That was fucked up what they did to molly in TFP like what the fuck. They didn’t even resolve it. Sherlock lied to her and they never apologized. That was fucking painful to watch. Molly deserved better than that. She was literally just a baby sitter and a depressed love struck girl in all of s4. WTF.
So for anyone new to fandom, here’s what’s going to happen: the new series will air, and a lot of really committed, vocal, prominent fans will hate it.
They will loudly and frequently express their disappointment and anger. They will feel betrayed by the writers, the actors, the directors, and by every fan who doesn’t feel the same way. The words “out of character” will be batted around in relation to the new series. You will hear: “They did it all wrong! Don’t they know these characters at all?”
Disappointed fans will complain loudly for X amount of time, attempting to convince others that the new series had ruined everything that came before, after which they will flame out as hard and brilliantly as they can. It will feel like a big deal. It will feel like a big loss, like the fandom is bleeding out, like it’s shrinking. Like it’s not as good as it used to be.
Be not afraid. This happens every time there’s new canon. Rest assured that it always happens, and it isn’t a special feature of any one fandom. Some people cannot handle more story, no matter how good or well-constructed that story is. If it isn’t what they were expecting, if the characters change and grow, some fans cannot and will not cope. And that’s okay! Follow your bliss, friend!
But so many more people will flood into the fandom. Fandoms double, or triple, or more in size when there’s new canon. There will be new artists, new writers, new meta thinkers. They will bring us new perspectives, and you will make new friends. Lots of them!
Looking forward to new canon is also looking forward to a whole new fannish culture. Are you ready?
As some of you may experience the ordeal of watching a full series of Sherlock and the apocalypse on tumblr afterwards, for the first time. Here some tips:
♦ How to watch Sherlock:
in case you can’t watch Sherlock on TV here is a helpful post for you (thx to @softjlc for the list)
I can also recommend installing Browsec to google chrome as it enables access to watch via BBC iPlayer
♦ Following things are handy to have at home:
Food, already prepared so you only need to grab it
Drinks (alcoholic/ non-alcoholic)
Tissues
♦ right before the episode airs:
make sure your link/ TV works
make sure every battery is loaded ( phone, notebook, etc.)
set something to drink aside as well as tissues
shock blanket and a pillow to muffle your screams
let some fresh air in you will need a lot of oxygen
♦ other useful tips:
do not forget to take your medicine if you need to take some
feed your pets beforehand
make an arrangement with someone to check on you if they haven’t heard of you after the episode aired
♦ in case you need to go to work next day:
put two tablespoons in the fridge or freezer overnight, for an instant relief on swollen eyes in the morning
honey helps with a sore throat
make sure to drink a glass of water before you go to bed
a cold shower may keep you going
♦ very important:
your health comes first!
if you feel overwhelmed either by the episodes themselves or the tumblr activity afterwards, please give yourself a break
it is okay not to engage in the tumblr drama afterwards!
don’t forget to eat and drink during tumblr time
if you need someone, our ask boxes and message systems are open, just make sure to be polite
please feel free to add to this list and share it with everyone
By very high request, I’ve made a list on how and where to watch/stream Sherlock S4 as it airs this January. I myself don’t live in the UK, so I hope this list will help other Sherlock fans who live abroad!
STREAMS:
BBC iPlayer: Requires the Google Chrome extension Beebs. Be sure to click the ‘’Yes, I have a TV license’’-box, when asked on the iPlayer.
Filmon: Recommended by many. Has few to none ‘’porn ads’’/unpleasant pop up ads and doesn’t require downloads.
Watchallchannels: Recommended by many. Has few to none ‘’porn ads’’/unpleasant pop up ads and doesn’t require downloads.
Time4TV: Provides five different streams. Watch out for unwanted pop up ads and/or downloads!
Livetvcafe: Watch out for unwanted pop up ads and/or downloads!
VPN’S*:
Hola: VPN that’ll use a proxy server to make it seem as if you’re in the UK when you really aren’t. Unblocks blocked streams and websites. Free Google Chrome extension that doesn’t require registration.
Tunnelbear: VPN that’ll use a proxy server to make it seem as if you’re in the UK when you really aren’t. Unblocks blocked streams and websites. Requires download and registration. Possibly free.
*VPN’s are illegal in a few countries. You can check here, if using a VPN is illegal in your country.
Please reblog this and share it with your non-UK friends so we’ll all be able to watch The Three Thatchers in peace on the 1/1/2017. Send me a pm or ask if you know of other useful websites where S4 can be streamed live :)
