Don't Lie — You're Still Obsessed With Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock

Updated on Aug 22, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Benedict Cumberbatch fans can all agree that they are excited for the return of new episodes of Sherlock in 2017. After all, the miniseries not only made Cumberbatch a household name, but it also earned him his first-ever Emmy win in 2014. In honor of the actor's Emmy nomination for the series, we've gathered up all the reasons Cumberbatch has created the perfect character — in GIFs!

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Don't Lie — You're Still Obsessed With Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock

First of All, He Has That Face

Do We Really Need to Go Into It?

His Hair Is Always Perfectly Tousled

His Smile Is Rare . . .

But When He Does Smile, It's Worth It

He Loves Dancing

No Really, He Loves to Dance

He Knows How to Remove a Scarf

He's Loyal to His Best Friend, John Watson . . .

And Maybe That's Because Only John Can Make Him Laugh

Their Banter Is Adorable

They're Just the Perfect Onscreen Team!

And Who Could Forget the Time They Both Got Drunk?

It Led to Drunk-Fighting Sherlock, Which Is Appropriately Wimpy

His Relationship With Mycroft Might Be Strained . . .

But There's Something Cute About It

He Knows His Manners, Despite Being Socially Off-Putting

He Gets Excited About His Clues . . .

But Knows Not to Freak Out During Stressful Situations

He's the Master of Illusion

He's Not Easily Confused

He Might Not Make Friends Easily . . .

But He's a Charmer, When He Wants to Be

He Makes the Ladies Swoon

Despite Always Working . . .

He Knows How to Relax

Remember the Time He Went Shirtless?

He's Just a Really Good Detective!

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