Sherlock (TV Series)

The Reichenbach Fall (2012)

Rupert Graves: DI Lestrade

Quotes 

• [as Sherlock and John are handcuffed together] 

  Sherlock Holmes : Hmm. Bit awkward, this.

  Dr. John Watson : There's no one to bail us.

  Sherlock Holmes : I was thinking more about our imminent and daring escape.

  Police Dispatcher : All units to 2-7.

  Dr. John Watson : [to Sherlock]  What?

  [Sherlock triggers a police radio, causing feedback in all the uniformed officers' microphones. As the nearest one yanks his earpiece out, Sherlock grabs his gun and backs away from everyone] 

  Police Dispatcher : All units to 2

  Sherlock Holmes : Ladies and gentlemen, will you all please get on your knees?

  [No one moves; he fires twice into the air] 

  Sherlock Holmes : *Now* would be good!

  DI Lestrade : Do as he says!

  Dr. John Watson : Just-just so you're aware, the gun is his idea. I-I'm just, uh, you know...

  Sherlock Holmes : [pointing the gun at John]  My hostage!

  Dr. John Watson : Hostage, yes, that works. That works. So what now?

  Sherlock Holmes : Doing what Moriarty wants. Becoming a fugitive. Run.

• [after an eye-witness screams at the sight of Sherlock Holmes] 

  DI Lestrade : Well, don't let it get to you, I always feel like screaming when you walk into a room. In fact, so do most people.