TJLC Explained: [Episode 23] Many Happy Returns

There will be a better description tomorrow I just wanted to get this published for you tonight! I hope you all enjoyed johnlock hell weekend, now back to your regularly scheduled weekly uploads (I hope)
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[@sallyreid1046]

the real message of Many Happy Returns is that John chooses really awful shirts without Sherlock being there.

[@TykoBrian7]

that shirt is from season 1. There are many promo pictures from season 1 with john wearing that shirt

[@099garcia]

he needs his fashionable gay boyfriend to choose his shirts for him 😂😂😂

[@TykoBrian7]

Also what awful shirt? I thought this shirt looked one of the best on him! He's looking dapper!!

[@a.paulafernandes]

This was one of his best looks tbh. He always looks good when he is sad. ashfdh :/

[@justgoodies]

Also, the fact that John literally paused Sherlock to go for the door because of Mary, is imo a lovely metaphor for the pause in John and Sherlock 's relationship (read romance) given the introduction of the romantic false lead in the plot. This looks to me exactly like the (totally unnecessary) 'pausing' of the train car bomb in the episode next to this. And also reminds me of TRF, when John wants to reach for Sherlock's wrist to take his pulse after the fall, but his hand is snatched away from Sherlock's by a woman's hand, wearing a wrist watch and even a frigging ring, like, how blatant is that for some nice foreshadowing of what Mary's purpose in the show gonna be?? Did I say I love this show? Thumbs up again for another awesome episode, Rebekah! :)

[@autumncelestia]

I was about to go to bed (its 1:47 am for me) but then I saw this and was like "WHOA HOLD UP I GOTTA WATCH SOME TJLC"

[@sunriselg]

Oh, the jurors in Germany should work on their German, half of them fail at saying "nicht schuldig".

[@addangel]

the minisode is so hard to watch.. john's heartbreak and grief are so evident and painful to observe.. and just to think he had to feel like that for 2 whole years. i'm pretty sure he would've never been truly himself or truly happy again if sherlock hadn't come back. if that's not true love then I don't know what is.

[@loner844]

Bet Sherlock planned the whole thing in advance, including the pause then "okay" moment, just to hopefully drive home the message. No evidence of course, and it might be giving him too much credit. But that whole video was coded, and everything felt planned; the downplay of the smile and wink, the show of resisting making the video, the careful planning of the little stories and the smile and wink at the end. This is what the whole thing is about and leading up to, this is the point; the heartbreaking moments, the image and the memories, the vague connection point and the desperation in John.

[@GLAASJEMELC]

Dear Rebekah and TJLCers, I want to thank you all for introducing me to the beautiful love story that is BBC Sherlock. I won't be addressing the fourth season, because this should be a place for kindness. But you have tought me so much about good writing and the importance of LGBT representation, through your passion and caring for the show and its characters. I will never stop believing and am very grateful for being part of the TJLC community, even if it was only for the past two months.

[@milleliza1490]

it kinda worries me that john has a lot of alcohol in those shelves...

[@milleliza1490]

damn this vid made me cry. especially when john looked at the tv when sherlock said okay X(

[@jessicaparkergarvin1291]

I enjoy that your analysis of MHR is longer by almost half than MHR.

[@mamigordita]

Also in MHR, Sherlock keeps saying "his friends" "his friends" like he doesn't fall into that weak category .... HMMM

[@TheLuluTrue]

Watching MHR always makes me wonder if Moftiss really didn't care to research how the German legal system works or if it was a deliberate choice to have the jury and to have it set in Germany. Haven't yet made my mind up about that, though.

[@loner844]

+Rebekah TJLC Explained for some reason? reminds me of Mrs Hudson and her convicted husband. Mirror? I don't know for who; Mary hadn't been introduced yet, but she was certainly in the picture, so maybe. She's the closest, and the Mary/Moriarty mirror is false, so probably not him. But the Mrs. Hudson/John mirror wasn't around yet either, so unless foreshadowing...?

[@Kats1997]

Actually, the setup always reminds me of "12 Angry Men" which is all about a jury that are almost wholeheartedly convinced of the accused's guilt, while one of them deems them innocent. The whole plot is having them juggle more or less convincing arguments until it is the absolute opposite: 11 for innocent, 1 for guilty. That story plays in the US. The only reason I see for them bringing it to Germany, is so that they can show Sherlock working his way back home.. which seems quite lazy to me, but who knows, maybe there's some aspects that I'm overlooking that would help me see the cunning in it. Never really paid much attention to MHR because I only joined the fun when series 3 had just aired.

[@TheLuluTrue]

Yeah I guess, but they could have just set the story in a different middle european country? A quick wikipedia search told me that France, Belgium and Austria use varying sorts of jury systems similar to the anglo saxon model. It just seems really lazy and ignorant?

[@Kats1997]

Yeah, that's why I think that there must have been other reasons to setting it up in Germany. Mofftiss make so many deliberate, subtle choices, that this just wouldn't fit to their record..

