"John, I am a ridiculous man, redeemed only by the warmth and constancy of your friendship" had NO right to hit that hard 😭

@redsavaxge4710

Жыл бұрын

I read this at the same time as in the video it was sed.

@tefweebz

9 ай бұрын

But it did, so now we just have to deal with it, forever!

@anniestrinkets8431

7 ай бұрын

Oh it hit harder , when you know his best friend was murdered when he was a child, he had a friend after a long time 😢

@Cygnusart0843

7 ай бұрын

Johns face tho 😂 he was like yeah you are a ridiculous man

@eira2712

6 ай бұрын

nice pfp

Insulting more or less everybody and still have them in tears at the end of what has got to be the most amazing speech ever.

@Galdorik

Жыл бұрын

Says Lucifer!! 😂

@kackasenudi502

Жыл бұрын

Sherlock in a nutshell :)

@sophiagodwin3013

Жыл бұрын

Please what is the title

@luciferm9647

Жыл бұрын

@@sophiagodwin3013 of the episode? The sign of the three

@robotkade9107

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

"When I say that you deserve this man, it is the highest compliment of which I am capable". Favourite line by far. Underrated.

@chiuyeunghuen3084

Жыл бұрын

I came to this video just because of this quote.

"If I try and hug him, stop me."-Love it!! This is a brilliant speech.

@ronsongathus9634

3 ай бұрын

And Mary, instantly answered "Certainly not!"... means she thinks he SHOULD hug him.

Benedict's portrayal of Sherlock is the best I have ever seen...He is one of the finest actors of our generation...

@ishratjahan2999

Жыл бұрын

So true.

@buddhikaruwan5708

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.. I Agree.. And A n The Classics, It would be Jeramy Brett..

@malvingandhi707

Жыл бұрын

Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock is equally good, if not better in some episodes.

@dOVERanalyst

Жыл бұрын

Ever heard of Rober Downey Jr?

@vicenteeichler8804

Жыл бұрын

RDJ was amazing. Maybe not the best, but he was just spectacular

The thought of pushing everyone out and then pulling them back in emotionally is just incredible to see. Amazing storyline.

@redmaw8411

5 ай бұрын

I feel like the story doesn't get enough credit, it's so gorgeous but everyone just argues about anything they can about the show.

The most interesting thing is that the cold insults and criticism at the beginning don't weaken what he says after, they reinforce it. He shows how much of an asshole he can be, and that's exactly why it is so powerful to hear him praising John, because it has to be sincere, and probably even understated. And the second most interesting thing is how Sherlock's first reflex when he doesn't understand people's emotions is to ask John for help.

@pl3816

Жыл бұрын

I always thougt that was cute, he is really clumsy socializing and John is his support

@AndorRadnai

Жыл бұрын

I would not be surprised if that was in fact his intention from the start. If Lestrade really did help him with the speech, he should start writing himself…

@asnoshi

Жыл бұрын

Ikr! The script writer is amazing!

@ecthox-1mork909

6 ай бұрын

Exactly. :)

@chibibar

4 ай бұрын

This shows that the two make a perfect partner. While Sherlock is VERY VERY smart, he lacks the social skills/norm because he deems it "not needed" and John can fill that because Sherlock not sure how to learn it because he feels he is incapable.

Whoever wrote this deserves a raise.

@pompombuuum3182

Жыл бұрын

You are wrong.

@dantheman9565

Жыл бұрын

@@pompombuuum3182 You are wrong.

@cadenorris4009

Жыл бұрын

@@dantheman9565 You are wrong.

@mrbeeoutdoors3213

Жыл бұрын

Michael S. Hunt who wrote the lines for this scene was paid £1.25million for it...

@uramalakia

Жыл бұрын

@@mrbeeoutdoors3213 I'm glad to hear they paid him well. This was briliantly written.

And here's why this show and this scene is so powerful: Sherlock looks up and sees the room emotional and tears and he quickly cannot comprehend what's going on. He doesn't comprehend, just like he said he doesn't. And he doesn't try to figure it out. He doesn't try to escape or bluff. He simply turns and says, "John?" That little line. That ask for his friend. That's their whole of Sherlock's trust in his best friend. And what does John do? He doesn't scoff or berate. He too understands his friend. This scene is perfect.

