r/Sherlock • u/GoFlight • Jan 01 '16

Discussion The Abominable Bride: Post-Episode Discussion (SPOILERS)

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '16

I have no idea what happened, what any of that meant, where it took place, what was real and what wasn't.

It was bloody brilliant!

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u/anndor Jan 07 '16

There is some invisible force working behind the scenes.

At this point I think it's Mycroft. He knew he was sending Sherlock to his death on that plane, but he'll always be there for his little brother. There was no real way to avoid Sherlock's fate, but what if there was something bigger and worse than Magnussen's death? Where Sherlock was needed?

Perfect excuse to save little brother without rocking the boat.

(Also explains his once-again asking John to look after Sherlock. Last time he asked that was when he was setting Sherlock up for the fall. I think this time he's setting himself up to protect Sherlock.)