Things you need to know about John Watson.
Canon John Watson (Canon indicates the true original work by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, not the adaptations) was a soft man, a soldier, a doctor, loyal, caring. Loved Sherlock Holmes with all his heart.
“Contagious by touch, Watson—that’s it, by touch. Keep your distance and all is well.” “Good heavens, Holmes! Do you suppose that such a consideration weighs with me of an instant? It would not affect me in the case of a stranger. Do you imagine it would prevent me from doing my duty to so old a friend?”
That’s a man willing to take care of Holmes even if the sickness is contagious, not bothering with Holmes’ protest.
It was worth a wound—it was worth many wounds—to know the depth of loyalty and love which lay behind that cold mask. The clear, hard eyes were dimmed for a moment, and the firm lips were shaking. For the one and only time I caught a glimpse of a great heart as well as of a great brain. All my years of humble but single-minded service culminated in that moment of revelation.
That’s a man getting overwhelmed because what he thought was an unrequited love, was proved wrong by the object of his affection. Find me another softer man.
I can go on and on. But better if you read the canon and know the real character yourself.
Any other fan adaptation John Watson, i.e Rathbone, Granada, Ritchie , BBC, Elementary etc is fanon. Not canon.
So any personality traits these adaptations imposes on John Watson other than his canon characteristics is fanon. Not canon.
BBC John Watson hitting Sherlock Holmes ruthlessly is fanon. Not canon.
People claiming John Watson is canonically an abuser, sorry to disappoint you. But it’s actually like trying to establish an OOC fanfic characteristic. Abuser John Watson is fanon. Not canon.
The most important thing : People claiming that soft , caring John watson is fanon, not canon, sorry to disappoint you again. Soft caring , loving, loyal John Watson is the most canon thing. Not fanon.
John Watson has always loved Sherlock Holmes and vice versa and that’s canon. And always will be.
Have a nice day everyone. And spread some love for soft John Watson.
I love John Watson
По этому поводу решила открыть тэг. А то по лестрейду есть, а по Уотсону - нет, это как-то неправильно.