TJLC Explained: [Episode 30] Romantic Tropes and Narratives

In Today's episode of TJLC Explained I talk about some of the common romantic devices that have made their way onto Sherlock. Spoilers: there are A Lot of them. Maybe I should try a different approach...
TJLC stands for The Johnlock Conspiracy and is the idea that the writers of BBC Sherlock have intended for John and Sherlock to end up in a relationship together since the start.
SOURCES:
1. TV Tropes Romantic Tropes
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2. Ifyouhaveenoughnerve's 157 Romantic Tropes on BBC Sherlock
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3. Artfulkindoforder's LSIT Google Drive
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4. Steven Moffat on Writing (2013)
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5. A Study in Scarlet
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6. Teapotsubtext's Series of Edits on Romantic Arc Tropes
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[@JadenDeselms]

"It's you. It's always you. John Watson, you keep me right." -Sherlock Probably one of the most powerful lines in this whole show.

[@lyricbot8513]

MamaMeme :'( :')

[@guadalupeescobar1516]

And probably one of the gayest lines in the show

[@shivanitelang7760]

Millions of ways of saying I love you and this was probably the best one.

[@jennpenn10]

Sherlock: I'll tell you next weeks lottery numbers. John: Ha ha ha ha ha Sherlock: Worth a try. If that does not show a knowledge great enough for an Old Married Couple don't know what does. Brilliant.

[@fifysky8587]

"I was so alone and I owe you so much"... my favourite line in alle the show, probably my favourite love quote. Seriously, it's heartbreaking.

[@JaneDoe-dd8sm]

7:11 "tell me where they are please! tell me. please!" he begged ... twice! does it ring a bell ? Irene telling him she's have him beg for mercy TWICE!! well look at this!!!

[@Raindr0psssssssss]

I squinted my eyes during the last kiss scene in the princess bride and imagined it was johnlock

[@GingerBreadSed]

how desperate are we eh

[@sugarcoatt_]

Me HELP

[@thatgirlCarissa]

Can we talk about how Sherlock even draws on the Princess Bride little mustache ?!!

[@parkergarvin]

Uh! I never thought of that! Thank you for talking about it.

[@insanelaughter01crunchy83]

Fancy_Bred when I first saw the show I laughed and pointed out the moustache he drew. I was a TPB fan before Sherlocked and still oblivious to the existence of TJLC. (I ship everyone with everyone so I thought I was alone with the johnlock ship).

[@blue-guymaster5121]

he wot

[@ThePhoebeCupcakes]

This may sound odd, but I'm pretty sure this show and the crazy in depth analysis helped my own analysis skills and is helping me pass my literature exams???? Thanks so much man lmao

[@strongsarah]

I have learned SO MUCH just from being in this fandom and reading as much meta as I can squeeze into my day. For me it's too late to help with school, glad it is not too late for you and many others!

[@oliviaapollo715]

Phoebe Cupcakes literally same.. I take English language and literature A Level and this series is actually helping me analyse texts in more depth and detail.

[@strongsarah]

Also, I recommend HIGHLY "The Hero With 1000 Faces" by Joseph Campbell, he writes about a story template as old as humanity which underlies SO MANY of our most beloved stories, movies, tv shows, etc., not just ancient myths. ASIP is a TEXTBOOK hero-journey, it's GORGEOUS. (and I think the overall arc of the series is too)

[@astylinsonbyadoption5681]

Phoebe Lawrence WE HAD TO ANALYZE PICTURES IN CLASS AND I WENT INTO SO MUCH DEPTH AND DETAIL COMPARED TO BEFORE I STARTED THIS SERIES

[@natalieroberts9921]

So I'm currently watching Sherlock with my family. They've never seen it, I've just recently decided to share it with them so they know what I'm talking about all the time lol. But we just finished HLV and when the "John Watson is definitely in danger..." part came and Sherlock heroically began to struggle up the stairs to John my whole family went "AWWW" and I was just shaking with laughter muttering "he's so gay" into a pillow. Then I turned to my sister and announced "I freaking hate this show" and she just looked really confused

