an out, and hitting Sherlock was also letting out his emotions, but he comes across as a cheater (later it's revealed he was being manipulated, than someone finding peace in another) and a high-strung bastard (the brutal beatdown shown was very unnecessary). S4E1 put him aside for Sherlock and Mary, and Mary died in the stupidest way possible. S4E2 John was trying to confront everything, but again: he was being manipulated by the secret sister (we don't even get that side of his again). S4E3 was so bad that it didn't even connect Eurus' situation with 'best friends' and Sherlock to John. Sherlock in S4 was massively god-like and full of emotions that he came out as a paragon of kindness and John came out as an asshole for opening his arms and accepting two people who wouldn't be accepted by others.

[@thecabbageman1]

@@forestgreenking I disagree with everything in your statement. First of all we know that Eurus isn't like Kilgrave. She doesn't just order people around with brainwashing waves. She slowly conditions them through dialogue. So even though she did probably feed off his anger in ep2 she definately didn't manipulate him into wanting to start texting her because they didn't talk much in the bus. Secondly once again Sherlock's explanation about why John chose Mary establishes that John is emotionally unstable and in desperate need of constant change. So cheating like that is a normal reaction As for that beating I think it was too brutal but that was the point. Both Sherlock and John needed that to happen to move on. And it doesn't ruin his character since the scene in Sherlock's house where Sherlock consoles him explains why he lashed out like that. And all of that is a normal reaction. John blames himself for Mary's death. He feels like he betrayed her. That he wasn't caring enough to protect her. Or who knows what else. Self loathing is normal in situations of such grief. And projecting that guilt onto someone else is also normal I do agree that the way she died was ridiculous though. Esecially after they spent an episode establishing how you can survive a bullet shot

[@forestgreenking]

@@thecabbageman1 I've taken the beatdown to thinking, and yeah, it was in character, so I concede to that point. I think it really was super graphic for me to see from a character that I really like. I kind of equated it to Sherlock's mental/psychological abuse to John, and John retaliating in physicality. Still though. It was such a dissonant addition to the series it was like they WANTED us to hate John. And yeah, I know it was John's fault for the first step with 'the girl on the bus'. But that's what I meant; it was such a pivot from S3/S4's characterization of John, it seems out of the left field for me, and I imagine, a lot of people. I can recognize that feelings of distrust towards a partner, longing for love and understanding, wanting an out-- those are real and understandable sentiments that I will not fault for John to have, but the thing is, the season was structured so weirdly-- and his dialogue, especially-- that it insinuates that John wanted things to happen just because he's tired of Mary and misses Sherlock. The WHY is important, and the structure of how it is built is important. When I say Eurus manipulated him, it would've been massively service to his characterization to show us what exactly she did in order to lure him into the false sense of security she gives him. Eurus isn't Kilgrave but someone as emotionally calculating as her would've seen that John was emotionally compromised; and no, I don't think it was unintentional that they looked at each other on the bus and she just apparently targeted the one person OUTSIDE the Holmes family as her guinea pig. Also it worries me that you keep saying 'cheating is normal' for this circumstance, because no, it really isn't. He was never shown to double-time anyone, didn't contact any girl outside of another girl he's dating, and at the most, it's Sherlock that he communicates more with. But that's where his loyalty stands; Sherlock is the partner, he is loyal-- Mary is his partner, he stays loyal (and heart-wrenchingly so). He explains that who he is is someone he wants to be, not the person everyone perceives him as. That's a therapist's/psychologist's red flag, and no, as I say again, it is NOT a coincidence that Eurus takes his therapist. It sounds extremely like Impostor Syndrome, not feeling like you're the best, but I don't know why you equate thrill=cheating, because if he's searching for thrill, he could've just found other ways for that. Also, yeah, John says he wants more to happen between the girl and him. Again, WHY? Why did he want it? The audience is left hanging at that, especially "that's the whole point". Well, what's the whole point? That he felt stagnant so he wanted to cheat, he's not perfect and his wife is haunting him because he couldn't admit to others that he wanted to cheat? Sorry for the rants, I just-- I know what S4 was trying to say, and it would've been good (and good I say as I don't exactly like the direction they made John go, because again, there are more ways to create the guilt/thrill-seeking) if they just... fixed the story structure and added a few more scenes. This video is a testament to that; it shows his fears and character in a few minutes. The show repeatedly forgets that until convenient for Sherlock to dissect, so I hope that my opinion comes across.

