I had mixed feelings on the episode. There were some things that I liked and then there were parts that could've been done better. I enjoyed the Joan and Sherlock dynamic, as always, but there was just too much going on, plot wise. I don't even feel like some of it got properly resolved. If it had another 30 minutes, I think it would've been better. While I like complicated cases, it just felt like things were jumping.

For instance, what happened to Gerald Lydon? Are we to assume that he got placed in a facility? I thought we might see him before the end of the episode but we never did. Also, I'm surprised that when the police arrested Benny, they didn't bother looking for a wound that could've caused the blood spatter on the painting. Sherlock didn't even mention to mention it. The fiance murdering Natasha was mostly skimmed over and really the death was clearly just meant for them to find out about what she was investigating, but I did find the whole 'sociopathic gene' concept interesting. Even if it as at large irrelevant to the plot as a hole, I wonder if he would've succumbed to it had he not known he had it or if that side of his personality would've shown up eventually anyway. Oh, these things that I contemplate.

Anyway, I just felt like it all ended very abruptly. I also wish we could see more Gregson. That would be cool.

What I did like was Sherlock honing Joan's investigative skills and I even liked that she was awkward about it in the beginning. It made sense, as she was now an official partner, and she wasn't used to being pushed to the forefront. The whole situation with the laundromat was hilarious and Joan showing up with Bell at the end was great. I just like Detective Bell, okay? I also like that Sherlock's very encouraging of her, and I think that's sweet.

Overall, not one of my favorite episodes of the season but it was fine and still had its moments.

This show. This. show. THIS SHOW. Oh, I'm sorry, were you expecting something well thought out and calmly written? Whoops, you came to the wrong place. I have all the feelings. And this show is to blame for most of the ones I have toward fictional characters these days. I love everyone. I love Holmes & Watson. Also, can Lucy Liu and Jonny Lee Miller have any more chemistry? I both love it and can't handle it at the same time. I swear, I never expecte to ship them as much as I do. I love their friendship but the scene where he tells her how important she is to him. You know, this one (Link leads to a Tumblr gif set) I was 500% done.

I love all the characters on this show, from Holmes to Watson to Gregson to Detective Bell. All the relationships are so much fun too! I never would've expected to enjoy the Holmes & Bell one as much as I do. Marcus Bell is awesome and I love that we got an episode dedicated to him. I was just recently thinking that I want to see more of Gregson and Bell recently. It was interesting finding out Bell's backstory, and I am happy that Bell's brother wasn't to blame, and that he pulled through. Their scenes were also nice. I also like that Holmes clearly includes Bell as a member of his family and goes to lengths to protect him. Oh, you two. You've come so far!

So has Watson. I like seeing her develop her own skills, and how she figured out that Bell was the one who gave the police the anonymous tip on the planted evidence. She's really gotten better, and it will go a long way in the future. They've really established Holmes and Watson as partners and equals, and it's obvious that there is a mutual respect, which has been shown in past episodes too. Holmes has not been shy with the compliments.

I was wondering how they were going to deal with Watson's lying, but the way they handled it was perfect. Sherlock finding out, not getting upset, and them handling it in a mature fashion was win. And yay for Watson staying! I love that they have created a realistic way for them to be together, then developed their relationship to the point where she'll want to stay. Good job, show, good job. Can't wait for next week!

This show also messes with my head and heart. I really am enjoying this season and I'm not ready for it to be over yet! The main cast is wonderful and who knew I would love Louis as much as I do? I mean seriously, if you told me in the Pilot that he would end up being one of my favorites, I would've told you that you're crazy and yet here we are.

Can I start off by staying my heart broke for poor Rachel? I mean, really. I was wondering how it would be possible for her to go to Harvard and stay on the show, and her being rejected was always a possibility, but still. Sucks. I went through the admissions process for law school, but my LSAT was a few points lower than hers and I didn't wait all those years/retake the test over and over, and I applied to more than one school. Still, getting rejected from your dream school sucks and I just really wanted to give her a hug. I love Louis playing the knight in shining armor and going off to see Sheila because he thought she was wronged. Also, I like that she wasn't wronged. I like that they didn't make Sheila some unprofessional woman who let her feelings overtake her job. The fact of the matter is that Harvard is a very competitive school and even the most eligible candidates can get rejected. Which is why I'm torn on what Louis told Rachel, how he lied to her about the reason she didn't get in I get that he wanted her not to feel like she wasn't good enough, and that's sweet, but still. It might backfire.