[@milleliza1490]

It still surprises me that after john found out him and mary were going to have a baby he just awkwardly patted Mary instead of hugging her

[@oswin9827]

This is one of my favourite TJLCE videos! Once you actually realise how many classic romantic tropes are used between John and Sherlock, it's ridiculous how cheesy the show becomes. Brilliantly done, as always! :)

[@nanoname]

It finally happened. I actually believe in TJLC now. Omg. What am I going to do with my life till January. This was such a great episode. Thinking about Sherlock in a narrative structure point of view makes so much sense. The tipping point for me, after everything, was realizing what the tarmac scene TEXTUALLY said. Naysayers can scream all they want that all we have is subtext. But Sherlock had already told John he loved him at the wedding, he used the word love. What could he POSSIBLY have to say at the tarmac if not clarifying love as romantic? There is literally nothing. There's zero things. That's text. Omg. TJLC i real. My life. My brain omg.

[@ladyblakeney]

You looked so smug when you started describing Princess Bride I may have spit my tea out laughing.

[@cathyyang2287]

I'm waiting for them to kiss, get married, and strut into the sunset... with Sherlock being the adorable dork he is.

[@MsWrits]

"Gay romance isn't perverse or bizarre. It's the story." This sums up all my feels.

[@addangel]

I can't watch the cemetery scene without bawling my eyes out 😭 the grief is just too palpable. I don't think anyone could disagree that that's not how you grieve after a friend, is how you grieve after a life partner

[@ladyarrogance]

i rewatched this, and thought something: the way in princess bride the grandfather tries to 'save' the grandson from the last kiss, and the grandson demands to hear about it paralles eerily about the s4 and the "ending" of the series: wild adventures and no 'icky' romance. i have no idea why the long wait (there was a theory about the latest of sherlock homes stories to becoming public domain being the reason). but i really think that making a fake ending (like doyle killed sherlock off and then brought him back when the audience wasn't satisfied) is to contrast that without sherlock and john's romance the story isn't complete.

[@millieyule8366]

This made me watch the princess bride

[@Jay.T4NA]

its good right?!

[@millieyule8366]

Jada Leopold OMG YES

[@bookstars4143]

swirlingdreams.deviantart.com/art/As-You-Wish-285085085

[@SionEoinPaytonJesse]

True story: my mother in law said she named my husband Wes after Westley from The Princess Bride (because it's her favorite film)

[@insanelaughter01crunchy83]

Sion Jesse your mother in law is my role model. I actually tried to grow buttercups in my garden after I first saw the movie when I was 11. I stead just grew roses because they were less tedious and would give them to my teachers quoting the movie. My theater teacher loved me. XD

[@Alphajediknight]

actually, in the pre-court mirror Held Gaze scene from TRF Sherlock and John aren't looking at each other - Sherlock is the one to look at John when John is looking at himself, but when John's eyes move towards him, Sherlock's gaze moves to himself as if he wasn't looking. these are very minimal eye movements that require much much focus but it's there. idk i think it makes it much sadder :(

[@strongsarah]

yeah, the way they keep looking at each other and away, so as not to get caught looking. :( LET THEM LOOK!!

[@grff_]

John screams "Sherlock" when he wants him to live and Moriarty when he wants him to not live. Sherlock screamed "John" when saving him (wanting him to live) and i can't wait for Mary to scream it when she doesn't want him to 'live', whatever way that expression is taken.

[@margplsr3120]

I liked this Mike on the beggining - he seems to like Sherlock and call him friend. He is so cute.

[@SoledadSuarezPeabody]

If this doesn't convince the antis, nothing will.

[@veralidaine97]

Merpug They'll try to bromance it.

[@SoledadSuarezPeabody]

well, they already bro upped The Hug....

[@linasmith5604]

Soledad Suarez Peabody because there was nothing more to it.

[@sarahwednesday6673]

me: *not entirely convinced about tjlc* me: *watches 1 of your videos* 'well damn"

[@brandonmiles86]

The "I Want My Beloved Happy" trope is no joke. I'm living it right now and it sucks.