[@MoonysPie]

what else is there to say but perfect.

[@marynichols438]

Martin Freeman is the reason that I watch Sherlock.

[@sell8789]

my too.

[@jtbrock]

me as well. I really admire Martin Freeman as an actor. He is amazing in this role.

[@lapiratedesangmele8306]

Me too !!!!

[@cyprusgirl19]

ME TOO! After watching The Hobbit Trilogy I fell in love with this adorable man (come on everyone has to agree that he was adorable as Bilbo (who is my favourite character)) and he immediately became my favourite actor! I was looking for something to watch with Martin Freeman and Sherlock stood out to me. I looked everywhere for it and finally found it on BBC iplayer. I am so glad I watched it. It became my favourite TV series (JOHN WATSON IS MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER!

[@Clair1868]

​@@cyprusgirl19he was also in Captain America Civil War. "You step out of line... you deal with me. Please... please... step out of line." Lol

[@manfrombritain6816]

love this version of John, he's the perfect British soldier. he doesn't look like much, he's a gentleman, he's down to earth. but he ALWAYS gets it done under pressure

[@actingisthearts4787]

This video is beautiful! It shows how complex of a character John is. And it gives him justice!!! Love it! Great editing! Beautiful song! And wonderfully executed!

[@queenheart6167]

it makes no sense for me to be angry with John, he was very hurt. Sherlock acted almost the same when he thought Irene had died. That beautiful embrace scene in TLD has sealed what this BBC show really means: the incredible friendship of these two men.

[@OneAllysa]

dama de copas I was angry because since Season 1, I was already aware of the lurking violent anger within John (I've been good at detecting those) and I've been scared of the day that comes when John places his anger on Sherlock... I thought I was wrong about it when I watched Season Two because John had been awesome to Sherlock at those times... but after what Sherlock did to him? I get it. Sherlock did a dick move, but I was still scared of John actually using his fists against Sherlock (though I kinda understand the punches when Sherlock came back. He really deserved those lol). I wanna say tho... Sherlock didn't beat John up when Irene died, but I get what you mean. John is not the world's consulting detective. He is not the kind to show his emotions quietly like Sherlock. John is more expressive, and it just so happens that Sherlock was the easiest person to target the blame of Mary's death because Sherlock was there at the time of her death, as well as making a promise to keep her safe. I understood John's pain but I still feel a bit more disappointed now instead of angry. I've been more sympathetic with Sherlock. I relate to him more, to be honest-ostracised, isolated though in need of some forms of social contact, eccentric, and intimidating to some people (yes, people say that to me unfortunately)... and I've had friends who were John Watsons too... whom I've done everything for but only received a beating in the end. So, I was kinda quick to get angry at John, especially as I hoped that my impressions of him in Season 1 were wrong... that I had a feeling John will get more violent after more seasons but I hoped something happens that prevents John from finally snapping, releasing all those pent up anger he's always been hiding.

[@queenheart6167]

I understand. I had also noticed a kind of 'dark side of the force' in him already in season 1 when he expressed that in his 'bad days' he even killed people, but just as you, I have attached myself to the qualities of patience and loyalty which John also had, and which attracted me to him. I did not want Moffitis to have made John angry at Sherlock (although Sherlie exhausted everyone's patience, I do not like anyone hurting him). But the time John was faithful to Sherlock induced me not to be angry with him, but try to understand. And I'm glad that once it's all cleared up, that both heroes have forgiven themselves and apparently are going to 'heal', John and Sherlock have returned, already in the third episode, as they have always been before. John being his faithful squire, and Sherlock saving his friend in the end. In the end, love and friendship won, and if all is well between them, then it's fine with me. kisses, and great video!

