Many writers have analysed Sherlock through the prism of psychology/psychiatry. I explore how brain biochemistry can provide us with an answer to why Sherlock is Sherlock.

In the process I delve into Sherlock’s possible drug habit, the effects of cocaine on the brain, the physiology of addiction, how the brain motivates us and why Sherlock, in ( Read more... )

“Is it legal for John to keep his handgun?”

“Does Lestrade carry a weapon?”

I explore gun legislation in the UK, how John managed to keep his service weapon and why he chose to do so. I also discuss police use of firearms, and why Lestrade would not be armed - ever.

For fanfiction writers who do want guns to feature in their stories, I explain how ( Read more... )

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Please read part 1 first to find out why Sherlock is not an official consulting detective and what Lestrade has done is highly illegal.

I examine:

• Why Donovan and Anderson hate Sherlock - it is much more complicated than just petty jealousy.


• Why informing the Chief Inspector about Sherlock was an incredibly brave thing for Sally to do.


• Reasons why ( Read more... )

Part 1 of an analysis of the Reichenbach Fall. An introduction to policing in the UK, consulting detectives and why the fallout from TRF for the Metropolitan Police will be catastrophic.


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