[@Liam_Phoenix]

It's been 6 years, hass anything changed?

[@ninopotskhoraia5373]

I hope it's better now

[@raquelmoldrich6243]

your channel has more content than the actual bbc show im so proud of you

[@MasseyKY]

Thoroughly enjoyable! The Princess Bride comparison is brilliance. Loved it. I'm calling John "Buttercup" from now on.

[@effy7081]

my favorite part is how smug you sound reading the more obviously johnlock romantic tropes. i think this is my fav tjlce ep so far because it makes it all SO OBVIOUS. ❤

[@parkergarvin]

Once again you have renewed my faith in the next generation. With so many brilliant members of the fandom, and scholarly (like yourself) I am looking forward to one day purchasing a lovely hardcover volume or set of volumes that celebrates the metas and meta writers who revealed TJLC so early while being written off as crazy fangirls/boys or getting stalked out of the Internet. While I don't create any content for the "fandom" my life has been so enriched by the show and people like you who help me see the layers within it. Bless you, Rebekah!

[@SanamGoli]

I actually love for these videos holy crap. I BELIEVE SO HARD AFTER BINGING YOUR VIDEOS PLS KEEP BEING AWESOME

[@abbietyler7868]

This episode is so interesting, I can't wait to watch s4 and finally see the declaration of love and kiss we all want to see!

[@Thomas_Winters]

i hope it happens in season 5

[@abbietyler7868]

Tony Winters it probably will, but i really can't wait anymore..

[@Thomas_Winters]

Ik but i dont want the series to end 😞

[@Thomas_Winters]

ExplosiveCat i have a feeling were going to end up getting a season 5

[@purpe9610]

These videos make me so happy

[@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.

[@codymavick9068]

I love your episodes. I smile all the way through them. Its so obvious I'm so surprised anti-johnlockers actually exist.

[@Marty_T]

I found your channel and THAT made me watch Sherlock, because I never had time for tv shows, but this time I made an exception (because I'm sick and I have few days on my hands) and I watched it in 2 days. I love how much work you put into your videos, and now I just can't wait for season 4 to see all this coming true. I hope. That would not only be one of the best plots in tv series history but also an amazing breakthrough for LGBT+ community. Thanks for all this great work! 😊

[@bleronk6840]

And Mycroft says that Sherlock wanted to be a pirate as a child!!!

[@kinoinck1946]

Being new to TJLC, and having never heard the entirety of Sherlock compared to The Princess Bride (I made the connection of the cabby scene to the iocane powder scene the first time I ever watched through Sherlock) I was very excited when you started eluding to The Princess Bride (it's my favourite movie). By far one of my favourites of your episodes, the trope comparisons were fantastic too. Keep up the good work, can't wait for your next episodes!

[@thelostsherlockian]

YOU KNOW WHAT I CAN'T BELIEVE? This glorious video reminded me of it ("reminded" - as if I'm not thinking about it 24/7) at 6:58 - I CANNOT BELIEVE that when Janine says, "Whatever it is you are," JOHN APPEARS AT THE DOOR. RIGHT THEN. WHAT. WHY. WHY

[@dinosonzii]

The amount of evidence is just overwhelming. I gotta show this to everyone i know. Thanks Rebekah

[@maffell6427]

This is my new favourite episode of TJLCE. Because all of this is literally TEXT and some people are still so blind jdkfhskf

[@ritasmith3372]

Only finding your videos now. They are making recovery from surgery bearable. And now I’ve fangirl squealed because you have proved my favorite maxim: EVERYTHING can be explained by The Princess Bride!

[@TJLCExplained]

Hope your recovery goes smoothly!!

[@kaemart3465]

I've seen all your videos but ffs this one is just.... hitting the nail on the head. its too much for my heart

[@RandomNexus]

I am delighted not to be the only one who's made the Princess Bride connection with Sherlock! This was so fun to watch! Thank you SO much! ^5

[@Ineharnia]

'Held Gaze' - It's called eyefucking!

