Nobody's ever had a problem with fans having a free reign in their imaginations.

Thanks for finding the quote, Susi! I don't think it can be about their adventure, seeing as the quote is about where their relationship is going. Of course, it could also mean that they are going into darker territories than what has been done before. (For instance, I don't think any other Watson reacted like John did in TEH for the reunion).

I'm not focusing on this quote and disregarding what Mark said. Perhaps the quote isn't about Johnlock at all and Mark was earnest in what he said. Or perhaps the quote is about Johnlock and Mark was lying. Only time will tell.

Yes, I think that in that particular interview it's very difficult to believe that he's lying.   He's not being playful but serious, and he's talking about gay rights.  It doesn't mean he can't change his mind, of course, but I've watched it a few times and I just can't seem to get that "lying" vibe that some of you can. 

I think it's impossible to know exactly what qualities of the relationship Benedict was talking about.  I agree that he doesn't seem to lie, but he can be ambiguous (and sometimes gets the wrong words).  I read his comment as saying that Moftiss's plans sounded fun, but I don't get any specifics about the relationship.  Maybe he was excited because he knew that John and Sherlock were going to be lovers, but it's really difficult to tell from that quote.  I think the series is already a bit different to other adaptations, in various ways, and I think John's character and their relationship is one of the interesting differences.  Various other things Benedict has said don't fit well with Johnlock, so my guess is that he wasn't talking about that.

besleybean wrote:

@ Schmiezi How did I know that was going to be the response?
Well I for one believe Mark.

Because it is a rather obvious response, I'd say. :-p

Do you remember the post someone here once made? It included about a page full of examples for lies Moftiss told us in regard to their work. (And I mean lie in a good way. Their lies keep up the tension, make shows unpredictable.)

I cannot find it right now, navigating on my smartphone, sorry. But you must remember it, I re-posted it more than once and you answered to it, I think.

On the base of the many lies you were told, why do you chose Mark denying Johnlock as a remarkable you can believe? The only explanation I can come up with is "purely subjective selection".

besleybean wrote:

My response question is:
Does Mark only lie when he says something you disagree with?

No, but I wanted to know a reason for your assumption.

Liberty gave some (Mark not appearing playful, speaking about gay rights), you only state your opinion, again and again. That always makes me ask you "why" but unfortunately you bares ever come up with an explanation based on facts.

It's a shame because that way there cannot be a discussion, merely a collection of opinions.

besleybean wrote:

Well I'm sorry, it's a simple case in point:
If Mark gave an interview saying they were going to do Johnlock, would you believe him?
I definitely would.
Do you honestly watch that interview and genuinely think he is lying?

I would not believe him, to be perfect honest. I would be even more nervous before watching the next New episode, but no, I would only believe him when seeing clear un-ambiguous Johnlock with my own eyes.

Because they lie.

besleybean wrote:

I mean is it a cultural thing, a language thing?
I honestly don't understand how anybody can watch that interview and seriously think Mark is lying.
He seems so impassioned to me, I think it's a real shame that people don't actually take on board what he has to say.
We all have to face painful truths: Moriarty is dead...even though I don't want him to be.

It's a time management thing: I don't have the time to watch all Interviews and remember them in detail. So what I wanted to know from you is simply "why do you believe that statement".

Had you explained it immediately instead of just repeating your opinion again, the last six posts or so would have been unnecessary.

You are welcome. ;-)

Liberty wrote:

Yes, I think that in that particular interview it's very difficult to believe that he's lying.   He's not being playful but serious, and he's talking about gay rights.  It doesn't mean he can't change his mind, of course, but I've watched it a few times and I just can't seem to get that "lying" vibe that some of you can. 

Thanks for explaining, Liberty. I haven't seen the interview (or can't remember it), so your information was very useful.

@Schmiezi

The interview is in my signature http://professorfangirl.tumblr.com/post/105838327464/heres-an-outtake-of-mark-gatiss-on-t.
Here it is for you again.
Please watch it and tell me you think Mark is lying.