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Watson
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Created byCraig Sweeny
Based onThe works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
StarringMorris Chestnut
Original languageEnglish
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Original release
NetworkCBS

Watson is an upcoming American television series set to air on CBS. The series, described as a "medical drama with detective elements," is centered around the character of Dr. John Watson from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories.[1]

It is the second CBS series to adapt the Holmes stories, the first being Elementary. While the two programs are otherwise unrelated, they do share some of the same creative team.

Premise[edit]

One year after Holmes's death at the hands of his archenemy Moriarty, Watson sets up shop at a clinic for the treatment of rare and unusual diseases. Soon however, Watson must face his past when Moriarty emerges to do battle once more.

Cast[edit]

The cast of Watson
  • Morris Chestnut as John Watson, a physician and former consulting detective who heads the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Rochelle Aytes as Mary Morstan, a noted East Coast surgeon and Watson's ex-wife who currently serves as the clinic's Medical Director.
  • Peter Mark Kendall as Stephens Croft and Adam Croft, identical twin brothers serving as surgeons at the clinic.
  • Eve Harlow as Ingrid Derian, an aloof but highly skilled neurologist with an enigmatic past.
  • Inga Schlingmann as Sasha Lubbock, a charismatic specialist in both rheumatology and immunology.
  • Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson, a former criminal acquaintance of Holmes and Watson who works as the clinic's Administrative Aide.

Production[edit]

Watson was announced in October 2022, to be created, written, produced and showrun by Craig Sweeny who had previously worked on Elementary.[2] The show was given a straight to series order, bypassing the pilot stage.[3]

By January 2024, Morris Chestnut was attached to executive produce and star as the title character.[4] Executive producer Larry Teng will direct the first two episodes.[5][6] In May, Peter Mark Kendall and Ritchie Coster were announced as the first core cast additions.[7] In June, Rochelle Aytes was cast as Mary Morstan,[8] followed by Eve Harlow and Inga Schlingmann.[9]

Watson began shooting in Vancouver in June 2024, although the show's setting will be Pittsburgh, where some exterior scenes have been shot.[10][11][12][13] Filming is also set to take place at The Bridge Studios, and is scheduled to conclude on November 22, 2024.[14]

Release[edit]

The series is scheduled to premiere in the mid-season replacement for the 2024–25 television season on CBS.[15] The show will be available to stream on Paramount+.

According to producer-director Larry Teng, Watson is intended to premiere on CBS in January 2025.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Dr. Watson Drama Series In Works At CBS From Craig Sweeny & Kapital Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Dr. Watson Drama Series In Works At CBS From Craig Sweeny & Kapital Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe. "CBS Orders Medical Drama Starring Morris Chestnut as Sherlock Holmes Character Dr. John Watson". Variety. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Morris Chestnut To Star In 'Watson' As Arthur Conan Doyle-Inspired Drama Gets CBS Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Goldberg, Lesley. "Morris Chestnut To Star In 'Watson' As Arthur Conan Doyle-Inspired Drama Gets CBS Series Order". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Owen, Rob (June 12, 2024). "TV Talk: 'Watson' filming locally, 'The Deliverance' dated". TribLIVE. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe. "Morris Chestnut Series 'Watson' at CBS Casts Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety Magazine. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 4, 2024). "Rochelle Aytes Joins CBS' 'Watson', Departing 'S.W.A.T.' As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 6, 2024). "'Watson': Eve Harlow & 'So Help Me Todd's Inga Schlingmann Join CBS Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  10. ^ Owen, Rob. "TV Talk at TCA: CBS's 'Watson' will be set in Pittsburgh; Apple TV+ explores 'New Look' of post-WWII Paris". TribLIVE. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  11. ^ Vardhan, Harsh. "Morris Chestnut's CBS Series Watson Starts Filming in Vancouver in June". The Cinemaholic. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  12. ^ Owen, Rob (June 12, 2024). "TV Talk: 'Watson' filming locally, 'The Deliverance' dated". TribLIVE. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  13. ^ Jacobs, Haley (June 11, 2024). "Roberto Clemente Bridge closed for film shoot on Wednesday". CBS News. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  14. ^ Gittins, Susan (June 17, 2024). "CBS Medical Sleuthing Series WATSON With Morris Chestnut in Production in Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 2, 2024). "CBS 2024-25 Schedule: 'Tracker' Shifts, 'NCIS: Origins' & 'Georgie & Mandy' Succeed 'Hawai'i' & 'Young Sheldon', 'The Amazing Race' Held". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "The Doctor is in… #WATSON coming this January on CBS. @morrischestnutofficial". Instagram. Retrieved July 13, 2024.

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