@MW-km2uj

11 ай бұрын

That's exactly why this scene is so beautifully written. The speech sounds emotional, but it isn't - listen to every line and word, and it is simply Sherlock stating facts. The closest it gets to emotion is when he references Mary's love, and even this is just mere moments after explaining how he sees it but doesn't comprehend. The logic is the point. The speech sounds emotionally written, but its Sherlock-style emotion. Factual praise. So when faced with a room full of emotion, he does the only thing he can think of and asks his best friend for help. He's lost, he's confused and needs saving from the situation, and in doing so reveals just how much he cares for John, even if he can't comprehend why.

@insanityprobe624

3 ай бұрын

It's like Sherlock says, "the kindest and wisest man I have ever had the good fortune of knowing, intelligence is not wisdom, and while Sherlock may be once of the most fiercely intelligent people on the planet, his wisdom pales in comparison to John

@Mediados

3 ай бұрын

​@@MW-km2uj As with all things Sherlock Holmes does, it is an analysis. But instead of analyzing a crime scene, he is analyzing his feelings about John.

Sherlock being confused when he was ready for funny stories is the cherry on top

Sherlock has the notes because just like the rest of us, in this instance, he was nervous. Watson is his dearest friend. But, Sherlock would only show this at a special moment like this. It also humanizes him. Really great scene and echoes of Conan Doyle.

@carolinamansur113

2 ай бұрын

We can also see how he was nervous when the first thing he did after realizing everyone was crying was asking if he did something wrong. I do think this question shows he was a bit desperate by the idea of making such an important thing wrong (I mean, desperate to Sherlock, which is showing the littlest amount of emotion)

@nixie2462

Күн бұрын

I would rather say than instead of nervous, there was so much input from all the guests that he could not focus.

@carolinamansur113

Күн бұрын

@@nixie2462 what would you rather say? I think you either forgot or deleted the word "I would rather say *(I guess here you either forgot or deleted it)* than instead (...)"

If movies dry up, Benedict could make money doing this wedding speech at real weddings, lol...

@averagestudent1158

Жыл бұрын

With the number of iconic roles he has played, he can live off cameo alone or by attending comic cons all year.

@artobaron399

Жыл бұрын

yeah sure

@thegrimmretails3777

4 ай бұрын

Only if he wears the Doctor Strange outfit.

"im not finished yet" has to be the purest form of sherlock. Man loves his friend so much without understanding how great he shares it in his weird way that he doesnt know how much he moves people by saying such simple words

Everyone deserves Mrs. Hudson in their life... What a gem 😊

@patmeon4093

Жыл бұрын

more then one Mrs. Hudson but then the balance of the universes whold have to be restored

@uriuruiru

Жыл бұрын

Rip

@sarathomas8499

6 ай бұрын

She is this worlds Alfred

@stimpsonjcat67

5 ай бұрын

"Oh Sherlock!" She *has* known him longest.

Absolutely amazing writing and amazing execution.

@victors8465

Жыл бұрын

Can only agree with you. Both Gatiss and Moffat each have extraordinary skills as writers on their own. But put them together, or have them collaborate on a project, and this is the quality of work that gets produced. I'd love to be able to pen something so touching. Of course Cumberbatch and Freeman have made these roles into something that only they can play. With the modern-day retelling of these stories, I can only picture these two in the main roles. Even the likes of Downey-Junior and Law (as good as they may be) come a distant second . . . at least for me.

This was always my favorite episode in the series because 1. This speech 2. The way he solves the mystery in this episode just feels so different and personal compared to the rest of the show 3. It is probably the show’s only truly John-centered episode. Also, one of my favorite part in this episode is the part where John, the moment he figured out the victim is still alive, quickly took charge while Sherlock, who always the guy in charge of the cases, quickly stood back and let John take the lead. Truly the moment that says Sherlock will solve your murder while John will save your life