And Scotty's back. I have mixed feelings on her- on one hand, I think she and Harvey are funny when they're bantering but I don't ship it so I don't really care to see them any scenes of them in a romantic sense. Even Harvey and Zoe are better than these two. This season has really showed Harvey in a lot of ups and downs, with him being on the wrong side of things as much or even more often than he is doing what's right. I find that interesting and that is something I've probably said before but it's worth repeating.

The ladies of Pearson are still badasses. I vote Jessica and Donna take over the world together. Speaking of Donna, not enough Donna! I think (and hope) this is a one time deal, only because they wanted to showcase Katrina. I liked Katrina last week, wasn't fond of her conniving tactics this week and blatant disrespect to Rachel (and was actually convinced she was working for Hardman at some point), but at the same time, I hate when Mike comes off so judgmental. He seems to keep forgetting that he was the former pot-user who took other people's tests for them and isn't actually a lawyer in this picture. Not saying that I don't love him- I do- but sometimes, he can be a bit much. I think it is cute that he's all bitter that he doesn't get to be in Harvey's favor. It's almost like he was pissed because he gets to save the day and give Harvey the vital info and Katrina beat him to it by stealing his idea. Him and Rachel teaming up again was hilarious and his expression when she blew in his ear? Hilarious!

Mike and Rachel were one of my first ships in the Pilot, and I'm a little tired of the back and forth, and pointless drama but I do enjoy some of their scenes, when they're bantering/teaming up. All the dynamics are really fun- Harvey & Jessica, Harvey & Louis, Harvey & Mike, Mike & Rachel, Harvey & Donna, Rachel & Donna (which I need more of. Donna being sympathetic and the first one in the know was sweet), Rachel & Louis. All great. The women definitely need to interact more. Rachel's awkwardness with Jessica last week was funny, just like her bagel scene with Harvey.

Hardman's face when he saw that his name was gone and and the three of them all smug behind him? Probably one of my favorite scenes. I couldn't stop laughing. I know I'm skipping back and forth but I don't know how to do a concise, beginning to end of the show type of post-episode review so I just splatter all my random thoughts and hope it makes sense. I am probably missing a lot but it's okay.

Anyway, good episode. Can't wait for the season finale, and I hope Mike doesn't do anything stupid.

THIS SHOW. I swear, it's going to be the death of me. Just all the feelings- Holmes, Watson's- I just can't. But I love it. And this episode was super intense too. When I realized "M" was Sebastian Moran, I may or may not have been jumping around a little bit. I mean, I know we were meant to believe it was Moriarty but I had my suspicions early on, since it just didn't feel right. You know, other than the fact I doubt they'd reveal Moriarty so soon. The texting threw me off too because I was like "is he texting his boss? Then he can't be Moriarty because hello, he's his own boss!" As well as his behavior, which in my mind, didn't fit Moriarty. Took me too long to figure it out but at least I did before the reveal so yay? LOL I am easily pleased. And I just like being right. XD

Sherlock kind of freaked me out at parts with his intensity and when he announced he was just going to torture/kill "M". JLM was great with his emotional moments- he got to me when talking about Irene, and his scene with M. Joan/LL was too, and all her conflicts and not wanting to leave were what I wanted to see as their six weeks came to an end. I like that she suddenly didn't jump into wanting to do detective work and gave the excuse that she wants to watch over him, which is reasonable considering what he's gone through. Her lying about his father ... I want to know what is going to happen there. I do hope we meet some of his family, and they do show Mycroft, even if his role has been replaced with an unseen father in the show. After all, we saw her mom and brother, which was awesome btw, so it'd only be fair!

I like how Joan has improved in her skills and how she found the cameras. I get her being upset because she wasn't warned but I'm not surprised that Sherlock has cameras all over his home. Their dynamic is still as interesting to watch as ever and him waiting impatiently with breakfast for her was cute. Everyone's dynamic is great, and I do like that they made Sherlock a fallible character. I might've mentioned that before but it's worth repeating. Him apologizing to Gregson because he thought he brought M there and the respect and bond between those two makes me happy. It's good. Even Bell and Sherlock have grown so much over the season and it's awesome too.

Anyway, I'm curious to see how this will all play out. Half of me was expecting Moran to end up dead by the end of this episode, and not by Sherlock's hand, but I guess not now. I still wouldn't be surprised if Moriarty sends someone after him later. And I'm still expecting Irene to be alive too. We will see how that goes.