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Robert Carlyle is joining the cast of “Watson” Season 2 as Sherlock Holmes, Variety reports. He will appear in a recurring guest role alongside Morris Chestnut, who plays Dr. John Watson.

Other new cast members include Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann, and Rochelle Aytes. Previously, Randall Park appeared in the series as Holmes’ enemy, Professor James Moriarty.

Carlyle becomes the second actor to play Sherlock Holmes on CBS recently, following Johnny Lee Miller, who starred in “Elementary” for seven seasons.

Craig Sweeny, the showrunner of “Watson,” expressed his excitement about Carlyle joining the show. He said, “We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2. The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ’28 Weeks Later’… and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. When Watson’s...

Robert Carlyle is set to play Sherlock Holmes in the second season of “Watson” on CBS, Variety has reported. Carlyle will appear as the famous detective in a recurring guest role alongside Morris Chestnut, who stars as Dr. John Watson.

The new season’s cast also includes Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann, and Rochelle Aytes. Earlier, Randall Park appeared as Holmes’ rival, Professor James Moriarty.

Carlyle is the latest actor to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes on CBS. Before him, Johnny Lee Miller played Holmes for seven seasons on the show “Elementary.”

Series showrunner Craig Sweeny shared his excitement about Carlyle joining the cast. He said, “We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2. The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ‘28 Weeks Later’… and now he steps into the...

“Watson” found its Sherlock Holmes. The CBS drama series has cast “Once Upon a Time” veteran Robert Carlyle to play the legendary detective in a recurring role opposite star Morris Chestnut, TheWrap has learned.

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2,” Craig Sweeny, executive producer and showrunner said in a statement. “The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ’28 Weeks Later; … and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. When Watson’s best friend and former partner makes a shocking reappearance in his life, Watson is forced to confront their shared past — and a secret that may lie buried within Watson’s own body.”

“Watson” is a medical drama with an investigative twist starring Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, in a modern-era take on the classic characters...

Robert Carlyle will play Sherlock Holmes in “Watson” Season 2 at CBS, Variety has learned.

Carlyle will play the legendary detective in a recurring guest star role opposite Morris Chestnut, who plays the titular Dr. John Watson. Other cast members for Season 2 include Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann, and Rochelle Aytes. Randall Park previously appeared in the series as Holmes and Watson’s arch-nemesis, Professor James Moriarty.

Carlyle is now the second actor to portray Holmes on CBS in recent years, after Johnny Lee Miller played the character for seven seasons on the procedural “Elementary.”

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2,” said series showrunner Craig Sweeny. “The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ’28 Weeks Later’… and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes.

Robert Carlyle is set to bring to life the legendary literary detective Sherlock Holmes in Season 2 of the CBS series Watson. Carlyle will appear in a recurring guest role, working opposite series lead Morris Chestnut, who plays Dr. John Watson.

The investigative medical drama is a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. While Watson’s team of “doc-tectives” may have defeated Moriarty (Randall Park) last season, they remain determined in Season 2 in their mission to investigate and treat the world’s rarest diseases for their clinic’s patients.

With his eyes fixed on the future, Watson faces an unexpected twist when Sherlock Holmes, who was presumed dead, resurfaces, forcing him to confront a buried secret from his past — one that lies hidden within his own body.

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After making waves at Cannes, the new drama movie The History of Sound is getting ready to take over the world — and maybe kick off its awards season run. Led by Paul Mescal (Gladiator II) and Josh O'Connor (Challengers), the movie centers around two music lovers who bond over their passion for folk music and end up falling in love during the less-than-gay-friendly era of the early 20th century and against the backdrop of WWI. Mubi is handling the distribution, and the movie is set to premiere on September 17. You can check out the trailer in this article.

The trailer for The History of Sound makes it clear that music is not just a random element in the story. It opens with Mescal's character Lionel revealing that he has such a strong connection with music that he can "see" it ever since he was a kid. He then grows up...

The Sherlock Holmes stories have inspired numerous movies and TV shows over the years but this is the first series to focus on Holmes' partner, Dr. John Watson. Will this new CBS drama work without the legendary detective? Will Watson be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A medical mystery drama series, the Watson TV show was created by Craig Sweeny and is based on characters from the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The series stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, Ritchie Coster, and Rochelle Aytes. The story takes place in modern times, six months after Holmes died fighting his archenemy, Moriarty. Holmes’ friend, Dr. John Watson (Chestnut), resumes his medical career as the head of the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh, a clinic dedicated to uncovering and treating rare disorders. Watson’s old life isn’t...