[@lenaschubert5533]

I love in the scene with the german government discussing if guilty or not, as a german I can really tell which people are actually german :D

[@SNTbkb]

Same here. :D

[@yamiatemyugi]

Your spoiling. Three video's with in a week (around about), loved the episode can't wait for the next episode. I believed in Johnlock long before I watched these video's but now that I've seen it. There are somethings that once you know about them or they have been shown to you, you can never unsee them. As I found out on Sunday while watching Sherlock with my Best friend and her boyfriend who I had invited over for dinner :)

[@lindee8224]

I love the new stopmotion thingy at the end, it looks really cute!

[@nerdcom-fk3nj]

I love that you have an elephant in your room haha you're fabulous

[@Jay.T4NA]

...... HAHAHAHAHAHA OMG, i didnt notice that...ahhh

[@osbickb8011]

every time i watch MHR I feel like getting into the screen and hugging John and telling him everything's gonna be fine ♥ Great vid Rebekah! You rock!

[@sydneykuhlman9440]

this series hurts to watch after s4

[@hannahbobanabanana]

Congrats on 3k subscribers! I would love for there to be another small piece like this on Christmas Day this year (although in a way, TAB already acts like the 'bridging' episode between seasons) Really just in awe that you've been able to do all this, especially the last couple of eps in such a short space of time! Props to you! Loving them!

[@kilIingword]

you MADE me watch this!! WHY OH GOD JOHN'S FACE THE ENTIRE TIME AAAUUGGGH!! keep up the great work Rebekah!

[@johnw8706]

Thanks, i believe in Johnlock love.

[@pupwood]

asdkajfdjf i just finished watching this this weekend, i watched all your videos in two days omfg. I believe, tjlc is real. Your channel is awesome, keep it up!

[@itisvals]

Great video! I know I've loved this mini-episode since it came out, cause I knew it confirmed even more Johnlock and I'm so happy to finally hear you talking about it! Can't wait now for TEH 😝 The new outro is very cool btw 😉

[@emilykinsella1110]

John was never going to get over sherlocks death not really any way, was he? 😢 even this mini episode manages to be heartbreaking. He just looks so sad still and lost and the booze on the shelves...

[@heyhey-jayjay2189]

You are spitting out a new episode every DAY.

[@gabirotta8407]

I seriously don't know if I'm ready for The Empty Hearse episode IT WILL BE PAINFULLY AMAZING

[@zararobnett8284]

Thank you so much for putting in the time to make THREE video's this weekend. Your a rock star! :D

[@wimdmaster]

Great episode! ❤️ Short but incredibly important!!

[@Trysmiling]

Thank you!!! I have been waiting for this to load up so I could watch it before I go to sleep. :) Edit: GREAT JOB...AS USUAL. ;)

[@Gatergirl79]

I regret to admit that I've only just found your videos but I'm so glad I have, while I already figure most of this out there are a few theories that have blown my mind, and in the case of the Mary not being Moriarty kinda driven me crazy (because I was really holding on to that as a way of getting rid of her once and for all). Anyway I've just binge watched whole collection and now have to wait impatiently for the next awesome video. :D

[@emilybond2603]

lovely thing to wake up to :) we're being spoiled immensely this weekend and i know i am very grateful for all your hard work :D

[@rebelscxm]

i just watched all your videos in one day and i'm very very emo rn (your videos are absolutely brilliant, keep up the good work!!)

[@mander957]

Does it bother anyone else John has to sit in his chair ( maybe it's just me but it reminds me of his in Baker Street) in between while he's poring alcohol.

[@ufosights]

oh my god i just finished ep. 22 and now a new one 😂😍 quality stuff as usual, thank you so much!

[@osbickb8011]

ooolha só vc por aqui! :D adoro achar os migos aleatoriamente nos comentários do youtube (é Lcn aqui btw, do saite feices :D )

[@ufosights]

+osbick B Oii 💝 hehe

[@frofrofrofro900]

Wow set design (flat) you mentioned.... blow my mind!

[@sallycassian4494]

Yep. Very obvious John isn't grieving for Sherlock as he would if Sherlock was just a friend to him. He's feeling a much more intense loss. Note he's going out for birthday cake -- at his suggestion ---within months of Mary passing, but he's locked himself away after he thinks Sherlock is dead *for years* demonstrating self destructive habits in order to help him try to cope with the loss.