[@christinabeyer9298]

OneAllysa I agree with you in the most that you've said. But I can't agree with the fact that Sherlock deserved to beaten up by John after the return from his "death". He had to live in the underground for two years to destroyed Moriarty's criminal network to keep his few friends save, including John. Sherlock was severely physically tortured by the Serbians short time before Mycroft came to save his brother. And then John punch him again. I understand John, he was angry for Sherlock, he must assumed his friend is dead for two years. Sorry, he had not deserved it, but we all know John how fast he gets angry. But just as fast he can forgive, we saw that later in the tube. That's my opinion about that.

[@aayushipriya0216]

@@christinabeyer9298 imagine that, God bless the mark, your friend, somehow, (let's make it a bit better) disappeares and 2 YEARS LATER, comes back and says that I had to hide due to some this that reasons and 150 PEOPLE *knew about everything* and still I didn't include you in those 150... How would that feel, eh?

[@christinabeyer9298]

@@aayushipriya0216 Disagree, 25 people of Sherlocks homeless network knew it, not 150, and of course Mollly. The only thing that Sherlock can be blamed for that he never told John why he really faked his death, not only to dismantle Moriarty's criminal network, he did it for the main reason to protect John and nothing else. And not to forget it was Moriarty himself who manipulated Sherlock to commit suicide when he suggested him: "Your friends will die if you don't." And of course Sherlock had to hide, he lived for two years certainly under false identities on several places in the world, everyone in a similar situation would have did the same. But it was at no case just a game of hide and seek. But of course I understand Johns reaction, except of the beating I would have react the same way like him.

[@llucieole1818]

John Watson is on another level of badass and he deserves all the love, happiness and respect in the world. Periodt.

[@Faith-lh9in]

this has just clarified that John is my favourite character.

[@StellaMarisol]

I loved the way Martin Freeman played Watson. He reminded me of Deforest Kelley playing Dr. McCoy. Kind and healing, but not afraid to be a fighter if needed. My two favorite Blue-Eyed Doctors. ❤️

[@sell8789]

I loved Leonard "Bones" McCoy too...

[@cherylparsons9920]

@sell8789 My favorite Star Trek character

[@RandomReader24]

Huge sherlockian here, got addicted to Doyle's stories and more, with lots of black and white tv shows, movies, and so on, before Benedict took up the mantle. BBC is the best portrayal of sherlock and Watson. And this video showed everything a person should know about the man named John Watson. Good job doesnt cover it.

[@astrosherlock374]

One of the best of Watson sure, not Sherlock, Sherlock is far too different from the books

[@socially-ineptnerd4535]

This left me a whole new level of shook. I'm legit weeping. You did him great justice, congrats! It was nicely put together and showed a believable development of his character. :) You are a gem.

[@kyra-laine]

Me, on the other hand, am laughing at how friggin perfectly accurate this is

[@maia1576]

I love how this video brings out the true pain in John. He doesn't show it very often, but when I see this video, it really brings that to my attention. He's so hurt... and broken... It's so beautifully depressing... Well this got pretty deep...

[@shadowelii]

John was my favorite; he was a lot of people’s favorites. That one scene in S4, episode 2 was a lot of pent up rage finally getting the better of someone and while I can’t say I forgive such a graphic scene - how off kilter the show writers wrote him - I can understand from a certain perspective why he did it. You did John’s character justice in around 4 minutes, compared to Gattis and Moffat’s last season and almost million dollar budget. Thank you.

[@cyprusgirl19]

Is he still your favourite now?

[@TerrificGiggles]

It got to me... The part where he answers with: "Please, God, Let me live." It just gets me to cry, specially with so many people on my family coming from a military background.

[@lamoshit]

the lines after hit me even harder Holmes: Yeah, but if you were dying... if you'd been murdered, in your very last few seconds what would you say? Watson: "Please, God, let me live." Holmes: Oh, use your imagination! Watson: I don't have to. right in the feels.

[@maxcroft5826]

I'm Sherlock Holmes and John waston put together. It's hard, but right now, it's even harder. So yeah. I'm sad. Not happy, not blissful, just sad.

