Speculation on Reichenbach

[karadinart]

since the obvious fear is Sherlock's literal death, and since we can infer that Moriarty is out to discredit Sherlock, taking in account Benedict's words 'may find it difficult to come back' I'm gonna guess that Sherlock's Fall is his inability to serve any longer as a consulting detective, which would certainly burn the heart out of him. In some ways, death would be kinder.

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[shadowfireflame.livejournal.com]

Innnnnteresting. This is the first speculation on what will actually happen (other than Sherlock actually dying) that I've heard, and I find it intriguing.

I have so many speculative questions, none of which are really possible to answer until the episode airs. Like: is the fall literal or figurative? Or maybe Moriarty wants to permanently disable Sherlock in some way but not kill him? Or maybe capture him and make him insane, pushing him over the edge in that way?

I can't help but wonder if Moriarty will get away, too. I definitely like him as a main antagonist who is mainly in the shadows, and I don't want anything bad to happen to either of them...I'm so curious as to which direction the writers will take it.

[karadin.livejournal.com]

I don't know if they will let Moriarty get away, certainly if he dies, it can't be planned that way (on his part) and I wonder if they will introduce Moran now (or later)

Ah, it's nail chewing time isn't it?

[shadowfireflame.livejournal.com]

Ah, it's nail chewing time isn't it?

Oh, man. My poor fingernails. I find if I can paint over them with anything it helps me resist the urge. :D

I really enjoy the idea of having an evil mastermind in the shadows behind many, if not all, of Sherlock's cases, so I don't want to trade that in. So I find myself rooting for nobody being killed or seriously put out of commission...

[karadin.livejournal.com]

And when I say make it impossible for Sherlock to serve as a consulting detective, ruin his reputation, so that no one, police or private would ask for his help.

[shadowfireflame.livejournal.com]

Ooooh to ruin his reputation, I hadn't thought of that. *worries for him* Perhaps by making him do something so insane and illegal that no one will trust him, or by making him get something spectacularly wrong...I don't know, I can't think of better scenarios. But that is a superb idea.

[shadowfireflame.livejournal.com]

Edit: it occurs to me that Sherlock would quite literally go insane without his profession.

[karadin.livejournal.com]

I don't think they have to make Sherlock do anything, just highlight portions of John's blog (heads in fridge) and all the complaints of the Yarders on him being rude, that's what Moffat and Gatiss have said, some of Sherlock's behavoirs will now come back to haunt him.

Sherlock and John are now internet celebs, and you know how fast elements of fandom can turn on the things they love, I wouldn't be surprised if we maybe see some of their fans featured on the blogs turn against them.

[shadowfireflame.livejournal.com]

...some of Sherlock's behavoirs will now come back to haunt him.

I see. That makes a lot more sense. Sherlock just basically has to be himself to get people to seriously dislike him or pull up charges on him.