Label: Many fans (and critics) reduce Watson to just “the sidekick” — the loyal companion to Sherlock Holmes, always reacting, rarely leading. The trope feels familiar: the brilliant genius and his faithful assistant.
Reality / Truth: A closer look at the series reveals Watson as far more central — often morally, emotionally, and narratively — than the label suggests. He grounds Sherlock’s brilliance with empathy, conscience, and human vulnerability.
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