[@Larryboyfan09]

Omg!! I have always thought that both pills during the Study in Pink episode were poisoned, but the driver had built up an immunity to the poison (remember the audience was never explicitly told whether or not Sherlock chose the correct pill) just because the set up of the scene reminded me so much of the Ioncane Powder scene

[@katestevens1422]

Probably one of my favorite TJLCE videos so far. As someone who's never seen the Princess Bride before, this added a whole new level of pain and belief! It's so obvious! Keep up the good work!

[@fbspin]

Slap my ass and call me sally, what a video! Thank you!

[@Jay-pf5jt]

I was highkey yelling when you started listing out fencing, fighting, torture. My brain went into overdrive. I didn't know you were doing TPB parallels. A lovely surprise and a favorite video. Thanks for everything you do!

[@maithriswamy6054]

Honestly, I agree with you a hundred percent. However, I'm afraid that due to pressure from other stakeholders, they may never do it. Is there any way we can believe otherwise? Because, at the end of the day, this is a huge risk for many people! Will the benefits outweigh the risk? I'm afraid that they might leave it deliberately ambiguous. However, at this point, no matter how they end the show, it will anger a huge chunk of people. The only way they can avoid that is if they leave it ambiguous so people can believe what they choose to. I really really want to believe it, but I'm too scared to. Help!

[@maithriswamy6054]

Hey Rebekah! I apologise if it seemed like I didn't believe you or anything. Its just some sort of anxiety. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain so much. In the last 14 hours, despite 2 quizzes and an assignment due in the next 2 days :P, I have seen a few more of your videos and I understand your point of view.

[@evatrost1750]

I totally see Johnlock but I fear Mrs M has a point. BBC may want to see LGBC people happy but by now the show is sold to and hugely popular in so many countries which are far from gay friendly. And you know money could maybe change the formerly wanted way the show takes. I fear Mofftiss perhaps are not allowed anymore to ship Johnlock openly and without a doubt... so I really really hope Mofftiss and BBC will stay strong and let the show and our boys go to what it's all meant to be!

[@lyricbot8513]

Eva Trost BBC is a not for profit organisation

[@insanelaughter01crunchy83]

maithri swamy honestly, The writers NEED to reveal the the story of johnlock because if they don't, they will be just one more brilliant show that threw away what could have made it glorious and possibly go down in history. Inaccurate representative is still alive in media today, so they should make a stand and let the story be told the way it's meant. Both actors I beilive have played a gay character at least one in their Carrers before so they should not have a problem with even a small kiss for a scene. Even if johnlock simply said 'I love you John/Sherlock.' It should be enough for it to be satisfying. Netflix just uploaded the fourth season and I am scared to watch it.

[@sporesims9303]

I love this video so much. I mean i was convinced, but now i am convinced that i am convinced. OMG, 44:18 and i am crying a little bit. I never cry. Rebekah!

[@ajk3414]

Love the videos! My parents are very persistent that Sherlock isn't a gay love story, and I used to believe them. I'd blow off every suspicion I had, because as a gay woman, I thought it wasn't right to be telling a gay love story as public as Sherlock. When I was younger, if I ever (I mean ever) brought up my sexuality, my mom said I was "getting on a soap box." She said the same thing about the possibility of Sherlock being gay. Now, I couldn't believe more in your message. I'm confident my parents are wrong about Sherlock, and that someday soon, they'll be watching the wonderful episode when John and Sherlock finally get together and they'll be baffled at how a story they were convinced was perfectly straight turned out to be gay. Thank you so much for helping me believe!

[@Apollo-ux1nt]

Its so bad because i ship it so hard and all of the evidence you give is so compelling but i just cant imagine it ever happening aaghhh

[@Daniela3969]

AAAAAHHHHHHHHH! I have never been more convinced of something in my life as I am after watching this, it is all there!! And here I was thinking it was just friendship.

