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(content warning for drugs, scarring, and needles!!!)

This is part one of THE SIGN OF THE FOUR...please bear with the angst, but Holmes and Watson are sooo bitchy to each other in the opening of this story and I wanted to dig into it.

(this is part of the Watson's sketchbook series)

EDIT since someone asked - these are all direct lines from the book except for the section that starts with "you will have work again" and ends with "I know there have been rumours", which is my little addition to explain certain things

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Autism movie/show deep dive and my very general thoughts on them!

(everyones different these are my own opinions as an autistic woman please watch for yourself and share any additional thoughts you have on them!)

Music (2021)

Enough said.... had to get this one over with 0/10

Adam (2009)

I found most of these movies to be outdated BUT I actually really appreciate Hugh Dancy's recreation of an autistic character (those who know him as Will in Hannibal would probably also agree). Even though originally I wasn't a fan of the ending I came to appreciate it that he wasn't 'saved' by romance and that it proved he was able to be independent and had great character growth while still respecting himself and his passions. I think it offered a decent insight to the different aspects of autistic joy, passion, while still including the difficult aspects with socializing, navigating relationships, grief, and meltdowns but now being overshadowed by them or 'becoming a problem'. However, I do love space so that could've also been responsible for my love for this movie. 8/10

Heartbreak High (2022)

I absolutely love Chloé Hayden who is autistic herself so her character in the show feels real and more relatable. Pretty much what I said about 'Adam' but to an extreme I think the script and character interactions are such a fantastic and understandable demonstration of what being an autistic women is like (granted everyones experience is different). Cannot wait for the next season! This show is such a great modern day representation and not based in stereotypes like others are 10/10

Big Bang Theory (2007)

I will never not defend this show - I know people tend to hate this because Sheldon is heavily stereotypical but I find him incredibly relatable as I do fall into a lot of these stereotypes myself. Once again everyones experiences are different so I don't understand why people write this show off completely. Love it 10/10

Atypical (2017)

Unfortunately I don't have much to say about this show in regards to his autism because the constant inconsistencies during scenes deserve their own post and were too distracting to focus on anything else. Another thing that upset me about this is that the show is meant to take place in Connecticut yet they filmed in one of the most recognizable aquariums in the west coast. This show probably could've been good if it was just made better/had quality control. The only thing I remember liking was the pros and cons list because I also do that. 4/10

Mozart and the Whale (2005)

I'm going to preface this one specifically that I know everyone's autism presents differently but I almost found her... offensive? I think this is because it was made in 2005 and is just outdated but I felt like a lot of the characters especially hers were more caricatures than characters. Sheldon being stereotypical is one thing but this felt kind of insulting? I'm having a hard time putting it into words. There were moments I liked though - it was a weird back and forth. 5/10

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

Other than the mistreatment/beating/abuse I actually am pretty fond of this movie. Once again, outdated. But almost... endearing in a way (minus the mistreatment once again). I hope anyone who has seen it will understand what I feel. I did find the love interest annoying but that is unrelated to this post yet I felt the need to warn you all, I don't like her. 7.5/10

My Name is Khan (2010)

I watched this movie six years ago in school before my diagnosis and I didn't even remember or realize he was autistic but I do remember having generally positive thoughts on this movie ?/10 (someone let me know if its worth a rewatch.

A Brilliant Young Mind (2014) ((also called X+Y))

There is a lot of downtime in this movie so it can be kind of boring but it is honestly one of my comfort/go to movies. Of course its the whole "autistics are math geniuses" thing but the movie itself I think is sweet. It shows his diagnosis, he loses his father, he has almost a fill in father who coaches his math, his mother is really supportive of him but not in a savior kind of way, he experiences going out of the country for a competition, struggles with socializing/overwhelm, romantic interests, and there is another character who is autistic and his struggles are also shown in a relatable way, nothings (in my opinion) is annoyingly over exaggerated like it sometimes can be in movies. 9/10

The Good Doctor (2017)

I never actually finished the show because the person I was watching it with kept making fun of me by relating myself to him. Since then I also haven't seen much of a positive reaction from other people either but please let me know your thoughts on it! ?/10

The Imitation Game (2014)

