After weeks of watching Joan and Sherlock stoically dance around each other, acknowledging their respect but not their affection, we got a single episode with Sherlock opening up about Irene, Joan furiously demanding answers about his security cameras, Sherlock informing her of his murderous intentions, and both acknowledging their companionship with the same heartfelt speech. It’s a credit to the show’s meticulous pacing of their relationship that it all made sense.

…While what happens with Moriarty remains to be seen, Sherlock and Joan’s sudden burst of mutual appreciation has been a long time coming. Every nod of approval and fond glance contributed to the slow but steady crumbling of their pride, so they could get to the point where they could tell each other, “I think what you do is amazing.”

I reviewed The Moriarty episode of Elementary. I think what they do is amazing. (via talkofshame)