[@danielromero3117]

Woah, no sabia que Sherlock guiñaba y sonreía para caerle bien a la gente! eso es tan tierno de su parte, en el fondo quiere tener amigos

[@aliceisme360]

sooo... how many times do you think John watched that video

[@mamigordita]

Wowah woah why did i start my day with this i literally cried omg , perfectly said as alwaayss

[@TinyPierogi]

I really shouldn't watch your videos before going out... Now everyone will see that I've been crying xD

[@geekygoggles628]

WHY DID YOU MAKE ME GO WATCH MHR FOR THIS??? It hurts. So. Muuuuuuch... DX

[@Luna-jp4nv]

YOU MADE MY WEEKEND

[@elisesweeney1997]

goddamnit this made me cry (I mean that in the best possible way, though)

[@toottoot8572]

watching this video with so much information about season 4, I keep noticing patterns; you mention the six napoleons, the story the six thatchers comes from the newspapers can't be trusted? how was the name of john and mary's baby announced? (hint, a newspaper) also, i think this one's more minor, don't trust media; s4 promo videos (in which sherlock and john are crying???) are literally being made to look like tweets and then posted on various social media 💁🏻‍♂️ more on this story as it develops [finger guns]

[@margplsr3120]

Amazing... binge viewing again! I mean binge-watching. What do you thiink - All Evidence that S4 is Mind Palace || SUPERCUT (just watch on youtube )

[@arden8489]

I love these videos so much!

[@Velasaari]

Yet another amazing video!

[@RosieReins]

I love the outro!

[@starrynites]

congratulations on 3k!!

[@myla9094]

I cried all the 11:58

[@devikalitara9832]

john is definitely being asked questions by anderson if he were to be asked by his therephist and we all know he lies to his to her...he is not fine

[@Kairi-ou]

Ahhhhh Lovely episode!

[@DaDaPieGaming]

I'm making my way through this series for the first time as someone who'd never heard of the tjlc reasing before and I was wondering what your top 5 episodes are. considering the fact that you probably don't read comments anymore I'm not expecting an answer so instead I will be fitting and leave a deduction. if you do happen to read comments let me know how far off/close I am. Number 5: 4x1 pretty self-explanatory. mary is the biggest obstacle in the way of tjlc and in this one she dies, so now its just them again. Number 4: 4x2 john and sherlock hug in this one which is the closest physical intimacy they get in the series, supporting this reading. also, again, mary is shown in a negative light as her message caused sherlock to almost die Number 3: 2x3 I think this is most people's favourite episodes and fair enough it is that good. the ending is heartbreaking and the episode thrilling Number 2: 1x3 iirc in your video you said this was your favourite but I put it at number 2 because i think the first episode supports your reading the most Number 1: 1x1 this episode is by far the most explicit in the romantic direction and it feels like each subsequent episode after it drifts further and further away from that message. and while I'm on about this I may as well predict a bottom 5 list too. Number 5: 2x1 this ones pretty cut and dry, sherlock gets himself a girlfriend although that being said there is that scene where irene adler hints at john watson maybe having feelings sherlock Number 4: 4x3 the final episode of sherlock is one that even hardcore fans like yourself would probably admit is a bit underwhelming. it lacks logic, thematic congruity and honestly a basic grounding in reality but it does have a few neat moments and successful dramatic emotional beats. eurus holmes kind of makes no sense with her mind control superpowers and making fun of a secret twin before revealing an actual secret sibling was a very silly move on the creatives part. I'm not saying I would've loved it but I would've been fine with a secret twin of Moriarty over what we got, regardless of the logic behind that or whatever. in many ways 3x4 would've been a better end for the series with Sherlock and Moriaty beside the waterfall with John coming in to save the day Number 2: 3x1 again this one feels self-explanatory, mary is introduced as john's to-be wife. I actually quite like the character of mary but I can understand from a shippers point of view how she might ruin the show. And Number 1: 3x2 John Watson's marriage. the main piece of evidence against tjlc. Up to this point it seems believable and honestly if s3 didn't exist I'd think it'd be very likely but that episode doesn't throw a spanner in the works. either way this is a very enjoyable series and I'll continue to make my way through it even if the channel is now inactive, apologies for long comment lol

[@ellenwadsworth8437]

couldn't the mask in the box be a metaphor for sherlock having to put on a façade when he has to fake his death? it could also be a metaphor for john's façade during his relationship with mary, he's hiding his true feelings because he doesn't want to ruin anything? idk i'm probably wrong.

[@elizalr6162]

i thought it maybe had something to do with the story the yellow face

[@ubiaron9848]

I looooove u, Rebekah!

[@xzaelin8976]

HOWDY REBEKAH! I DID IT i have finally caught back up with your videos!!!!!!!!! my girlfriend and i still talk abt your videos haha

[@zxcbyyyy]

I missed it thanks for telling me about it!!!!!!

[@ranncarlos]

Wow. At first I tried to open this video but it said that it was blocked by BBC over copyright issues. But I tried again and now working. Weird.

[@RandomNexus]

Short but well done. ^5

[@Thomas_Winters]

but what about Mary and the child? WILL SHERLOCK DIE!!!!!!

[@rebeccadannemiller5453]

hi sorry but what is your tumblr? your bio says that it's johnlockpining.co.uv but i couldn't find it on my tumblr on my phone, and when i looked it up on google it said there was a domain issue. i'm just asking because i have a TON of questions and figured your tumblr was a better place to ask :))

[@ShemsuHor1403]

It still bothers me that they show a jury in germany- that´s not the case. They don´t hold court... What a bloody mistake.