Good news, Sherlock Holmes fans! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's trusty assistant will be returning to the airwaves a bit sooner than expected. Although the Morris Chestnut-led Watson was originally planned to return sometime during midseason, Deadline reports that the medical drama's sophomore outing has been moved by CBS to the fall. This will now put the series on a typical broadcast schedule, though it's a mystery when it will premiere. The news coincided with a delay to the Tom Ellis-led FBI spin-off CIA, meaning it could potentially occupy the Monday 10 p.m. time slot, or move to another spot in a scheduling change once the network announces its fall premiere dates.

Watson's return to the fall schedule is quite the twist, considering CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach had personally commented about its absence. Back in May, the series was in an awkward spot with a crowded lineup ahead...

Watsoncreator and executive producer Craig Sweeny opens up about bringing back Randall Park as Moriarty in Season 2.

Speaking to TV Insider, Sweeny said "I definitely wouldn't rule it out" regarding a potential return of Park's Moriarty in the upcoming second season of Watson. "I mean, definitely the act will haunt Watson, and you’d be a fool to say, I would never allow Randall Park to act in our show. I mean, I would love to see him again," Sweeny added.

Sweeny went on to discuss Park's role in the series, how it was specifically built to tie back into the overarching story of Watson Season 1, and how being unable to save the villain from a lethal dose of poison in the season finale has impacted Morris Chestnut's titular doctor. "I believe that Watson really approached that from a perspective of doing the least harm and even though...

Why are medical dramas having a resurgence this Emmys season? The showrunners of some of the hottest series, which this year include Brilliant Minds, Doc, Doctor Odyssey, The Pitt, Pulse and Watson, have some theories (apart from the fact that they’re just “quite good,” says The Pitt’s R. Scott Gemmill).

“Medical shows introduce a problem and provide a solution, and in doing so offer hope,” Gemmill tells THR. “I think people need hope now more than they have in a while.” And Watson’s showrunner Craig Sweeny agrees: “Audiences are craving the hope and positivity that are baked into the genre.”

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Inspired by the Oliver Sacks books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars, Brilliant Minds stars Zachary Quinto as attending neurologist Oliver Wolf at Bronx General Hospital. “Covid shifted the conversations we’re having about health care and health care workers,...

Watson star Morris Chestnut recently shared his hopes for Elementary's Lucy Liu to make an appearance on his Sherlock Holmes show. While the shows are currently unrelated, their creative teams do have some overlap.

Per Deadline, Chestnut talked about wanting to 'track down' Liu to get her to appear on his show. Watson was created by Craig Sweeney, who also executive produced Elementary, where Liu starred as Dr. Joan Watson. "I'm trying to track her down and get her to come on our show because, yes, that would be great if we could get her," Chestnut said. He added that there are no talks with Liu, but he is "serious" about trying to have her appear in CBS's latest adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Chestnut is also an executive producer for the series.

Watson premiered on CBS in January, putting a medical drama twist on the usual Sherlock Holmes-style mysteries.

CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach defends a surprising scheduling decision related to Watson. Hailing from Elementary executive producer Craig Sweeny, with Morris Chestnut leading the last as the titular John Watson, the medical drama sees the traditional supporting character step into the lead role after the loss of Sherlock Holmes. The premise caught on with audiences, and Watson season 2 faced a fairly confident path to renewal. Viewers will have to wait a little longer to see how it all unfolds, however, since new episodes won't be back until next January.

In comments to Deadline, Reisenbach addressed Watson'sdelay and defended the decision. CBS Entertainment's president noted that there was no room on the network's schedule for the medical drama, though she added that there will be a push for new viewers to stream the series on Paramount+. Reisenbach's quote is below:

“We’ll definitely be pushing viewers to binge it on Paramount+ in the meantime.

Paul Mescal came to seduce Cannes, and it appears to be working.

The red-hot young star of The History of Sound received a warm welcome from the festival audience for the world premiere of Oliver Hermanus’ new film, in competition, in Cannes on Wednesday night.

Hermanus and Mescal walked the red-carpet while co-star Josh O’Conner didn’t make it to the Croisette for the History of Sound debut but is expected Friday for the premiere of Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind, in which he also stars.

