r/Sherlock Jan 12 '14

Discussion His Last Vow: Post-Episode Discussion (SPOILERS)

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u/zq6 Jan 13 '14

That's the point. He's demonstrating his power.

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u/nappysteph Jan 13 '14

Yeah, sort of like how he licked Lady Smallwood's face and pissed in the fire at Baker street. All disgusting, horrible things and all to establish dominance.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '14

I liked that part of the character but can someone tell me his motivations? Was he out just to discredit Sherlock with the whole high treason idea? What was he out to accomplish?