Alan Turing himself was autistic and so even though it's not a main focus of this movie I still wanted to include it because I love this movie! 9/10

Sherlock Holmes (timeless)

I have to also through him in here, obviously some versions are more autistic coded than others but I'm going to generally say all of them are great autistic representation <3 10/10

Not Dead Yet (2023)

Like in Heartbreak High, Rick Glassman an autistic actor plays an autistic character and I think its another great modern day representation. It obviously isn't the main focus but they honestly do a pretty good job being educational in regard to social situations/difficulties and explain it in a way that people can learn from. 10/10

Bones (2005)

I honestly can't remember if they ever say it but Temperance is 100% autistic and I think this is a very endearing show. Since its not the main focus I don't have much to say other than sharing my recommendation 9/10

Criminal Minds (2005)

I mean... enough said. I love Reid with my whole heart. He is very much the 'autistic genius' again but you can't not love Reid! 10/10

Community (2009)

Abed. Another one that doesn't really need much to be said about it. Abed is great 10/10

Dr Who (timeless) ((quite literally and figuratively))

Now this could be considered a reach or projection but Dr Who... autistic! simple as that 10/10

House (2004)

I had to just throw this one in at the end because its really just another version of 'Holmes' and 'Watson' now as 'House' and 'Wilson'. Sherlock, previously said as autistic means House is also autistic 10/10

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i have done a deep dive in to movies with autistic characters and most are outdated but i might write a post about the ones i’ve seen so far and my thoughts! could be interesting

UPDATE: it’s posted!

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i haven’t heard the entire podcast so i don’t always understand the full context but these Sherlock & co jokes/posts are hilarious - good job guys 👍🏻 keep it up

^me laughing at ur silly posts

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arfid go brrrr

i’ve officially tried

- eggs (drowning in ketchup) 7/10

- grapes (green the red ones boo) 8/10

- strawberry 5/10 can only have one at a time

- oatmeal 4/10 decent but could not finish

going to be trying a lot more over spring break wish me luck😭

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what i love about the characters in sherlock & co is that john will inform sherlock about a social norm he’s breaking and then immediately after we hear john be the most awkward human being in existence with sherlock having to tell him to be quiet and i just think that’s beautiful

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i finally finished Elementary (fantastic) so now I want to get back to Sherlock & Co but i have such a hard time ONLY listening to something so i was thinking if you guys had episode recommendations i might just listen to them out of order instead ? good idea? perhaps?

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sorry i’ve been completely MIA - i’ve been in major burnout juggling schoolwork and also trying to challenge my ARFID so if anyone has tips for either that would be greatly appreciated

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Surprising when the queer shows I watch to purposely break my heart have queer people in them that break my heart.

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the memes in question

Martin Freeman attends the dunhill & BSBP pre-BAFTA filmmakers dinner and party at dunhill Bourdon House on February 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Getty Images for dunhill)

Looking dapper as always.

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standing in the “mom i threw up pose”

i say in a completely joking manner but you all have seen those memes, right?

Martin Freeman attends the dunhill & BSBP pre-BAFTA filmmakers dinner and party at dunhill Bourdon House on February 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Getty Images for dunhill)

Looking dapper as always.

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saw this on tik tok (@ sherlockspurpleshirt) and thought it was funny to share so you guys can see it too

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little sherlock with his science stuff i did on a sticky note during class 💛💜

[ID: a purple sketch of sherlock holmes sitting on a stool hunched over a microscope, wearing a tshirt and boxers. the desk he sits at is covered in test tubes and beakers. the back wall shows a convoluted bulletin board, and papers pinned to the wall with a jackknife. /End ID.]

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Hey May 31 anon!! Here is your third picture! I can’t believe that another year has passed already. I hope that it was a good one for you and everybody else! (۶* ‘ꆚ’)۶”

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thank you I wasn’t sure if I wanted to originally but I think it’s a good choice from an outside perspective - I watch a lot of tv so it made sense to separate them

i ended up making another account for some other shows that aren’t sherlock but i will be mainly posting on here still

other is @stomperzhd

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i ended up making another account for some other shows that aren’t sherlock but i will be mainly posting on here still

other is @stomperzhd