Holmes/Watson
Sherlock Holmes/John Watson (ACD)
The original detective and his doctor have been shipped since the Victorian era, making this arguably the oldest slash pairing in Western fandom. AO3's canon-based tag spans gaslit Baker Street romances, Granada-style casefic, and post-Reichenbach grief.
What is Holmes/Watson?
Holmes/Watson is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson from Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle. With over 9,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Holmes/Watson
A century of subtext about two confirmed bachelors sharing rooms gives writers the deepest archive of longing in literature.
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Common Holmes/Watson Tropes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Holmes/Watson mean?
Holmes/Watson is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Holmes/Watson fics are on AO3?
There are over 9,000 Holmes/Watson fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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