@carolinamansur113

2 ай бұрын

The way Sherlock solves the mystery is so different because he had pressure on his shoulders that time - and he felt it. When he continued the speech trying to solve the case, he was also pretty worried about not ruining John's wedding, and saving someone's life while also needing to understand who would be that someone and how but having no time, since it could happen at any moment - and that was probably the last thing he would want to happen at John's wedding (this is clear specially when you see how much he took the best man responsibilities and made sure to talk to every guest to make what they should/should not do just not to ruin John's day). He was kinda desperate, that's why it takes him so long to find out who was the one about to die (I mean... There's one person who's never in public and is also hated by a good amount of people.... Sherlock would've spotted this in a second if he didn't need to entertain a crowd that couldn't really suspect there was something wrong when he himself is not at all a sociable person and doesn't really understands human emotions/reactions in general.) This is the most emotion Sherlock has ever showed (him saying those things but also showing physically) and the whole process of finding things out in this episode has emotion on it. That's why it feels so different

It's amazing..the scriptwriter/dialogues writer/director/actor's... together..with Sherlock leading ...have made this a 3minute snippet that is a confession of deepest gratitude towards friendship..that can make you cry no matter how when and where you see/hear it 😭

@hugom6441

Жыл бұрын

3 minutes that tooks hours of writing and rewriting. this is brilliant. this is what a brilliant and self aware mind can go in seconds if given the opportunity. this is rare. this is special.

It must all be applauded that Martin Freeman looks EXACTLY like someone who doesn’t open up easily and is having their deepest emotions on display. It’s remarkable.

@krystleboss8573

Жыл бұрын

Martin Freeman’s portrayal of John Watson is the best damn thing I’ve ever seen even if I loathed how it ended.

@CronoXpono

Жыл бұрын

@@krystleboss8573 yeah we’re gonna avoid the ending 😂 🤦‍♂️ LAWD I hated that final series’ ending. Ffs!

@sarathomas8499

6 ай бұрын

​@@CronoXpono?

@CronoXpono

6 ай бұрын

@@sarathomas8499 the final series is just…so disconnected from the characters and felt like they didn’t have the time to really think of an interesting departure.

Legend has it Sherlock is still standing up there repeating ' now unto to some funny stories'

It's so amazingly beautiful Also "Did it do it wrong?" is so sweet and innocent and funny I love it And then "No, you didn't" and he hugs him 🥰🥰🥰

How does this make me cry even now after years?!! Thisis writing and acting made of gold.

@mansinirmaljain

Ай бұрын

dismissive of the virtuous, unaware of the beautiful and uncomprehending in the face of the happy.

A standing ovation to the writers, the cinematographers, and the actors for this perfect moment of tv history. Perfectly scripted and executed.

"Why are you all doing that? John, did I do it wrong?" "No you didn't" *hug* "But I haven't finished yet." "Yeah, I know."

I still cry no matter how many times ive seen this

@devanman7920

Жыл бұрын

Get help

@lostchild2003

Жыл бұрын

@@devanman7920 Feel better?

@devanman7920

Жыл бұрын

@@lostchild2003 better than that person

@lostchild2003

Жыл бұрын

@@devanman7920 Get back under your bridge.

@devanman7920

Жыл бұрын

That person might jump off a bridge from what I can see

The genius behind not just telling everyone in the room how insufferable Sherlock can be, but SHOWING how insufferable Sherlock can be, and then showing how Sherlock can be objective at the same time just blew me away the first time I saw this and every time since.

This is the most beautiful & heartbreaking "best man speech" ever. Specially as Sherlock, seeing people crying, asks John "Did I do it wrong?" In an interview Martin said that John "humanizes" Sherlock. This, is a perfect example.

Only Benedict could do that like he did. Superb writing, acting, and production.

Why Sherlock needed those notes... He can easily memorize all of them

@Ofan1908

Жыл бұрын

Because in regards to John Watson, he can't tolerate any single mistakes

@alondra6175

Жыл бұрын

I think he was nervous.

@jeramahia123

Жыл бұрын

Remember his mind palace. He pushes out things he thinks aren't important. And based on his own deductions of himself from this speech - that he doesn't like weddings, that this is a speech he'll make one time and then discard, and that he's an unpleasant and selfish man - he wanted to make sure he didn't mess it up 🥹

@ramirokawano3465

Жыл бұрын

Feelings...he had a feelings hahahaha

@PierreAugusteLambelet

Жыл бұрын

to avoid looking at people.

This clip made me watch all of the series and seasons... Kudos..

