Post-Reichenbach — Tag Meaning
Sherlock Holmes fics set after the detective's faked death at the Reichenbach Fall — in BBC Sherlock terms, after 'The Reichenbach Fall.' The tag covers John's grief during the hiatus, Sherlock's years dismantling Moriarty's network, and the fraught reunion.
What to Expect From "Post-Reichenbach" Fics
Expect mourning, survivor guilt, furious reunions, and the long work of rebuilding trust after a faked death.
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