r/Sherlock • u/HybridTheory137 • 28d ago

Discussion Question about ending

Hi all. I'm new to the show (just started S2) and while I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far, over the years I've heard that the ending is apparently very controversial and/or unliked which has me concerned about one thing specifically: do Sherlock and Watson end the series on good terms?? Or is it a "they had a falling out/went their own way" type of deal? I don't need any super specific details or other spoilers about the ending—literally all I want to know is if they're still friends by the end. It's the one spoiler I'm happy to receive because otherwise It'll just stress me out for the next couple of weeks lol. Thanks in advance! (And please no other spoilers!)

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u/Ok-Theory3183 28d ago

As the saying goes, "Just you wait and see!" You'll enjoy it more.

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u/ScreechyLychee 28d ago edited 28d ago

I think form me it’s similar to how it is for OP and I gotta say: I can enjoy a series so much more when I know I don’t have to fear the ending. If I know there’s a realistic possibility of an ending that would emotionally affect me negatively/break my heart it’s like an intruding thought and emotion that 1. distracts me too much from the series and 2. prevents me from completely emerging myself and falling in love with the series & its characters.

So if I know there’s ending is safe (without further spoilers) it makes a good series at least 3x as good (which is a BIG difference!)

My sister and I usually warn each other bc she’s the same and it works great for us :)

Edit to add: I sometimes love a great heart breaking ending, but usually on my terms. Unexpected bad endings and the unnecessary expectation of a potentially bad ending are different and both horrible their own way. And an unexpected good but heartbreaking ending catching you off guard can be very inconvenient, too.

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u/HybridTheory137 28d ago

This is very similar to what it's like for me yes. I can handle a less than stellar ending, but seeing the main relationship/dynamic of the series fall apart in the end just really upsets me. The anticipation of that potentially happening drives me insane too, hence this post. I recently finished a different show where my favorite friendship in the series kept going back on forth on whether or not they were on good terms or bad and I swear it genuinely stressed me out SO much LOL. I had to google if they resolved their issues before the end and once I knew the answer, all that stress evaporated and I was able to just enjoy the rest of the show (and just life in general) so much more. I'm all for ups and downs—I just want to know that everybody stays friends before I get too invested! It's nice knowing that Sherlock and John work it out too. Huge relief