The fact that for Sherlock, the Highest compliment is *Mary you deserve John* is so wholesome Also Sherlock's emphasis on the word *BestFriend* really made me realize that bestfriend is the person who has a soft spot even in the heart of the coldest person, trust the person over anything or anyone in any circumstance and accompany him/her willingly (even when he/she is newly married)

When shecklock said "we have a lifetime to prove we love you" i cant stop my tear 😭, thats the most beautiful speech i ever heard

Two times I’ve cried over a TV speech. One is for Sheldon’s and the other is this video. They are the reasons why I like nerdy kind of guy now, their soul is so pure😂❤

It’s a roller coaster speech. It will put you down initially and lift you up emotionally. I wish, I will be able to write and compose such a speech on the next wedding I will attend.

@smc1942

Жыл бұрын

I wish I had a friend like Holmes. He truly appreciates having Watson as his best friend. In truth, his only friend.

Mary, when I say you deserve this man, it is the highest compliment of which I am capable. John, you have endured war, and injury, and tragic loss ... so sorry again about that last one ... ... so know this: today you sit between the woman you have made your wife and the man you have saved - in short, the two people who love you most in all this world. And I know I speak for Mary as well when I say we will never let you down, and we have a lifetime ahead to prove that

"Did I do it wrong??" "No, you didn't- c'mere-" [insert John hugging his confused best friend]

Genuinely my favourite thing about this is how he appeals to John when he doesn't understand what's happening.

If I am not mistaken, Lestrade helped him write this speech. A true friend and one who should start a blog himself, that is talent.

Sherlock opens this speech by talking about contrast - how contrast highlights the beautiful, and then he employs the technique himself, beginning by roundly insulting everybody in the room and establishing himself as an unpleasant character, so that when he delivers on the poignancy in the final lines, the contrast amplifies the moment, reducing the hall to tears. Truly great.

@druidriley3163

10 ай бұрын

Made me laugh. He's insulted everyone in the room. When he talks about god as a ludicrous fantasy both Mary and John cover their faces.

3:00 it's so cute how he was confused by the guests' reaction and turned to John to ask what's going on

can't describe how much I miss this series. it is a truly masterpiece.

He still manages to insert himself in the speech (listing his flaws) he means to give for his friend.

I’ve never been this obsessed with a television series. This is my favourite show EVER.

This is really where the show peaked in my opinion . Sherlock finally admitting his admiration and his definition of pure love for John. To anybody with long time companions and friendships this hits real deep

The contrast was brilliant. This show had some of the best writing I have ever seen. Steven Moffat and Mark Gratis did an excellent job. But the actors were all incredible as well. Benedict Cumberbatch is so talented, but my favorite role of his will always be Sherlock. Also, I have to mention the soundtrack. Michael Price and David Arnold did and excellent job on it.

The first day I watched this was the day I fell in love with Benedict Cumberbatch. I always watch this over and over and is the best speech I’ve ever heard. Best Sherlock to date.

" What's wrong? What happened? Why are you all doing that? *John? Did I do it wrong?* " The way Sherlock turns to John for validation because he doesn't understand emotions and John's always there to guide him and keep his humanity intact😭soulmatism fr

I can't decide my favorite part, when Sherlock counters his criticisms with compliments, or at the end when he panics about their reactions and his first instinct is to turn to John and anxiously ask him to explain it

I can't believe after all these years I still haven't watched the show. This is enough to convince me to

@channyh.221B

Жыл бұрын

@Lauren Lewis I see that kind of comments on every youtuber who reacts to it but strangely all those youtube-reacters love the whole series and don't see it like that. And I agree with them. Also for sure no sharks were involved, let alone jumping ones. XD I do am jealous to those who get to see this show and experience it all for the first time.

@Arwen1964

Жыл бұрын

And I thought that I was late. 😅 Just start, you'll love it. 😉

@ronitennant5253

Жыл бұрын

Have you watched it yet??

@anisah8546

Жыл бұрын

I tried to find it on Netflix but it's gone :( I'll have to find another site

@nellhirst9463

Жыл бұрын

I so envy you - to be able to see the whole series again - for the first time. All the gags, great lines and amazing plots. Enjoy. I know you will.

3:09 he did the blinking thing again😭❤️

@madame.L

Жыл бұрын

what blinking thing? pls explain

@_sena_su

Жыл бұрын

@@madame.L when john asked him to be his best man he just stated at him and blinked fast lmao he did that again here🫂

@madame.L

Жыл бұрын

@@_sena_su ahhhh i see. thanks!

