For many fans of , the bond between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson never felt purely platonic. Over the years, interpretation of their relationship — ranging from deep friendship to full-on romance — has become one of fandom’s biggest perpetual debates. That speculating on Sherlock’s sexual orientation or the pair’s relationship status combines identity politics, personal resonance, and pure-fan emotion makes it powerful click bait.
Creators of the show have explicitly addressed the issue: in a now-famous quote, co-creator Steven Moffat said of Sherlock: “He’s not gay. He’s not straight.” According to Moffat, Sherlock simply “stays away” from sex to keep his mind sharp — framing the character as neither heterosexual nor homosexual.
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