Also walking the History of Sound carpet were castmembers Raphael Sbarge, Molly Price, Hadley Robinson, Emma Canning and Peter Mark Kendall as well as Fast & Furious star Michelle Rodriguez; John C. Reilly and Italian actor Alessandro Borghi, here with the neo-Western Heads or Tails? playing in Un Certain Regard; and Julian Assange, in town for the premiere of The 6 Billion Dollar Man,...

While Watson’s season 1 finale might have seen Stephens and Sasha share an emotional moment, star Peter Mark Kendall is not yet sure what path is best for the couple’s future. Watson's entire cast of characters is engaging, but the Sherlock Holmes re-imagining threw the entire team into disarray with its dramatic finale. Watson season 2 will soon pick up where the first outing left off, but it is not just Morris Chestnut's Dr. John H. Watson who viewers will be eager to see more of.

Mark Kendall’s interview with Screenrant saw the actor make no promises about the pair's future. After Watson’s season 1 finale, the relationship between Stephens and Sasha is a stranger place than ever before. Showrunner Craig Sweeny has already revealed that season 2 will take the finale's confession and expand on it, changing the dynamic between the duo. Per Kendall:

“I thought it was really cool.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Watson season 1 finale

Although Ingrid and Stephens might not have seen eye to eye in Watson season 1, series star Peter Mark Kendall is hopeful about the pair’s future heading into season 2. With the events of Watson's season 1 ending, the power dynamic between Ingrid and Stephens shifted in a major way. Eve Harlow’s neurologist clearly intimidated Stephens throughout much of Watson season 1, and the revelation that she was responsible for her father’s death didn’t make Peter Mark Kendall’s character any less scared of her.

While Watson’s cast of characters have mostly been able to work together through some truly intense and dramatic situations, the discovery that Moriarty blackmailed Ingrid into working for him was too much for Stephens. He told her Ingrid could no longer work with her in the series finale after Moriarty’s plot was foiled.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Watson season 1 finale

While Watson season 2 might still be a few months away, the show’s star confirmed in a recent interview that filming will be underway relatively soon. It might seem like it is a little early to start thinking about Watson season 2. The Sherlock Holmes re-imagining stars Morris Chestnut as Sherlock’s famous sidekick, John H Watson, who returns to work as a doctor after the apparent death of his friend and colleague Sherlock Holmes before the series began. Although Watson might try to leave the world of mysteries behind, Sherlock’s enemies aren’t quite done with him yet.

Speaking to Screenrant, Stephens/Adam Croft’s actor Peter Mark Kendall revealed when they might start working on Watson season 2. Watson’s battle of wits against Randall Park’s Moriarty defined most of season 1’s story until Watson season 1’s shocking finale...

Although Watson’s season 1 finale left Stephens and Adam in a tricky position, actor Peter Mark Kendall is optimistic about the pair’s future. Watson's entire cast of characters is fun, but Peter Mark Kendall pulling double duty as twins Stephens and Adam may be the highlight of the Sherlock Holmes re-imagining. Unless Watson season 2 introduces even more complicated characters, these two brothers, who share everything from medical careers to love interests, are its true breakout stars.

Speaking to Screenrant, actor Peter Mark Kendall reflected on how dramatic the finale was for the twins. Morris Chestnut's Dr. John H. Watson may have saved Stephens and Adam from Moriarty’s machinations in Watson’s season 1 finale but this doesn’t mean everything is well between the twins. Adam is dating Stephens’ ex, the lawyer Lauren, while Stephens has complex feelings for Sasha. Meanwhile, Ingrid’s betrayal of Stephens led him...

Watsonstar Peter Mark Kendall has revealed he didn't know his characters' fates, or anyone else's, until each episode script arrived on set. Despite playing a central role in NBC's Watson, which has been renewed for season 2, Kendall shared that the cast was often in the dark about major plot twists and character outcomes until the very last minute. Kendall's comments underscore the intense pace of network TV production. With quick turnarounds and minimal prep time between episodes, actors must rely on instinct and trust in the writing team.

That constant state of discovery brings a raw, unscripted energy to the screen, something fans of Watson have clearly responded to. It's also something that Kendall himself responded to, as he relished the mystery of discovering what would happen to his characters along with the viewers. In a candid moment during an interview with Screen Rant, Kendall described the process of...

