John Watson
Army doctor and Sherlock's flatmate, blogger, and best friend. Brave, loyal, and the emotional center of their partnership.
Common Tropes in John Watson Fanfiction
Friends to Lovers
720k works
Best friends who realize their feelings run deeper than friendship.
Hurt/Comfort
920k works
One character is hurt (physically or emotionally) and another provides comfort and care.
Angst
980k works
Stories focused on emotional pain, drama, and intense feelings.
Soulmates
320k works
Stories featuring soulmate mechanics - marks, strings of fate, first words, etc.
Pining
520k works
Unrequited or unspoken longing for someone, often with lots of internal anguish.
Other Sherlock BBC Characters
Greg Lestrade
297k works
Scotland Yard Detective Inspector who tolerates Sherlock's antics because he knows the detective is usually right.
Sherlock Holmes
293k works
Self-described high-functioning sociopath and the world's only consulting detective. Brilliant, abrasive, and deeply human beneath the cold exterior.
Mycroft Holmes
225k works
Sherlock's elder brother who practically runs the British government. More intelligent than Sherlock but chooses power over puzzles.
Molly Hooper
33k works
Pathologist at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, one of the few people who sees through Sherlock's act to the person underneath.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature John Watson?
John Watson appears in 247k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Sherlock BBC fandom. You can browse all John Watson fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular John Watson ships?
The most popular John Watson ships include Sherlock Holmes/John Watson. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in John Watson fanfiction?
Common tropes in John Watson fanfiction include Friends to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Soulmates, Pining. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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