[@alicepepperton9892]

I would like to add that I think the tarmac scene could be compared to when the Grandpa stops the story at first before the boy tells him to continue. Sherlock leads the audience to believe there will be a confession, hints at a kiss (Mycroft certainly thinks there will be), but there is none because they haven't resolved everything yet. Unlike in Princess Bride John and Sherlock still have demons to slay before they can get to the kiss they've been waiting so long for. It could also signify how the audience is ready for a kiss now, a lot of people have come to realize that John and Sherlock's relationship is so meaningful that there needs to be a confession of some sort to finish their characters arches. I'm so excited for season 4.

[@MayPhoenix]

Brilliant. I had no idea about the parallels to The Princess Bride (which I saw on the big screen when it first came out) and now I can never look at BBC Sherlock again without thinking about it.

[@emilykinsella1110]

Holy guacamole!!!!!!! The romantic tropes thing is so on point!!!!! They are professional writers this is their job and it's not like they don't know what they are doing, this is beautiful. I am going to watch the princess bride now.

[@pascalrobot]

What you said at the end is the centre of it all. I mean I can't think of better words to explain that concept, it's just... true. And seeing them kissing on screen will mean so much for so many.

[@the-reading-lemon]

Oh god, all these tropes. So many. I think someone once calculated the average time of the show in relation to romantic tropes and the result was one romantic trope every nine minutes. Of course that was before TAB, so we're probably down to like seven minutes now. I have been waiting for that particular comparsion since you started this series and I was not disappointed. I still remember seeing that tumblr post about "Character A and B" and then "Now, did I just describe the plot of Sherlock or...?" And I sat there and screamed. Bless you for all the amazing work you do, Rebekah. Also, that new intro is great and you are so adorable!

[@nonoyesyesnomaybeyes]

Teacher : How did u spend ur summer Me: Laying down in bed eating chips and watching TJLC explained videos on daily basis about Sherlock BBC 🎉

[@janeangl1423]

To be honest, the comparison between The Princess Bride and Sherlock was the deciding reason that convinced me at 100% that Johnlock is canon and won't be disowned to the very end of the show. It would be an awkward coincidence for Moffat, stating so vehemently that he loves this movie/book and putting whole plot lines of it into Sherlock, not intending to put the meaning of these tropes in, too, I mean: By creating, you would normally realise those things, wouldn't you. xD (Well, as for me, I do.) Btw, it's kind of cute how the little boy represents the homophobic/blind audience. Just perfect reference.

[@afangirl2945]

Would you do a Q&A or " get to know me Video? I really love and appreciate you and what you do want to get to know you. Also I thank you for doing that. (Sorry if my English is not correct, it is not my native language so my writing is not good and I use Google Translate is not one hundred percent accurate.)

[@sunriselg]

Trust me, most native speakers care less about proper grammar and spelling than we language learners do. Your English looks fine to me.

[@Dee010s]

Thanks for another great video. I really admire Ben and Martin more and more knowing that this is the kind of program they signed on for.

[@kitschesque]

I have no idea how much time it takes to make these videos - come up with the script, research, record and then edit, double check above etc. I think I wouldn't like to know because I'd be getting too worried about you putting this much effort and sacrificing so much rather than simply enjoying the purest TJLC truths, lol. I'm speechless. Thank you, Rebekah! Moftiss will definitely call you out one day for being The Supreme Believer. Sure of that

[@iluvbaseball64]

I'm not sobbing you're sobbing. this is legit one of my favorite movies and I'm so glad that people have made these connections :,)

[@Satopi3104]

Haha totally called the princess bride! And that is such an archetypal romance, too, not just any casual romance.

[@AnGawain]

I just love Princess Bride. This is comparisson is amazing! I didn't notice that and it's so true!!

[@loner844]

This is great. Incidentally, I think I may have already read up on all the things you mentioned in this episode, but it was still great fun to watch. I'm basically addicted to this series and the joy of TJLC. There's one thing I wonder, though. I've heard in the past about Victorian fans of the original series (which I'm reading, by the way), but I'd love to know more about it. What I know is that when Holmes died, they were black bands and inundated Doyle with fanmail until he brought Holmes back. I also know they wrote stage plays and put them on, and even put a few seconds of him on film when the technology was first invented. What I wondered was if there were any sources available that you know of that addresses the reaction of fans during the original canon. I'm not sure that it could be linked to TJLC in particular, but I've been looking, and have only found a few scattered bits. I'm probably not great at research, anyway.