Watson showrunner Craig Sweeny reveals there were almost plans for a different character to die in the season 1 finale. Based on the Sherlock Holmes stories, the cast of Watson is led by Morris Chestnut's titular character, who treats patients in Pittsburgh with his unorthodox methods. In a shocking move, the Watson season 1 finale killed off legendary nemesis and principal antagonist James Moriarty (Randall Park). He was ostensibly killed by Watson, via a custom genetic illness, adding to the shock factor of the scene. However, another character could actually have died instead, and was considered in an earlier draft of the episode.

In an interview with ScreenRant, Sweeny revealed that there was a plan to have one of the twins, Adam or Stephens, not make it through their procedure. The finale sees both twins dying from an illness Moriarty created specifically for them and their genes, with the team only...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Watson Season 1 finale “Your Life’s Work, Part 2.”] Dr. John Watson … killer?! The Watson Season 1 finale, which aired on Sunday, May 11, saw the titular doctor (Morris Chestnut) face off against the villain James Moriarty (Randall Park) in order to save one of his fellows. Moriarty used DNA against the team, targeting Adam (Peter Mark Kendall) but also infecting his twin, Stephens, and then thanks to what he had Ingrid (Eve Harlow) do — he blackmailed her with her father’s remains, after discovering she’d killed the abusive man as a teen — there was only one dose of a cure. But thanks to Ingrid then going to Watson, the doctor was able to make his own virus to use against Moriarty — and the cure, which he gave him after he helped them save Stephens, didn’t work as well as he’d hoped, he said, before sitting with the villain as...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Watson Season 1 finale “Your Life’s Work, Part 2.”] Watson began the series seemingly killing off both the amateur sleuth Sherlock Holmes and the villain James Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, with the titular doctor (Morris Chestnut) unable to save the former, his friend. The two-part finale finally brought Watson and Moriarty face-to-face — and ended deadly for one of them. Due to Moriarty’s interference, the doctors only had one dose of cure to save one of the twins, Adam and Stephens (Peter Mark Kendall), after the villain’s virus felled both. But Watson then manipulated Moriarty to force him to hand over what was needed to save the other (Stephens), after Ingrid (Eve Harlow) approached him about the villain going to her. (He blackmailed her after discovering she’d killed her abusive father as a teen.) Both twins survived, and Stephens and Sasha (Inga Schlingmann) even got together. But Watson’s...

On Sunday May 11 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

Your Life’s Work, Part 2 Season 1 Episode 13 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “Your Life’s Work, Part 2,” promises to be an intense continuation of the storyline. In this episode, the stakes are higher than ever as part of the team falls ill after being targeted in a sinister plot. The team must come together quickly to figure out how to save their colleagues before time runs out. This situation creates a sense of urgency and tension, pushing the characters to their limits.

As the team rallies to support their sick members, viewers can expect to see a mix of action and emotional moments. The bonds between the characters will be tested as they confront the dangers posed by the plot against them. Each member’s skills and determination will be crucial as they work against the clock to find a solution.

Moriarty’s diabolical intervention in Watson‘s lab claimed two victims by the end of Episode 12 — the last installment of the CBS drama before its Season 1 finale this Sunday (9/8c). As the hour came to a close, twin brothers/researchers Stephens and Adams Croft fell into comas resulting from some virus-related tomfoolery orchestrated by Watson’s nemesis.

And then, adding insult to illness, Moriarty’s meddling also meant that there wasn’t enough matter with which to create enough experimental serum for both brothers (thanks, Ingrid!). So by episode’s end, Watson wrestled with the notion that his medicine would...

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After a debut season that will round out with 13 episodes, it all comes down to this. Sunday, May 11 marks the arrival of CBS’ freshest procedural, Watson, which features Morris Chestnut (Nurse Jackie) in the titular role. It’s been an exciting build-up as audiences have followed along with the reimagined story of Sherlock Holmes’ infamous peer who, in this version, is a doctor of medicine at the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Following last week’s cliffhanger, there’s a lot on the line for Watson and the rest of his team, as they not only move as quickly as possible to save twin brothers, Adam and Stephen Croft (Peter Mark Kendall), but to ensure that the virus the siblings have been infected with — courtesy of Randall Park’s Moriarty — doesn’t make it outside the hospital.

During a recent conversation with TV Insider, the show’s creator and executive producer,...

