5 Reasons Why Lucy Liu is the Best Watson of All Time

She’s an amazing friend.

It’s not easy being a sober companion, but Watson is up to the challenge in the name of friendship. She has continued to prove she’s always there for Sherlock.

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She kicks butt at video games.

Sherlock handed a video game controller over to Joan after hours trying to beat a game. She won immediately.

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She’s a darn good detective.

Watson went from Sherlock’s sober companion to apprentice to realizing she was a gifted investigator.

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She’s an equal partner.

This Watson is no side kick. Liu’s take on the character shows Watson to be a bright, hardworking sleuth who the police often prefer to work with over Sherlock.

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She’s tough.

Watson stands her ground and is confident when working a case. Like a boss.

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