[@lesdienne]

the clip of john watching sherlock pull him out of the fire??? im dead

[@evatrost1750]

Those last few sentences of yours about how everyone would easily see the lovestory in the show if it was a straight lovestory left my crying because you are so utterly right. And I am sometimes so angry at that. All the people go "but The Woman" or "but he kisssed Molly and Janine" ... and I just want to scream in frustration and say why on earth do you see but do not observe???If this would be a heterosexual lovestory you all would clearly pick up on the fact that all of this women mean nothing at all to Sherlock in a romantic way. And NO Sherlock is not asexual as well. Cause again if it would not be a gay love you would recognise all the looks, the intimacy, the want and longing between John and Sherlock for what they are and meant to be. Not only friendships but also love and sexual desire. Johnlock is so plain to see. So obvious in front of us. How can people just not see it??? Do they watch another show then me? And if you only choose to not see it because you don't want it to be a gay lovestory... even worst simply because you don't like it ... than hell yes. You most definitely should go and see another show. Cause this awesome show is full of homosexual and bisexual characters. And everybody in the show is just fine about it. And damn that is what society should feel about it: it's all fine. P.s. As English is not my mother language I hope this is understandable.

[@WegnerJacobsen]

I love them SO much.

[@TehBluePumpkin]

I'm here after The Deadly Trailer™ and I'm just crying a river (to enhance the importance of Water). I think this is the video I'm going to show my friends after series 4, when everyone will be confused. Thanks again for your hard work, Rebs! ❤

[@ayeletdrago]

This is your best video yet imo, I'm actually fangirling rn after months of not watching Sherlock omg

[@mariannakussler6841]

It's funny how some things are noticed very late in an episode. If you stop the scene where John talks to Billy from the "hounds of Baskerville" at the counter (5:55) you can see the words "Vacancies" and "Hancock's" put into focus. interesting

[@zararobnett8284]

I really loved this one. Not only because I have seen so many of the romantic tropes myself on this show but mainly because I adore The princess bride and actually hadn't heard this connection before. :)

[@gipsiusy]

the pirouette at the end of the new opening is my exact reaction at this video I loved it!

[@Sipu97]

Those John and Sherlock dolls with heart eyes in the background ^^ ♥

[@Leindy3]

I think this video was the most convincing of all yet! I it soooo obviously a love story!

[@MariaVictoriaAlberione]

20:34 I can see this scene over and over and over again.. my gosh is SO ROMANTIC!! The music... the hero scene... He's actually and literally came back from death for John, people. For John.

[@herzallekontoleer]

There's also another parallel: after "dying", Westley came back to Buttercup in a disguise, just as Sherlock did when coming back to John wearing that tuxedo and a painted-on mustache. :) and the mustache looks so similar, too! haha

[@TehBluePumpkin]

This one is by far my favorite episode of TJLC E. Thank you so much, Rebekah! I am ready to believe!

[@ReulockGaming]

Omg I so did not expect The Princes Bride comparison that's my favourite movie and I am now even more in love with Sherlock if that's even possible.

[@susibuttercup1690]

Please marry me. Thank you for pointing all this out, finally I've something to show my dad that John and Sherlock loving each other is real. But in all seriousness you are very very beautiful, you seem like such a joyful person, definitely gonna subscribe !

[@justgoodies]

Ahh Rebekah!!! I never get tired of The Princess Bride/Sherlock parallels, I love that movie!! :D I'm so glad you included it because I wanted people to SEE it SO bad and my little vids only have like 400 views ^,^ So thanks again for being a public face for our fandom, I can't stress that enough!!

[@strongsarah]

I just watched your Sherlock Spoiled vids and they are AWESOME! I haven't seen a lot of the movies you lifted lines from, but it doesn't matter, your skill at matching the lines with the scenes is amazing! The ones I did see, you have clearly carefully chosen matching SCENES, not just any scene you could paste the lines onto. WOW.

