Sherlock Holmes Isn't Gay, Isn't Straight, Says "Sherlock" Creator
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat addressed fan speculation about the uncanny sleuth's sexual orientation.
Moffatt came out and explained that his interpretation of Holmes, expertly played by Benedict Cumberbatch, is neither gay nor straight.
"It’s a funny thing when a character for over 100 years has been saying, ‘I don’t do that at all. [Sherlock]’s not interested in [sex]. He’s willfully staying away from that to keep his brain pure — a Victorian belief, that. But everyone wants to believe he’s gay. He’s not gay. He’s not straight."
Womp.
Moffat theorized Sherlock had a bad breakup that led him to give up on sex and love.
He’s asexual. He doesn't want any, and it's very purposeful on his part. I think he's been burnt in the past. I think he also realizes he can't beat female intuition; he can't.
So to embroil himself where he might be enslaved through adoration or sexual desire or any kind of power or chemistry to do with love is too big a risk for him.
Well, we can still dream. Keep that steamy Sherlock/Watson shipping alive, people.