“We have to choose.” That unthinkable death sentence from the brilliant Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) to his Holmes Clinic team capped the first of a two-part season finale that will reach a pulse-pounding conclusion on May 11. Watson’s dire words referred to twin docs Adam and Stephens Croft (both played by Peter Mark Kendall), suffering from a fast-progressing illness that threatened to kill them within days. They had been infected with a virus, created by Watson’s nemesis Moriarty (Randall Park), that targeted their DNA. But due to Dr. Ingrid Derian’s (Eve Harlow) sabotage, there was only enough raw material to create a single dose of a life-saving treatment. In the finale, the docs make the wrenching choice of which Croft to save. “Watson faces two challenges in the finale that are really the same challenge,” reveals Watson executive producer Craig Sweeny. “He must invent a cure for...

On Sunday May 4 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

Your Life’s Work, Part 1 Season 1 Episode 12 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “Your Life’s Work, Part 1,” promises to be an intense and gripping installment. As the story unfolds, a member of the team becomes seriously ill after being targeted in a dangerous plot. This unexpected turn of events leads to a race against time, as the remaining team members must band together to uncover the truth and save their colleague before it is too late.

In addition to the urgent situation facing the team, Watson is set to reveal an ambitious new project he has been working on. This announcement adds another layer of excitement to the episode, as viewers will see how this new endeavor intersects with the unfolding crisis. Watson’s determination and innovative thinking will be put to the test as he navigates both personal and professional challenges.

On Sunday April 27 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

The Dark Day Deduction Season 1 Episode 11 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “The Dark Day Deduction,” promises to delve into the emotional depths of the main character’s past. Set to air on CBS, this episode finds Watson facing a significant challenge that brings back memories from his Army days. The story begins when a friend’s wife reaches out to Watson, desperate for help as her husband seems to be experiencing a psychotic break. This situation not only tests Watson’s skills as a detective but also forces him to confront a traumatic event that has haunted him for years.

As Watson navigates this troubling case, he must balance his professional duties with the emotional weight of his past. The episode is expected to explore themes of trauma, friendship, and the struggle to move forward. Viewers will see how Watson’s...

In the upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “Your Life’s Work, Part 1,” tensions rise as the team faces a daunting challenge. Set to air on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on CBS, this episode promises to deliver high stakes and gripping drama. When part of the team falls ill, it becomes clear that they have been targeted in a sinister plot. The urgency of the situation escalates, pushing everyone to come together in a race against time to save their friends before it’s too late.

As the team grapples with the crisis, Watson himself reveals a new ambitious project he has been working on. This development adds another layer of complexity to the episode, as the team must balance their efforts to protect their own while also supporting Watson’s vision. The intertwining storylines will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the team...

On Sunday April 20 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

The Man With the Alien Hand Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “The Man With the Alien Hand,” promises to be a gripping addition to the series. In this episode, Watson finds himself in a complicated situation that mixes medicine with a touch of mystery. The story revolves around a patient suffering from alien hand syndrome, a rare condition that causes one hand to act independently of the person’s control.

As Watson works closely with this patient, he learns about a troubling incident involving the patient’s brother. The brother tragically died after being pushed in front of a bus, and now the question arises: is the patient guilty of this act, or is he a victim of his own condition? This dilemma places Watson in a challenging position as he tries to uncover the truth while also providing care for his patient.

In the upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “The Dark Day Deduction,” viewers are in for an emotional ride as Watson faces his past. This episode, airing on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on CBS, delves deep into Watson’s military history. A traumatic event from his Army days resurfaces when a desperate plea comes from the wife of a friend. She fears her husband is experiencing a psychotic break, and Watson’s involvement is crucial.

As Watson grapples with his memories, the stakes rise. The emotional weight of his past influences his decisions and actions, making this episode a compelling exploration of his character. Fans will see how he balances his personal struggles with the urgent need to help a friend in crisis. The tension builds as Watson navigates this challenging situation, highlighting his dedication and resilience.

Meanwhile, Shinwell finds himself in a tough spot as Moriarty asks for one last favor.

On Sunday April 13 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

Take a Family History Season 1 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “Take a Family History,” promises to be a gripping installment filled with drama and emotional moments. As the story unfolds, Ingrid’s past decisions come back to challenge her. Her sister Gigi finds herself in a difficult situation when she experiences side effects from secret treatments that Ingrid had arranged. This development puts Ingrid in a tough spot as she has to face the consequences of her actions while trying to help her sister.

