Не помню, где в комментах мы обсуждали, чем определяется канон, и возможную разницу его с continuity, а вот теперь лента принесла релевантного Моффата:




You’re not allowed to do that. So, many, many years later they found a way to retcon it, as they say, but it was just… It’s interesting. The audience is in control of what sticks. James Bond’s scar? Nope. Doctor Who’s real name? No. Sherlock Holmes would never wear a deerstalker in the middle of town — yes, he would. Because we like him in that.
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Полное видео встречи я пока не смотрела, но, чувствую, надо.
Are you serious? Have you read The Writer's Tale???