silvertons:

Are you even afraid of him? I find fear to be an unproductive filter with which to view the world. It dampens my powers of observation. Can’t you just answer a question like a normal human being? As I mentioned earlier, he clearly doesn’t want to kill me, so, no, I’m not afraid. Well, there are ways to hurt you that do not involve hurting you. Watson, you know that there are risks entailed in the work that I– that we– perform. You cannot do the work without undertaking those risks. But know this: as far as Moriarty is concerned…

lifeisjustalonelyhighway:

“Contemplating the mysteries of the universe?”

pagets:

So if at times I seem overprotective of the system that we’ve built, if I worry that the resentments of others might disrupt it, I have good reason.

#what elementary did with it’s 100th episode was a testament to the kind of show is #to the kind of show #the kind of holmes adaptation - it has tried to be from the start #what they chose to do with their milestone episode is the epitome of all the ways it stands in stark contrast to any other adaptation #any other show not just any other sherlock adaptation but any other crime procedural would have pulled out the big guns #and dealt their lead/s a huge case and packed it full of guest stars or notable minor characters #for sherlock stories specifically no one could begrudge you for assuming moriarty would play a key role #but that has never been what drives elementary #the 100th episode offered all it’s emotional significance to what has always been the core of the show #that sherlock is better because of the people he surrounds himself with #that there is no true reward in playing the lone genius cut off from society/humanity #and his partnership with joan is the finest exemplar of that #yes the bit with marcus in the opening was nice #and gregson’s little speech at the end pulled at my heart strings #both because of it narrative significance and the subtext of it being written for the cast and crew’s dedication to the show bts #but it always comes back to this #one holmes #one watson #the single fact that elementary is fundamentally about sherlock valuing human connections and interpersonal relationships #over solving the puzzle #will forever set it apart from any other sherlock adaptation #and that might be a criticism for some #but it will forever be one of the key reasons that i cherish and adore it

stardust-rain:

I think I could have done a better job explaining why it’s important. Or at least explaining why it’s important to me.

baalakavii:

Well, my theory is much more … out there, so to speak.

silvertons:

Congratulations on your new career, Watson.

silvertons:

In order to do this audit, I’ve had to look at Paige’s file. Her insurance lapsed. She was kicked off her plan earlier this year. Last month, she bounced two checks to Dr. Kiel. Of late, she’s been charging her treatments to a credit card. Teriflunomide. She has to have it, but it is expensive. Hmm. Non-negotiable in every sense. So now you see the two parts to my malaise. Drudgery and sympathy.

itsjaneshepard:

Even though we might draw further or nearer from each other depending on circumstance… you and i are bound, somehow.

silvertons:

You should be in the hospital right now. Told you there isn’t time. Besides, what’s the point of living with a former surgeon if she can’t stitch the occasional bullet hole? The muscle in your shoulder is shredded, okay? You need to be treated for the pain.