The team at Watson is called upon to treat Gigi, and their expertise will be put to the test. Tensions rise as Ingrid grapples with guilt and fear over what her choices have caused. The episode will delve into the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of hidden truths. Viewers can expect to see how...

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “The Man With the Alien Hand,” promises to be a gripping hour of television. Set to air on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on CBS, this episode dives deep into the mysterious and often unsettling world of alien hand syndrome. This rare condition leaves patients with a hand that acts independently, creating chaos and confusion in their lives.

In this episode, Watson faces a challenging case when he treats a patient with this peculiar ailment. The twist comes when the patient is accused of pushing his brother in front of a bus, leading to his tragic death. As Watson navigates the complexities of the case, he must determine whether the patient’s alien hand could have played a role in this shocking incident. The suspense builds as he investigates the truth behind the accusation while grappling with the ethical implications of his findings.

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The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “Take a Family History,” promises to be an emotional rollercoaster. Set to air on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on CBS, this episode dives deep into family secrets and the consequences of deception. Ingrid’s past lies are about to catch up with her in a big way, as her sister Gigi finds herself in a tough situation after experiencing side effects from the secret treatments Ingrid had been administering.

As the team rallies to help Gigi, tensions will rise. Ingrid’s choices will be put under the microscope, and viewers will see the impact of her decisions on her family. This episode not only highlights the medical challenges the team faces but also explores the complex dynamics between sisters. The stakes are high, and the emotional weight of Ingrid’s actions will resonate throughout the storyline.

Meanwhile, Watson and Mary will find themselves bonding over a shared tragedy,...

Tracker has been leading for the past two years with every new ratings list of top broadcast programs. The Justin Hartley-led series hit the ground running when it premiered in 2023 and continued to grow between episodes and seasons. That is no longer the case with the latest CBS ratings revealing that Watson has amassed more viewers in 35 days than Tracker. 18.7 million viewers watched the Watson series premiere episode after the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 26. Meanwhile, Tracker's best episode peaked at 18 million viewers. While there is a significant gap between the shows, it remains to be seen whether Watson will keep up or improve on the numbers and emerge as television's top series in the 2024-2025 season.

Starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, the show "takes place six months after the death of the titular character’s friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty.

On Sunday March 30 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

A Variant of Unknown Significance Season 1 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “A Variant of Unknown Significance,” promises to delve into the emotional journey of Dr. John Watson. Set six months after the tragic death of his close friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes, at the hands of the notorious Moriarty, Watson finds himself at a crossroads. Instead of focusing on crime-solving, he shifts his attention to the world of medical mysteries.

In this episode, viewers will see Watson grappling with the loss of Holmes while he navigates the complexities of his new role as a medical investigator. The story explores how the weight of grief influences his decisions and interactions with patients. Watson’s dedication to uncovering the truth remains strong, but the shadow of his past looms large.

As he encounters a perplexing medical case, Watson’s analytical mind is put to the test.

The late Sherlock Holmes (voiced by Matt Berry in hallucinations) was Dr. John Watson’s (Morris Chestnut) friend, an amateur sleuth … and a father?! That’s a possibility raised in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek of the Sunday, March 30, episode of Watson (the first to air since the series was renewed). Whoopie Van Raam guest stars as Irene Adler, whom Watson mentioned in Episode 6, talking to Stephens (Peter Mark Kendall) after he had to share about his cam girl when she collapsed during a video call. “I stayed with Sherlock Holmes for maybe about a year in total,” Watson shared. “He had one woman in his life, a con artist named Irene, she popped in and out. Besides her, he had a… standing appointment with a… companion who he introduced as Mrs. Hudson. She pretended to be the landlady whenever she came by, but the walls are very thin on Baker Street.

John and his team will return for the 2025-26 television season. CBS has renewed Watson for a second season. The show's first season of 13 episodes is expected to finish airing in May.

A medical mystery drama series, the Watson TV show was created by Craig Sweeny and is based on characters from the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The series stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, Ritchie Coster, and Rochelle Aytes. The story occurs in modern times, six months after Holmes died fighting his archenemy, Moriarty. Holmes’ friend, Dr. John Watson (Chestnut), resumes his medical career as the head of the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh, a clinic dedicated to uncovering and treating rare disorders. Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, however, as evidence surfaces that Moriarty is still alive. Other...

