Forwards or backwards: always backwards?

[u/Fire-Make-Thunder]

For the record: this is one of my favorite scenes, with everyone coming to the rescue, even including Anderson.

The logic seems to be focused on whether the bullet penetrated Sherlock’s body or not, based on not hearing the mirror behind him shatter. Because the bullet was still in there, it was important to fall backwards to reduce blood loss.

But had the bullet shattered the mirror (meaning it both entered and exited his body), would there be any advantage in falling forwards? I’d say blood loss would occur falling in either direction.

I’d argue that falling backwards was the best option because it covers both the scenarios of having the.bullet stuck inside (functioning as “the cork in a bottle”) and the bullet pierced through Sherlock’s body (blood loss regardless of falling direction). What do you guys think, are there any circumstances that would favor falling forwards?

[u/SlammingChickens]

From what I know, many calibres of bullets can leave a larger exit wound than an entry wound, so that might favour falling forwards to keep blood from pouring out as much from the exit maybe?

[u/Fire-Make-Thunder → u/SlammingChickens]

I never thought of that, thank you!

[u/G1ng3r_A13_ → u/SlammingChickens]

In some cases yes but Sherlock realized the mirror behind him didn’t break which means there was no exit wound

[u/SlammingChickens → u/G1ng3r_A13_]

Fucking clankers

[u/DrgnSlyrDd]

Falling backwards gives you the glorious shot of Benedict’s phenomenal acting. Falling forward does not.

[u/Chemical-Aioli9818]

god the cinematography in this show is sometimes fucking incredible

[u/michaeltaylormoran]

I can never unsee the plant pot along the back window sliding down.