[@spac3y910]

Please for the love of god I need JohnLock to be a thing in series 4 so bad it makes me want to cry!!!!!

[@firstnamesurname7640]

And I'm so scared it won't happen. I've seen an add, in which Sherlock says "I love you", and I'm so terrified of if they're going to do something to make it not happen, or to not happen quite right... I'm just so scared... So very scared it physically hurts...

[@spac3y910]

I know right?! It's absolutely terrifying to me as well. It feels almost like this will be a tease but it wouldn't make sense, they've been leading up to this moment, I just hope they're not fooling, I will actually freaking sob if JohnLock becomes a real thing I will be that happy... heres hoping that this new series brings Sherlock and John's feelings to light.

[@hannahbobanabanana]

The Princess Bride!!! Quite honestly one of my favourite sick day films, and this a perfect and wonderful video that just marries two things I completely love together ^_^ Keep up the good work!

[@CeeInTheStars]

This is the best script yet! It is so clear & persuasive & lovely, well paced and easy to follow. The last line was perfect! Thank you for making this whole project Rebekah! P.S. The Princess Bride is my fav comfort-food movie :')

[@TorchwoodPandP]

Canines of unusual size... Thank you for thirty (30!) brilliant episodes

[@thelostsherlockian]

I'm sorry... I adore these videos, I really do, but I must adore them from a distance... I've tried so hard to watch them, but I can only endure so much simultaneous heartbreak and elation at once

[@erin.8403]

Ahh I just noticed the heart eyes on John and Sherlock in the background

[@emday4761]

Hi there, I know you've finished making this video series. But just wanted to let you know that whatever the future holds for BBC Sherlock, this series you made is a total masterpiece. This video in particular is a great example of one of the many really solid and evidenced queer readings of the show. There is still no other reading of the show that makes sense. These videos will have a really positive legacy in years to come.

[@Almostsinger1992]

Only a few minutes in and I already love the video! Also congratulations for making 30 episodes!! TJLCE is a treasure, thank you

[@tangent7078]

YAYYY NEW EPISODE

[@tangent7078]

you convinced my very passionate sherlolly/sheriarty shipping friend that she was wrong you're a legend

[@tangent7078]

+Rebekah TJLC Explained haha i love the princess bride stuff it's 👌👌👌

[@Brunabms15]

Brilliant job Rebekah!! Speaking of parallels, there's also Vastra and Jenny from Doctor Who, I really hope to see your analysis on their relationship someday (both characters were written by Moffat) :) Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in these videos, never before I realized how much alike The Princess Bride and Sherlock actually are, what a nice surprise

[@strongsarah]

It's ok to leave some things for other people to do. ;) You are doing so much already, and so well!

[@toffylikesgames]

I watch all these tropes and the one thing that nags at my mind is... Merlin... Merthur. All these tropes! Right! There! Brilliant video, I was really excited to watch this one. Well, also incredibly excited for ALL your videos!

[@erin.8403]

I was so excited for this video. Thank you Rebekah for all of your hard work in the fandom.

[@katharinatinuviel1870]

Yasss I've been binge watching all of your videos and I'm obsessed, furthermore I finally believe😂😂

[@peachanddaisygirls]

11:33 I'm sorry the way they laugh at each other and then Sherlock's smile drops when he realises the depth of the situation and then John looks at him and he kind of can't meet his gaze anymore!?!😭

[@sallyall]

EVERYONE EVERYWHERE should (must) watch your video ! it's incredible ! it's revealing ! it's enlightening ! :D Thank you so much !

[@snapespersephone6557]

I love all of your videos so far. firstly because they make me feel better about what I am seeing in Sherlock and also because you are so pretty.

[@queens_of_kings2061]

The first tjlce video of yours I think I've watched all the way through? I really liked this one! I love the way you handled the similarities between TJLC and The Princess Bride.

[@georgerogers6348]

I've always thought that the scene from the Princess Bride with the poisoned drinks was like aSiP.