Morris Chestnut stars in ‘Watson’

Watson starring Morris Chestnut has officially been renewed by CBS for a second season. The network has now confirmed the status of most of its scripted 2024-2025 primetime lineup, with FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted, and Swat ending after their current seasons. The Equalizer is one of the few shows left to learn its fate.

The series premiere has been seen by 18.7 million viewers and, according to CBS, is the most-streamed episode of all the network’s original series this season. Season one has been averaging 6.79 million viewers.

Season one stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, Eve Harlow as Ingrid Derian, Peter Mark Kendall as Dr. Stephens Croft and Dr. Adam Croft, and Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson. Inga Schlingmann is Sasha Lubbock and Rochelle Aytes stars as Dr. Mary Morstan.

“Watson takes place six months after the death of the titular character’s...

Watson, the CBS medical mystery-drama loosely based on Sherlock Holmes’s trusty sidekick, Watson, from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes book series, has been renewed for a second season. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Morris Chestnut-led Watson was picked up for its second season just halfway through its first.

Watson has garnered steady ratings since it premiered in late January 2025. The show, which airs on Sunday nights on CBS, had 9.58 million viewers during its debut episode following the NFL’s AFC Championship game on Jan. 26. The premiere episode, over five weeks, had 18.7 cross-platform viewers with 7 million watching on Paramount+. The Paramount+ number marks the highest viewership on the streamer for the current television season.

Per Nielsen’s linear data, Watson has just below 6.8 million viewers per episode. Those numbers include DVR playback but not streaming. The renewal comes even though the series has a less-than-stellar 33% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.

CBS announced today that its hit freshman drama series Watson has been renewed for a second season to be broadcast during the 2025-2026 television season on the network and available to stream on Paramount+.

Watson averages 6.79 million viewers each week, according to Nielsen. The premiere episode, which aired after the AFC Championship game, has been seen by 18.7 million multiplatform viewers in live plus 35 days of viewing, making it CBS’s most-watched scripted episode of the 2024-25 season.

In streaming alone, the premiere is the most-streamed scripted episode of all CBS Original series this season on Paramount+, with 7 million streaming viewers.

The Watson series stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, Ritchie Coste, and Rochelle Aytes. CBS Studios produces Watson. Craig Sweeny wrote the premiere episode and serves as showrunner and executive producer.

The additional executive producers for the premiere season include Morris Chestnut, Sallie Patrick, Larry Teng,...

Talk about a Holmes run: CBS has handed Watson an early Season 2 renewal.

The freshman procedural’s pickup — announced Wednesday — comes exactly two months after the Morris Chestnut-led series premiered.

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Debuting immediately following January’s AFC Championship game, Watson‘s first episode has gone on to amass 18.7 million multi-platform viewers, making it CBS’ most-watched scripted episode of the 2024-25 TV season.

TVLine readers gave the series premiere an...

Two months after launch, Watson is getting more cases.

CBS has renewed the Morris Chestnut-fronted drama series for a second season.

This comes after the Paramount-owned network said that the premiere episode, which aired January 26, was its most-watched scripted episode of the 2024-25 season, and the show is averaging 6.79M viewers each week, per Nielsen.

Watson, inspired by the characters from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes mysteries, takes place six months after the death of the titular character’s friend and partner Holmes at the hands of archenemy Moriarty. It follows the detective as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries.

Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though – Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter...

CBS is getting back on the (medical) case with Watson.

The network has ordered a second season of the drama starring Morris Chestnut. The renewal comes midway through the show’s inaugural season and after a string of solid ratings performances on Sunday nights.

The series premiered to 9.58 million viewers following the AFC Championship in late January; that episode grew to 18.7 million cross-platform viewers over five weeks, with 7 million of those watching on Paramount+ — the most for any CBS original series on the streamer this season. Watson averages just under 6.8 million viewers per episode in Nielsen’s linear data (which includes a week of DVR playback but doesn’t include streaming).

Chestnut plays Dr. John Watson, who returns to his medical career at a clinic that treats rare disorders six months after the death of his friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes. Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann and Rochelle Aytes also star,...