[@sykkunobeck5635]

John Watson is absolutely the best character in the entire series. This man is my hero.

[@cyprusgirl19]

I love John Watson!

[@filipemtx]

I agree!!

[@Bebe-rn2fh]

Of course he is an amazing soldier. He killed orcs and stole gold from a drago- *oh wait wrong movie*

[@Celtic_Blade]

Or is it?...

[@jimmy2k4o]

And he won Dawn’s heart at Xmas.

[@slimemold4767]

you know who he stole gold from? SHERLOCK WHO WAS ALSO SMAUG AAAAH!!!

[@moony3083]

*Martin played this role AMAZING! You couldn’t find a better Watson*

[@cyprusgirl19]

Whole heartedly agree! The best Dr Watson ever (in my opinion at least)!

[@charliedrawz9031]

This is so beautiful, John is such well developed character, he’s very complicated and you really told his story, I actually teared up.

[@einmensch87]

"Who you thought I was, is the man who I want to be." This line with this beautiful song hits right in the feels. Incredible edit!

[@typicallywrong3432]

EinMensch the hole series hits the feels. Of course when it's just being funny, there's feelings there as wells. Makes you so haPpY-

[@jessie_4921]

Finally, FINALLY!! John is getting some love.. 🥺😭💕 I love both him and Sherlock equally- but he’s legit underrated..

[@cyprusgirl19]

Couldn't agree more!👍

[@lara7209]

This is so beautiful. Poor John, he's been through so much pain, he deserves better, I'm glad that he could finally have a happy ending with Sherlock and Rosie

[@cyprusgirl19]

He really has been through a lot. He needs more love and respect from us fans!

[@fairyclr]

he's amazing. he deserves so much recognition...

[@basenok]

Love John Watson

[@katie6526]

Who doesn't

[@cyprusgirl19]

I love him too! My favourite character!

[@tzinTexas]

I love this.... sums John up very well. Season four John has been reviled by fans for being mean to Sherlock... but he was provoked beyond reason... and God knows how Eurus had been messing with his head through texting and then as his therapist. It only took her 15 minutes to take over the warden and then her prison. Trust issues, indeed.

[@robinniecake]

Sherlock hugging John at the end tho **sniffs** my heart. This brave soldier has a loving best friend that makes him strong despite it all. :"D sike. I'm a Johnlock fan. Hello.

[@magdalenaphillips7699]

Jesus. I just rewatched this video and it still hits me so hard. The entire 4 minutes are so gorgeously edited, perfectly in time with the music. And the quotes are chosen so precisely. This is a masterpiece.

[@vashongolf]

The best tribute song and video there is to our favorite soldier! Dr. John Watson!

[@cyprusgirl19]

My favourite soldier!😘

[@FlutterStark]

"Today we have to be soldiers Mycroft soldiers and that means to hell with what happens to us"".... God that phrase

[@catita_7635]

bro i'm crying bc i love so much sherlock and john. they are the best.

[@whiskeyeyedfool]

YAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSS! Soldier keep on marching on. The quote to life. I love this video, it explains John Watson so well. Thank you!

[@runawaypirate9105]

Wow, this edit really brings to light just how much John has been through and how strong he is. It's so important for people to see that he's just as important as Sherlock, but in a different way.

[@nv1450]

It is just awesome! Your video tells a lot about John, and I realised that I forgot how really brave he is

[@MekinakSibiMekinacic]

Great tribute to a great character! Beautifully done!

[@putridcrow]

боже, как же это прекрасно. вы замечательно раскрыли эту "неидеальную" сторону персонажа. как же сердечко ноет, ох. ты тоже человек, джон. спасибо вам.

[@moonlight.z6543]

John Watson; A solider that never returned from the war

[@zixunguan7842]

Thanks for the video, it's brilliantly edited. I've seen too many negative comments on John after season 4, which made me really sad. John is just broken because of everything happened to him, and he is such a great person in nature. How could they don't understand???

