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The Holmes/Watson relationships in the three incarnations I listed in this picture. [link]

First Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Bruce’s Watson pretty much set the tone for the future Watsons for many years. He was a fool who worshipped Holmes, and (to me at least) their friendship seemed rather cold and one-sided.

Next Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwick. In this version their friendship was rather touching. Watson was impressed by Holmes intelligence, but he didn’t always trust Holmes’ instincts, and often needed proof to believe him. It annoyed Holmes at times, but it also gave him an excuse to brag a little. Holmes would also often seek out Watson to ask him to come with him, apparently just to have some company, as he rarely needed Watson to solve the case.

And finally Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Most Holmes fans are probably going to hate this take on their relationship, but I think it’s rather interesting. Watson has been following Holmes around for years, but now feels it’s time to settle down with his own practice and propose to Mary. He doesn’t want to leave Holmes for good, but would like to get out of the dangerous detective business. Problem is, Holmes entire life is his work. He has few interests outside of his detective business, and rarely talks to people who can’t help him in some way. In other words, if Watson isn’t part of his work, he isn’t part of his life. Therefore Holmes is not happy with Watson wanting to leave, as he truly cares about him, and would like to keep him as his friend. It is of course a way of thinking Watson doesn’t understand, and it leads to some tension between them.
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~rababco May 6, 2013
RDJ Holmes and JL Watson are cute, I think you explained you're relationship well. I haven't seen the earlier versions cause they're really old though I heard Jeremy Brett Holmes is supposed to be pretty good. The first Watson's kind of annoying and doesn't have much character development though. You should put BBC in here as well, it would be fun to see their relationship, especially since during a modern time. You could even put the Elementary version in here as well, even though Watson's a girl.
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=pinktwirlz May 6, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Oh god...Watson's age shrinks between the panels. His hair goes gray->dark gray->brown XD
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~babbayanna Apr 28, 2013
Jeremy Bret is the most striking holmes in my opinion, he's the one I grew up with (I've always had a bit of a crush!!)
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~Nexus31907 May 4, 2013
Only recently had gotten into the series with Jeremy Bret as Holmes, and i must say, its one of the best holmes ive seen! :D
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~The-Comic-Artist01 Mar 9, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I love the last one!
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~SunstarPhoenix Mar 6, 2013
I just love the way your RDJ!Holmes is hanging onto JL!Watson in the same way that I used to do to my older sister when wanting her attention.

-Kai
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~brotherbandit Feb 7, 2013
win
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*Mitsuki-Heartnet Jan 24, 2013  Student Writer
I love how each generation gets younger with each 'regeneration'... huh. Just made a Doctor Who reference and didn't even mean to. xD Nice artwork as well. You definitely caught their relationships. Spot on.
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~Way-Gway Jan 23, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Watson: I want a life for my Birthday.

Holmes: :nuu:
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~tygyna Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
you killed me x'D
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