*SPOILERS*
So we waited and waited for a brand new series of Sherlock and it was a tumultuous episode. We laughed, we cried and we even shouted at the TV*.
*John Watson
Basically:
The episode took an unexpected turn and threw us off guard in the series' first devastating twist.
Speaking at a press event, Abbington, who plays Mary Watson, confirmed that she'd known her character's demise was on the cards. While she saw it coming, and actually called it a dream to act out, viewers weren't ready to accept the tragic development.
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Let's just say – they were devastated.
And Twitter's Sherlock audience were their usual selves, providing plenty of hilarity and insight into tonight's shenanigans...
Everybody loved the first episode:
Although it was VERY tense:
MARY DIES?!:
And she was praised for her amazing performance:
Too.Many.Emotions.:
Viewers were NOT happy with John Watson:
While some eagle-eyed viewers noticed THAT Easter Egg:
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