[@sell8789]

because they are superficial idiotic fans, who did not know how to understand the depth of the character. They thought he was made of kittens, but they forgot that kittens hiss and scratch from time to time

[@cyprusgirl19]

I was sad after all the negativity he got as well. He needs more love!

[@stargirlish]

i don't understand how someone can dislike this. you are a very good editor. i watched all your bcc sherlock edits, and i have no words. i just love them!

[@userbunny14]

There's a reason why John and Sherlock get on how they do. They not only balance each other out, but they are more alike then either would care to admit. Sherlock is softer and more human then he'd like to admit, and John is crazier and colder then he'd like to admit. And they both get high on danger in the end.

[@Marysedits]

This is literally the best video about John 😍

[@respecttheduck4770]

This is A M A Z I N G. Seriously. Perfect song, perfect editing, perfect video.

[@dvanaestcestica1135]

Despite the title "Sherlock", the main character is John Watson. The best characterization of Watson ever, and stunningly artfully delivered.

[@AnOldYoungPerson]

I feel like they downplayed John's military career in the show and it's what caused him to be the way he is in the story and his character arc I'm Sherlock, and it's a shame because it was a very important part of him and his personal story in the novels and the reason he has a limp and walked with a cane. (Due to him being a medic in the Second Afghan war and taking a Jazzel bullet to the leg, but in Sherlock for the modern version of the shoe, he was injured in the Afghanistan war.) in the novels is because he was shot in the leg during his service in the Second Afghan War. Where as his leg injury in the modern War on Terror in the Afghanistan campaign, that kinda links to the novels with the only link being in Afghanistan but both wars are around 180 years apart. But it's all the way he was injured in the series was just explained in a dream sequence rather than amount the detail Conan Doyle goes into in the books and his past military career from Jim graduating and university to become a doctor to joining the military. The writers for Sherlock also didn't understand, that Watson's military career was what made him and defined him as a man and a character, it was the reason he was so regimented with his life and his actions in the books and choices he made for himself or for Sherlock or for Mary to save them, to comfort them or to assist them in any way possible. And the meer fact that in the series they only speak about Watson's military past, in passing remarks rather than a full blown conversation or Watson writing about it on his blog, is waisted potential to develop Watson's past. (Also I know they went into his military backstory in the Abominable Bride episode, but that was technically a flashback to 1898/Sherlock's mind palace and was a spin-off adaptation of Conan Doyle's work so it doesn't count.) And to try and divulge his mentality as a soldier in a criminal and crime fighting world trying to survive with the most unlikely of friends. Also I don't understand, why Watson didn't wear his Military uniform for his own wedding in the series as it is a big inaccuracy, Major Sholto did it so why didn't John? It might have been that only active servicemen are to wear uniforms for formal occasions, but that's kinda like when retired veterans wear their uniforms for remembrance Day, it doesn't make sense. (They did got that detail semi right in the Guy Richie movie so why not the TV series?!)

[@iangow-robinson9671]

perhaps that is the objective ? Military career means so much to the individual but civilians will never understand the change and stresses. The prison that a servicemen carries with them and there bubble of lies of being a nations pride. When reality is far different an inability to adjust and cope with civilian life, trained to spot dangers in everything, always alert, inability to switch off and loss of purpose. Comes across as hostile, difficulty sleeping as every time they close there eyes they see the horrors of war on a constant loop and more screams than you could possibly count. The frank indifference of the nation I believe is well portrayed in this movie and correct about missing war, many veterans miss it. People are scared to have an open conversation with a veteran, only getting a forethought by a majority of public on remembrance day even then it's only a performance to keep up the pretence. The fact of the matter a majority of the UK population do not care about there servicemen, women and especially veterans as it's easier to choose forget that we send 18 year olds of to war and are only to happy to brush them aside and marginalise them. Pride and perhaps anger, I know of service men to whom injured themselves to avoid disgracing the unit with bad marching during a returning parade. Perhaps it's the same with his limp. Anger at the way the military has abandoned him, he is out and military no longer cares about him. People romanticise military service and the treatment of veterans sadly after Vietnam all that changed, people are more happy to forget the exist. The contrast suits the eras they belong to.

