Sherlock Season 3 Episode 2 Trailer Pushes Gay Subtext: Benedict Cumberbatch And Martin Freeman Read Out Gay Erotic Fiction During BBC Preview

Now that "Sherlock" season 3 episode 2 is officially on its way, certain fans' delight in finding a gay subtext between Sherlock and Watson is making a heavy comeback.

Recently, "Sherlock" season 3 returned with its premiere "The Empty Hearse," and the chemistry between Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman is once again making fans see the gay love theory between the two main characters.

According to BBC, "Curly Fu" and "Peanut" are affectionate nicknames given by Chinese fans, and "gay-citement" is a tag word used to describe Chinese fans' perception of gay love between Sherlock and Watson.

"Sherlock tortures Watson a thousand times, and Watson loves him like his first love," wrote a fan. "I've waited two years and it didn't disappoint me.

After the "Sherlock" season 3 premiere, a trailer for episode 2 has arrived, and it seems Sherlock's love for Watson will become a central conflict during Watson's wedding with Mary Morsten.

Will "Sherlock" season 3 episode 2 play on the fandom's propensity to indulge in the gay bromance subtext between Sherlock and Watson?

During last month's preview of the "Sherlock" premiere, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman acted this exact scenario by reading gay erotic fan fiction to a captive audience at the British Film Institute.

"I can give that to you, let me," read Benedict Cumberbatch according to Gay Star News.

"John gave a shuddering sigh and leaned his forehead back against Sherlock's, their noses bumped, cheeks grazed and then John lifted his hand to Sherlock's cheek and their mouths crushed together."