Excellent idea, this thread!
- One of my cats purring on my lap makes me feel happy. I call that "cattherapy".
- Sunrise or sunset on hills; I can see it from my window and admire it everyday.
- Being successful with the level XXX of a game. A little achievement, useless maybe, but an achievement, though. And any achievement in general -better if useful.
- Watching a good serie and being hooked.
- Apart that: my family, friends, job, wage... Holidays when possible.

I know nothing about therapy, but I would say that someone who is unable to love didn't receive enough love in his (her) childhood. But Mum & Dad seem good parents, loving parents, quite normal -much too normal, actually, when you see their offsprings

So what could explain Sherlock and Mycroft's despise for love and defiance for others?

Of course, Sherlock is able to care. He does care much for John, his brother, Mrs Hudson, even Lestrade. If you agree to say that a strong friendship implies a certain form of love, he may be able to love.
Save for Sherlock, though, Mycroft is unable to care.
And both are kind of autists. Why, in your opinion?
 

Hi,

Nice to meet you here, after having seen  you site (thanks to a post on this forum, actually). I confirm that transcription are especially useful for non-native speakers.
Beside, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one "old" (over 40) fan of Sherlock. It seems to be interesting for several generations, a sign of quality.
See you soon on the forum,

Lilythiell wrote:

Oh yes, his Hamlet was very good! Very emotional. If you're interested in watching it -or just a part of it ("to be or not to be soliloquy) as you're not a fan of Hamlet- you can do so on Youtube.
While not being obligatory, playing Hamlet will certainly crown an already talented actor's career -and we can be sure that Ben's performance is just very, very good.
 

Thanks!! I looked at him. Not bad, that guy, too (Tennant). Look forward seeing official videos of BC, and meanwhile, there are plenty of photos and articles, and this thread

And also the evolution in FARGO.

An everyday loser, before killing his wife:



To a confident winner, after having married a new one:

I've read that David Tennant had made a very honourable Hamlet too. It seems to be a kind of obligatory step for an actor to prove his talent on stage and start playing in the big league.
Not a fan of Hamlet, I'm afraid, but no doubt Cumberbatch makes a good prince.

Nothing original, but my favourite pic is used for my avatar: cross-reference Bilbo and The Office.
If you want to laugh, it's there;
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2cl9w1_the-office-and-the-hobbit-mash-up-martin-freeman-resurrects-bilbo-baggins-in-a-very-different-role_lifestyle

Lola Red wrote:

What I still love a lot is the greyness in all the characters, even when they do horrible things you can kind of understand how they ended up there. I find that much more intriguing than the classic black and white, good and evil thing.

Yes, that's the key point of the story, no doubt.

I agree with you about death being usually avoided in stories for main characters, and that's why I was ok at first with so many unexpected deaths. But Catherine, and now (announced for the 6th tome) John being resurrected, that's just ridiculous. You're right, the serie didn't do that mistake for Catherine up to now. Will John die definitely?

Three excellent news here:

1. Same rights for everyone, of course.
2. USA shows it can be open-minded too.
3. It proves that members of the High Court are not only old conservative greybeards

And yes:

SusiGo wrote:

Well don eall who fought for this.

Mrs Hudson, what a good name to use
I'm quoting "you" (see below).

Sherlock is a very good show indeed, hope you will enjoy the forum as much as the seasons 1 to 3. Welcome!