The only thing I hope for Mary the character is that they will make something complex and intelligent out of the new situation.

I just don't see how a trained killer miraculously turns into a loving and caring mother who also happens to be a hobby-detective from time to time. That'd be plain awful, I'm afraid. Also I find it hard to believe that Sherlock (or Mycroft) would let her get away with it. I do not have a probelm with Watson being married but with this wife the writers somehow managed to haven written themselves into a corner - there will be no easy way out.

But despite all that I like how Ms Abbington plays Mary. She tricked us all. I truly liked her in the first episode because of her wonderful charme and very willingly ignored "liar" popping up.. that was very well done.

“Oh Sherlock.. what have you done?"  - by far my fav quote of this episode. Almost bursted into tears during that scene.

And I just LOVED the conversation between Mycroft and Sherlock in front of their parent's home.
"Your loss would break my heart"
 - "What the hell am i supposed to say to that?"
"Merry Christmas!"

And Molly: I said: focus! NOW!

John: "I still don't understand."
Magnusson "And there's the back of the T-shirt."

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When it comes down to memorable lines, this episode was pure gold.

Most people have got secrets, it's what makes us vulnerable.

I don't like the way Sherlock looked at Mary in the end. There is something evil coming.

@ Davina: I have read the reviews and was quite relieved that they are so good. Thanks for posting them.

I enjoyed Sylvia in the second episode, she is awful, even a bitch .. but also witty and funny. Just a great (very well-written) character with depth.

I expect a fight like the short one in Scandal in Belgravia - this time without any humour. Not sure about the rest though. To hug or not to hug .. that is the question.  Even if Sherlock has good reasons to hide, I think he will definitely hurt his friends he tried to save.

Willkommen! ;-)

I have read all the stories over and over again and am just enthusiastic about the TV series; it was such a pleasant surprise to see Sherlock as a digital native. Still, some personality traits are well recognisable, it's great fun to watch -  I love it! Cumberbatch does a fantastic job.
Am looking forward to the discussions here.

Greetings from Croatia.