Sherlock S2... Spoilers And Angry Rantings

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I've only just calmed sufficiently enough to air my frustrations with this episode, so for those who have not seen 'A Scandal In Belgravia' and have no use for spoilers, scroll right on past this post.

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[adena_kaiba]

Good God. I haven't read your entry yet, but before all: thank you so much. I was starting to think I was the only one completely, unconditionally, enraptured and swooning over this episode. **feels a little less lonely**

For crying out loud, has anyone of them actually read A Scandal in Bohemia? Or better still, understood it?

[autumnatmidnite]

We seem to be in the minority here, with most of the fandom not paying much attention to essential elements such as plot, characterization and the fact that about 50% of this episode was unrecognizable as a Sherlock Holmes adaptation.

I don't think many people comprehend A Scandal In Bohemia, no. Or they project their own prejudices onto Holmes, who could not possibly have been a gay or asexual man, but rather make him out to be some repressed straight man who just hadn't met a stimulating enough woman. It's a little degrading to the character, imo.

*cues upchuck reflex*

[adena_kaiba]

Would you believe me if I told you I'm actually scared to post something where I would be able to vent some of my rage on DW/LJ ? I could write entire pages of how this episode is... Despicable, to stay courteous, IMHO, but all my friends - and everyone else alas - either don't care or say that it's the best thing they've ever seen (no, I am not kidding you). I've rarely seen people getting that fiercely protective over something! At this point, I find that quite terrifying to feel this isolated. *cries*
So your entry really comes as a blessing *clings to it*

[autumnatmidnite]

I wouldn't be surprised in the least. Blind praise is all I'm seeing on Tumblr, and about 99% of what I've encountered on LJ. It's a very unpopular opinion, to say the least, because no one seems to be interested in programmes with substance or which remain true to the books.

My heart is so broken right now, I'm not even sure if I can bear watching the BBC version of HOUN. *cries*

[adena_kaiba]

Blind praise is all I'm seeing on Tumblr, and about 99% of what I've encountered on LJ.

YES! Somehow, Tumblr is even more obnoxious, and I've stopped scrolling after the umpteenth person - proudly - proclaimed they've changed their mind and now shipped Sherlock/Irene. I mean WTF? Has any of you actually read A Scandal in Bohemia? Not to mention your changing your so-called "OTP" every two episodes or so? Really? How come you're on my dashboard anyway?

My heart is so broken right now, I'm not even sure if I can bear watching the BBC version of HOUN. *cries*

I'm in the same state. *hugs*

PS: I love your GIF. Considering the circumstances, it's truly perfect.

[autumnatmidnite]

UGH. Seriously? Wow. I knew there would be Sherlock/Irene shipping a plenty, but that's a bit much. Although the romance between the two was so horribly obvious, we really shouldn't have expected much else. I'm keeping my distance from the fic because I just know everything I loved about the characterizations in the fandom are going to undergo a drastic change. I'm actually more than a little sad about having to give up the fic, if only for a while. I'll stick to the few authors I trust, but goddamnit, it's not going to be the same, KWIM?

And really, if they f*** up HOUN, stick a fork in me, I'm done.

PS: :D I forgot all about that gif, but thought it appropriate. DB!Watson DOES. NOT. APPROVE.

[adena_kaiba]

UGH. Seriously? Wow. I knew there would be Sherlock/Irene shipping a plenty, but that's a bit much.

I know right? Appalling, really! Personally, in each fandom I've been in, my "OTP" has never changed, despite all the adaptations :P Only Canon facts could force me to change my mind.

I'm keeping my distance from the fic because I just know everything I loved about the characterizations in the fandom are going to undergo a drastic change.

THIS. Exactly! Worse still, now I've seen ASiB, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to enjoy a fic with these characters! Every time, I think "Wait, in this fic - that I used to love - Sherlock is IC compared to S1, but completely OOC if I compare him to ASiB's Sherlock... WTF?" (Not to mention ASiB's Mycroft IMHO...)
If I ever enjoy them again, I think I'll stick to the few authors I trust too. *weeps* And it goes without saying you're amongst them.

DB!Watson DOES. NOT. APPROVE.

Great minds most definitely think alike. :D