[@okaminess]

I think they understood, but I think they wanted a different interpretation. They threw in some vices for John, like how he's gone on a string of dating so many women as a form of escapism, and not even just to find The One. He can't even remember names. They added alcohol. They added a therapist. They added infidelity. Sherlock's John is a far cry from regimented Dr. Watson.

[@djmotise]

John was shot in the ARM. Not the leg.

[@mdelaneym463]

I love this show and I love Sherlock, but holy crap, it looks so different when you see it through John's eyes like this, I think I like it even better. Incredible video.

[@rohitshaw9289]

A soldier who never returned from the war

[@lenakan8990]

Honestly, thnks for making this amazing music video of my most favorite character. *Soldiers*

[@Ada-yk9kw]

You left me speechless, this is a masterpiece

[@EverythingCanadian57]

THIS IS so fucking fantastic. Your videos are character studies and I want to write essays with them. God this is just, it hurts good.

[@nataljawells3761]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SONG CHOICE WHAT FANTASTIC MUSIC AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO

[@OneAllysa]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ALSO I LOVE FLEURIE SO MUCH THAT I MIGHT MAKE FANVIDS FOR ALL HER SONGS

[@maxcroft5826]

I suffer from excessive anxiety out of the blue and this is one of my many inspirational heroes. God bless Martin Freeman 🕊️😇🙏💓🔥💯

[@cyprusgirl19]

God bless him!

[@shubheksha5481]

I've always loved the soldier aspect of John, and when I watched the unaired pilot, I fell for him all over again. Gatiss and the others did him dirty; they should have kept the steely, sexy soldier.

[@bakerstreetgirl4128]

Martin Freeman is an amazing actor I ever saw John Watson my favorite charater in this sereis he lost people he had some problem with his best freind but he was very strong charater

[@Cat919]

Well, well... I usually can't stand these types of videos, but I am very pleasantly surprised at the quality of this one - good music, superior editing, excellent dramatic effect. A solid look at a character often seen as nearly comic relief. Cool.

[@AngelMartinez-lm7cu]

John's my favorite character on Sherlock. We have a lot in common; bisexuality, sweaters, tea, cats, and our best friends taller than us by a lot.

[@djmotise]

He's not bisexual. Just saying. You have no evidence of that.

[@xlovleyx1543]

@@djmotise He didn't say he was straight :)

[@mariag.8242]

Cats? There are cats in Sherlock? There are cats that John is fond of in Sherlock? I missed that - nothing to be done but watch it all again 😉

[@shadowelii]

Never thought I’d click on a recommended BBC SHERLOCK fanvid ever again but here we are. This is really good. Thank you for the closure. It’s a few years late but it worked kfkfkfkjfjf 👌👌

[@sympostersyndrome]

HOLY SHIT. HOLY SHIT. HOLY SHIT. SHIT. HOLY SHIT. THIS IS PHENOMENAL. You brought out every facet of John Watson in one video, KUDOS.

[@sincerelyme1193]

I hate it when everyone just flat out says "Another case solved by *Sherlock Holmes!* " I mean, where's the recognition for John?

[@cyprusgirl19]

I know, right? Half of these cases probably wouldn't be solved if it wasn't for John! Poor John just exists! It reminds of Martin and Benedict in real life. People screaming at Benedict and poor Martin just smiles sweetly and waves. John and Martin need more recognition!

[@ErinWolters]

This is not only one of my favorite songs, but it's also basically my favorite character! I love this video so much. It's in my top three Sherlock videos. It's so amazing and I'm so in love and you should be so freaking proud of yourself.

[@OneAllysa]

AWWW IM SO HONOURED!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I feel kinda not-good about this video because I was trying to apply for an organisation in my university and I uploaded it here and sent it to them... They practically told me my work is sh*t... so I kinda avoid anything to do with this video because I remember how humiliated I was but YEAH YOU'RE RIGHT I SHOULD BE PROUD

[@ErinWolters]

Tbh they're stupid. This is amazing. See those 12,969 views. Yeah. Fuck them. (Also about 2,000 of those views were 100% me)

[@ErinWolters]

Dude. Look how many views you'e gotten in two days!

