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**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** August 31, 2016 1:40 pm

Ugh! Yeah this is scaring me. Job well done!

**Posted by tonnaree** August 31, 2016 1:57 pm

My very first thought when I saw the photo was "They're NOT looking at each other!!!!"

**Posted by Yitzock** August 31, 2016 2:03 pm

Pretty much the same thing for me. The first thing I thought was "Why is John looking away?" It makes me nervous that they will be distancing from each other for a while. But I know they can't stay very separated for long.

**Posted by Vhanja** August 31, 2016 2:27 pm

My first thought after seeing this pic (after squealing in delight) was that is was very dark and gloomy. And John seemed to be better (and more expensively?) dressed than before.

And, yeah, I noticed the lack of connection too.

**Posted by SusiGo** August 31, 2016 2:28 pm

Well, we know from Setlock that Sherlock is still wearing the coat. John's appearance has changed far more than Sherlock's and I hope that this is proof of him finally taking things into his hands instead of mainly reacting like he did in series 3. As for the pic - it is dark, yes, and very stylish, especially Martin's new hair. Benedict is repeating a gesture from, I think it was series 2, promo shots. This is what we have been promised - dark and brooding.

**Posted by besleybean** August 31, 2016 4:36 pm

I love John's shirt!

**Posted by kgreen20** August 31, 2016 5:06 pm

And John is wearing a different watch than before!

**Posted by Lilythiell** August 31, 2016 5:14 pm

Wonderful picture...! Lots of emotions in here I feel.
Not sure my heart will take it...!

**Posted by tonnaree** August 31, 2016 5:16 pm

.....and another thing, John's not wearing a jumper!

**Posted by besleybean** August 31, 2016 5:17 pm

Maybe it's Summer!

**Posted by Liberty** August 31, 2016 5:29 pm

My first thought was actually that it reminds me of James Bond, at least Sherlock does here. The suit, the pose, the expression.

Now, I see what you all are saying about them not looking at each other. But to me, they feel quite together in this position. There's a sense of them together, looking out at the world. John almost looks like he could be a bodyguard for Sherlock, watching out for danger and protecting him. "The two of us against the world".

Their outfits are very different, but matching, colourwise. And the position of John's arms is similar to Sherlock's - different but matching again.

Maybe I'm being overly optimistic but I'm hoping that they're together more in S4, than in S3.

**Posted by Schmiezi** August 31, 2016 5:40 pm

I love your interpretation Liberty.

The pic leaves me super excited. There seems so much going on you cannot really put your finger on.

**Posted by SolarSystem** August 31, 2016 5:50 pm

Liberty wrote:
Maybe I'm being overly optimistic but I'm hoping that they're together more in S4, than in S3.

I most definitely share that hope. I'm not sure I'd be able to take another S3 experience again.

**Posted by SusiGo** August 31, 2016 5:50 pm

Yes, I agree, Liberty's interpretation is wonderful. John is not so much distant but watchful while Sherlock is deep in thought.

And I am sure they are not going to repeat S3. There may be terrible obstacles but I hope they will face them together.

Last edited by SusiGo (August 31, 2016 5:51 pm)

**Posted by Liberty** August 31, 2016 5:53 pm

Maybe just wishful thinking, Schmiezi, but I do see that - the picture actually makes me feel more confident. Maybe it won't be the whole thing, but I really want to see at least one episode where they're a pair (and living together ideally - don't leave that for the might-never-happen S5!).

James Bond pose for reference:

I know there's a gun in the picture, but still the arms are similar.

Last edited by Liberty (August 31, 2016 6:01 pm)

**Posted by besleybean** August 31, 2016 5:55 pm

We did have two series of that!
But yes, it would be nice to get back to that.

**Posted by tonnaree** August 31, 2016 6:04 pm

besleybean wrote:
Maybe it's Summer!

It's NEVER summer on Sherlock!

**Posted by SolarSystem** August 31, 2016 6:46 pm

tonnaree wrote:
besleybean wrote:
Maybe it's Summer!
It's NEVER summer on Sherlock!

Except for when it's Christmas and John is leaving 221B, THEN it's definitely summer.

**Posted by Yitzock** August 31, 2016 7:41 pm

Here's another interpretation that I found interesting.
http://gloriascott93.tumblr.com/post/149750303001/im-in-love-with-this-shot-its-a-stunning-bit-of

**Posted by besleybean** August 31, 2016 7:52 pm

John's always looked out for Sherlock.