On Sunday March 23 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

Teeth Marks Season 1 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “Teeth Marks,” promises to be an intriguing mix of mystery and psychological tension. Set to air on CBS, this episode dives deep into the challenges faced by a woman who experiences memory resets every three minutes. Watson and his team step in to assist her, trying to piece together her fragmented memories. The struggle to uncover the truth will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they witness the team’s relentless pursuit of answers.

Meanwhile, Watson himself is facing a personal battle. He begins to experience auditory hallucinations, which raises questions about his mental state. As he grapples with these troubling sounds, he starts to wonder if someone is intentionally causing his decline. This internal conflict adds a layer of complexity to the episode, showcasing Watson’s vulnerability while he tries to help others.

In the upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “A Variant of Unknown Significance,” viewers will witness Dr. John Watson stepping deeper into the world of medical mysteries. Set six months after the tragic loss of his dear friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes, Watson has shifted his focus from crime-solving to the intricacies of medicine. This episode promises to explore Watson’s emotional journey as he grapples with his grief while trying to make sense of the medical cases that come his way.

As the clock strikes 9:00 Pm on Sunday, March 30, 2025, CBS will air an episode filled with suspense and intrigue. Watson finds himself faced with a puzzling medical case that challenges his skills and knowledge. The variant in question is unlike anything he has encountered before, pushing him to the limits of his expertise. With the shadow of Holmes still looming over him, Watson’s determination to honor his friend...

Watson just made a strange change to a classic Sherlock Holmes character that has fans scratching their heads! What is it, and why was it done?

Caution: This article contains Spoilers for Watson Season 1

There have been several different takes on the Sherlock Holmes mythos, including the long-running CBS hit Elementary. Watson is another that focuses not on the classic detective but rather on his long-time friend John Watson (Morris Chestnut).

The series's opening has Watson seeing Holmes and archenemy James Moriarty falling to their seemingly deaths. Rescued from the same river by Shinwell (Ritchie Coster), a former criminal aiding Holmes, Watson hears Holmes is dead and left his millions to Watson, who opens a clinic in his friend's name.

The show balances out medical mysteries as Watson uses the skills he learned from Holmes to solve strange medical conditions in patients and challenges his staff. What Watson doesn't know...

The following contains spoilers from Watson Season 1, Episode 6, "The Camgirl Inquiry," which debuted Sunday, March 16 on CBS.

Watson Season 1, Episode 6, "The Camgirl Inquiry" finally takes some time to focus on the literary elephant not in the room. The CBS show's pilot episode opened with the death of Sherlock Holmes, and for the show to work it couldn't dwell on his absence. Series creator Craig Sweeny resisted the urge to mine the source material and mentions of Sherlock Holmes, so Watson has been able to establish itself and Morris Chestnut's take on the titular character as a solo act.

Rather than presenting vivid physical reality, Watson literally takes a wider view, highlighting real neighborhoods as the team solves the mystery of the week. The full picture of their patients' humanity and place in the community is how Watson and team discover the cure for what ails each person. That's particularly true in "The Camgirl Inquiry,...

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Watson Episode 6.Watsonfinally hit its stride last week, and with Episode 6, “The Camgirl Inquiry,” the series is proving there’s a lot of truth to the sentiment that the best is yet to come. Just two episodes ago, the series revealed that Stephens Croft (Peter Mark Kendall) is secretly seeing a camgirl to fill the void left by his ex-fiance, who ended up with his twin and, as the title reveals, she is the latest patient-of-the-week. Porsche (Sofie Kane) is noticeably unwell as she talks with Stephens one night in a private chat room, but he’s the one not really responding to the roleplay scenario she’s trying to entice him with. He’s looking for something real and manages to convince her to tell him something about her real life. It’s relatively mundane—she was raised on a rabbit...

On Sunday March 16 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

The Camgirl Inquiry Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “The Camgirl Inquiry,” promises to be an intense and emotional installment. As the story unfolds, Stephens finds himself in a troubling situation when his camgirl collapses during a live video call. This unexpected event pushes him to seek help from Watson, who must navigate the complexities of the digital world to locate the young woman before it’s too late.

The episode highlights the urgency of the situation, as the team works together to track down the camgirl. With time running out, viewers can expect a gripping race against the clock filled with twists and turns. The stakes are high, and the pressure on Watson and the team will be palpable as they strive to ensure her safety.

Alongside the main plot, Watson is also dealing with personal struggles. The weight...