I dont think he takes the drugs just because of Marys Dvd.
I think, like usual, he lies about that. It is part of the reason, but not all of the reason. Like the last times,too.

I don't think it is right, but I understand it.
It is not a good way to deal with things, but it works for them. Sherlock knows that his behaviour wasn't always right, and I think he feels guilty, for not being able to protect Mary. Even if it wasn't his fault. When something happened we didn't want to happen, we often feel guilty even if we shouldn't. I think  that is half of the reason Sherlock lets John beat him. Also him using drugs and hurting John in risking in life plays a part I think. He is slowly realizing how much John cares. The other half of the reason is simply that he loves John and is ready to give him what he needs no matter the cost. He is prepared to die to save John, and also prepared to suffer if it helps John. I get the impression Sherlock cares so much about John  in that moment, he honestly doesn't care about himself.

I do think John apologizes, but his apologize is beyond word. The way he breaks down and cries shows me he has only emotion left and no words, except that it is not okay (which can easily refer to everything John ever did to Sherlock). Sherlock doesn't need a further apology, that is what matters to me. Sherlock and John come the the conclusion that "it is what it is", and by that, push aside all that didn't come out even, that isn't perfect. Sherlock even tells John he is just human. And John confesses he wants to do better. And there is also " I was so alone, and I owe you so much." He is aware he owes Sherlock. But Sherlock is the amazing one here - he doesn't count favours, he just takes John just as he is.
Did Sherlock ever apologize to John that he had to shoot a man because of him? (the cabbie) Sherlock implies he had it all under control, but by now, we know he doesn't. John doesn't ask for apologies either whenever Sherlock puts him in danger. He shouts at Sherlock, but forgives him without Sherlock having to explicitely say it. E.g. in the tube scene, in the "I've heard you" scene.
I think the violence really is j

nakahara wrote:

Vhanja wrote:

A headscratcher for both episodes now - what on earth did John write in his note to Sherlock?!

Maybe it really was a page full of expletives? 
 

It hasn't been explained. They never leave things unexplained, so I think this will come up.
I think it was too significant as a scene for just being expletives

It would be somewhat ironic to show how Sherlock is not a psychopath by showing what a real one - his sister - would look like. Not sure I like that.

Part of me thinks that maybe Sherrinford is the one sane sibling and got away from the other three crazy ones as soon as possible.

What I totally don't get is - what about their parents? Mr. and Mrs. Holmes? They don't seem like parents with such a burden on them. Never a moment of awkwardness on Christmas? That seems so unlikely. I would expect a tense Christmas, or some strange vibes between Mycroft and Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, whenever they have to hide the sister's/brothers? existence from Sherlock.

 

I thought the Euros girl was the one Mycroft talked about, too.
I didn't pay too much attention to the names...

 

I loved how this episode so absolutely captured me.
During the first episode, I was distracted, it was a very different feeling.
This episode was like 5 minutes... my eyes were glued to the screen from the first moment.

If it is so easy to write such an awesome episode... why don't they do it every time? I was slightly disappointed with episode one and now this one made it all up ten times!!

Maybe she did something to Redbeard. Maybe there is some explanation why Mycroft keeps mentioning Redbeard.

One thing I am sure of: the next episode will be very interesting. Finally some answers?
 

Wouldn't that be awesome. Moriarty is actually connected to Sherlock's family? Might be one of them even?

I cannot wrap my head around it right now. Maybe they are on the same side, and it's just for attention. But then why threaten John?

Mycroft said he/she was "secure". Apparently not. But it's a hint Sherrinford isn't really a nice one. Or at least quite dangerous right now.

I only found it today, it's truly amazing! <3

I see the music stand exactly like you do (here in Germany).
I don't know what music it is.

The books are hilarious!! And the kitchen!
 

I am not happy to have a child around, I agree on the "threesome" thing, I cannot see how it would work.
But, on the other hand, I would also find it rather strange, storywise, to kill first Mary and then her baby. Is John supposed to get over that and live happily ever after with Sherlock? Sorry for saying, but even if things like that might - sadly - happen in real life, and people might get over it, I think John would be more likely to finally be done with life. He had suicidal thoughts before, after all.