Is Watson in love with Holmes?

By Moss and Schwebel's comprehensive definition, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson share an intimate relationship. While Doyle likely meant that intimacy to be platonic, his stories have taken on a life of their own, transformed and recast by the changing cultural contexts in which they are read.
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Are Sherlock Holmes and John Watson in love?

Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, co-creators of the BBC hit, have something to tell you: John Watson and Sherlock Holmes are not, and will never be, in love. That's right, Johnlock shippers, you're out of luck. And not only are Sherlock and John never getting together, Gatiss and Moffat are sick of even talking about it.
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Do Holmes and Watson ever get together?

Sherlock and Joan may be one of the most touching and unique love stories on television, but it wasn't a romance. They ended up together as friends and family and loved ones, just not as lovers.
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Is Watson in love with Sherlock in the irregulars?

Sherlock was that person for Watson, but Watson would never be his. In the end, Watson lets go of his partner and helps save Jessie. The only information given about Sherlock's sexual orientation during The Irregulars leads to the conclusion that he is straight. Watson, on the other hand, is shown as being queer.
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Is Watson Sherlock's partner?

Watson, in full Dr. John H. Watson, fictional English physician who is Sherlock Holmes's devoted friend and associate in a series of detective stories and novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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How does Holmes feel about Watson?

Relationship Between Holmes and Watson. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have been seen as the ultimate partners for as long as they have been in print. Their relationship is far deeper than anything that meets the eye; they mean more to each other than just a business partner or friend.
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Did Sherlock care about John?

He is extremely loyal to Sherlock, and will usually, but not always, do what Sherlock asks him to, and cares a great deal about his well-being. Sherlock likewise cares about John.
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Does Leo tell Bea he is a prince?

Leo got away, threatening to tell his mother that Daimler lost him in the first place, so Daimler has opted for another plan: sabotage. He tells Bea the truth, that Leo is actually the prince of England.
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Did Watson open the rip?

15 years earlier, Watson had unwittingly opened the Rip when he used a magical artifact to try to communicate with the dead (something that, incidentally, spiritualist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was convinced was possible).
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Does Sherlock kiss John?

Sherlock began legitimately kissing John, cupping his face with his right hand and applying a bit more pressure than he had on the first kiss. John began returning the kiss after a few seconds of hesitation.
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Who does Sherlock Holmes end up with?

It was a happy ending for Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson. On Thursday's series finale of Elementary, titled "Their Last Bow," the CBS detective drama kicked off its final episode with a three-year time jump after Sherlock's (Jonny Lee Miller) faked death.
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Does Moriarty love Sherlock Elementary?

Jamie Moriarty is the nemesis of Sherlock Holmes. After Holmes interrupted several of her plans when he worked for Scotland Yard, she tricked him into falling in love with her so she could study him, knowing her as Irene Adler.
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Is Sherlock a virgin?

Benedict Cumberbatch has spoken about his character Sherlock Holmes' sex life, saying that he is no longer a virgin. The actor, who plays the famous detective in the popular BBC series, told Elle that although it was implied that Sherlock is a virgin in the premiere of the second series, this may no longer be the case.
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Is Sherlock in love with Irene Adler?

Benedict Cumberbatch says that his character fell for the charms of Irene Adler. Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that his character Sherlock fell in love with Irene Adler in 'A Scandal in Belgravia'.
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Does Sherlock Holmes care about Watson?

Sherlock really does care about Watson, it's not just as obviously shown in the Canon...but when Watson gets shot, Holmes defiantly cares... Sherlock really does care about Watson, it's not just as obviously shown in the Canon...but when Watson gets shot, Holmes defiantly cares...
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Do Beatrice and Billy get together?

Bea doesn't end up with either Leo or Billy by the end of season 1.
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Is Sherlock Jessica's dad?

The Irregulars Season 1 focused a lot on sisters Bea (Thaddea Graham) and Jessie (Darci Shaw). We learned a lot about their mother Alice (Eileen O'Higgins) and Jessie's father Sherlock Holmes (Henry Lloyd-Hughes).
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Are Bea and Jessie sisters?

Darci Shaw as Jessie, Bea's younger sister who has nightmares, and then is able to view and show the memories of the people she touches. She is 15 years old.
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Does Watson cheat on Mary?

John Watson : I cheated on you, Mary. There's a woman on the bus, and I had a plastic daisy in my hair. I'd been playing with Rosie, and this girl just smiled at me. That's all it was.
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Did Dr Watson have a child?

Iris Watson, a 10-year-old daughter of Watson, takes his place as Sherlock Holmes's assistant.
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What is the age difference between Sherlock and Watson?

John would be between 35-39, assuming a 3 year age gap and 36-40 assuming 4 years, but since it's unlikely he's older than 38 today, even going for an extended research break etc, Sherlock is 36 only if he's only two years younger.
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Who is Sherlock Holmes biggest enemy?

Professor Moriarty, original name in full James Moriarty, archcriminal nemesis of Sherlock Holmes in several detective stories and novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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What is the relationship between Holmes and Watson in The Hound of the Baskervilles?

Holmes and Watson are roommates and essentially best friends in the city of London. They work on each of their cases together, however, this “business” was started by Holmes so Watson is more of his sidekick and assistant.
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How many wives did Dr Watson have?

Baring-Gould once wrote that there were Sherlockians who seemed to want to give Watson as many wives as Henry the Eighth, he wasn't stretching the truth at all. Watson really had six wives.
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