[@OneAllysa]

Erin Wolters OH MY GOD YOU'RE WATCHING THIS AGAIN?! THANK YOU SO MUCH and wow i am... shookt 500 more views in two days?!

[@ErinWolters]

Not even kidding. I watch this like 10 times a day.

[@JennessaB1]

Thank you for making this video. You asked if this video gives John Watson justice, to be honest, I think you did. I have known many soldiers. This video helps me understand them. Thank you.

[@tfwiz6706]

i'm having a breakdown over my fav sherlock character again!!! god i love john

[@melaniealcantar2081]

Oh my god...that was literally the best one I've seen. The dialogue is great, scenes were perfectly placed, music was perfect, everything about this video was so beautiful!

[@okaminess]

2:24 Hearing Sherlock say some affirming things about John's relationship after Mary's death was everything a best friend could do to help rationalize John's choices. We know nothing of the future or certain truths. This did John Watson a lot of service. He's a dynamic character with his own vices and poor decisions. Seeing characters struggle with their mistakes and conflicts within Sherlock brought it closer to home.

[@carolinemanuel8540]

Everyone who doesn’t know him well thinks John is kind and innocent. He lived through more trauma than they can imagine. ❤

[@binhthien1090]

Great editing. You did him great justice.Thank you so much This man is always my John Watson.

[@cyprusgirl19]

He is always my John Watson too!

[@nobodywithsparkle5882]

Ouch my heart just broke. Again. I love this video and I don't know what else. It's just perfect

[@arianatherese8232]

I love this edit so much omg. My boy Watson is so under appreciated and I'm so happy I found this video

[@cyprusgirl19]

He is under appreciated. He needs more love from everyone!

[@gabriellaestrada6765]

this is freaking beautiful.. ❤️

[@ceoofclowns4966]

GOD I LOVE HIM SJSNSNZB I FEEL SO BAD FOR HIM BUT I LOVE HIM

[@kyra-laine]

"Nothing happens to me" - John S1 "Think before he speak little hedgehog" - Me after finishing the series

[@dmkuznezov4341]

The best. Trailer. Ever. Made me rewatch series for 3rd time

[@damlagedikli9814]

Whoever you are creating these edits, thank you for existing

[@kattarina_books]

I think I've watched this video about twenty times and I'm ready to watch as many more. thank you thank you thank you. this is the best I've ever seen

[@isabellarose2463]

Martin Freeman is a brilliant actor!!!! His range!!!!!!

[@cyprusgirl19]

He is so underrated. Deserves so much more recognition! My favourite actor!

[@carax8691]

Wow, this is fantastic! 😱 My heart is literally racing so fast! This song and video represents John so well. It must have been so much work to match the scenes and audios from all the seasons as perfectly as you did! You did a great job, I subscribed directly! ❤❤❤

[@andrewrobinson3310]

Excellent tribute. Especially liked the soundtrack. Well done, and thanks. 👏👏

[@philipclayberg4928]

"You were a doctor." "I had bad days."

[@douglascanoose5281]

Outstanding compilation of a wonderful actor. Also perfect choice of a song.

[@aqhyperion3369]

This editing is perfection holy damn what a masterpiece

[@enigmatic_lizard2923]

I was not looking to cry today, but this is as good a place as any

[@KettyFormaggio]

WOW PERFECT

[@halinhnguyen7573]

I rarely comment on any video on KZbin but gosh this video was so amazing that I have to comment to say thank you. The emotions it brought to me was beyond my expectation, and thank you so much for doing that.

[@emilybrunson8250]

Man, that was so well done. Oh, John.

[@brijinightaright7692]

Amazing work, thank you! I love John, he is an extraordinary character))

[@cyprusgirl19]

He really is extraordinary!

[@quentinv.h.6271]

How did I come to this video now?? Why not earlier? This is fucking beautifull, you made me cry.

[@ellensheppard1466]

This gave me goosebumps ❤