I love this speech

Even now I still get choked up listening to that speech... well done...

This is Sherlock's version of the final 8 Mile battle

@alexandermarquardt597

Жыл бұрын

Good analogy.

Speaking the truth liberates both the wielder and those exposed

When he was like 'I haven't finished' and 'Noe on to funny stories' at the end it reminds me of a child in a good way and also I would totally do that 😂

@thefonzkiss

Жыл бұрын

No one cares

@DefgirRZawa

Жыл бұрын

@@thefonzkiss You seem to care if you felt the need to say that :P You were the only one writing.

Up until now, this scene brings tears to my eyes

Epic, that's why I watched all the series over and over again from time to time. I think now imma do it all over one more time.

I think it's the right time to rewatch the series

I remember seeing this scene and was blown away and I am still blown away!!!

I have given a few speeches myself. And heard a few. This one is up there. So intelligent. Cruel. Sharp. Insightful. Merciless. Cold. Cutting. Horribly correct. And then beautiful. Brave. Honest. Humble in the true way. Warm. Love. It is magnificence.

Such a clever show

Sherlock like a puppy: Did I do it wrong? o.o

2:34 OMG !!! I'm crying 😭 please this speech is the best ✨

3:08 Now this, puts a smile on my face 😌

Boris Johnson has been spotted at 2:49. Prepare for battle.

@arminxvs3372

Жыл бұрын

I though Gerard Depardieu haha

I have watched this scene countless times and I still choke up when I watch it.

in addition to everything else, as a photographer, the lighting is superb. Every bride deserves to be lit like that,

I cried.

3:07 the fact Sherlock considered he might be “wrong” really shows his growth and love for John. DAMN I LOVE THIS!

This was the best episode. I wish they were still making the show.

Incredible

Best wedding speech of all series ever

As brilliant as the writing and Benedict Cumberbatch's performance is in this scene, Martin Freeman's subtle and deep reactions to the words being spoken are what gets me every time. He is an amazing and underrated actor.

The number of times I've re-watched this scene!!

one of my favorite scenes

O for goodness sake Cant we appreciate their hug omfg that was the sweetest thing

This is the reason why this is my Favourite Episode in the Third Season.

I miss those days I wish I could go back then in time and relive all these years again having my present consciousness

When this series was on netflix I watched continuously. Month after month And I miss it. And this is one of my favorite scenes

Arguably one of the best episodes of the series

This show was amazing as was this speech!

TEARS. Every f***ing time.

1:17 I love the switch here, going from the more characterization the show Sherlock used towards the original personality he had in the books.

Great writing and brilliantly delivered say no more I'm crying 😭

For someone so heartless and logical, he does have a heart

Maaaan this episode was my favorite when I first saw it. Brilliantly executed.

Did anyone notice that John paused for a good moment when Sheldon wanted to move on to the stories? A tiny detail that's so incredibly to the observant. Sherlock is bad at public interactions and didn't feel the need to let the applause finish - John very intelligently handled this situation - showing how much he has understood Sherlock over the years.

Gonna rewatch this show for the 100th time

MELHOR SÉRIE DO UNIVERSOOOOO. ASSISTI VÁAAAAARIAS VEZES

So many episodes with amazing drama and great mysteries, but this is my favourite one. especially because the mystery came in so unexpectedly

Beautiful!!

How does this only have 6 comments?

@thisSh1tHard

Жыл бұрын

Because it only has 10,000 views

@trollpikken6907

Жыл бұрын

There is a few other videos of this with 800k views and millions of views etc

@petriperkele

Жыл бұрын

Hard to fucking comment, when eyes are sweating.

1:40 john's look is like, hang on this brother is cooking😂😂😂😂

Bloody brilliant !

I want more Sherlock,please Mr.Gatiss

Based on this speech, I would say that Benedict Cumberbatch should be the actor that portray's Alan Rickman if they ever do a autobiographical film of his life. There, I said it.

@jixer1956

6 ай бұрын

He should also play Snape in HBO's Harry Potter reboot.

I wish they would do more , fantastic show.

Benedict Cumberbatch was magnificently funny!

Maybe, Just maybe, one day we'll finally hear those funny stories about John.

coming from this character, best Best man's speech

Great writing!