Watson is an upcoming television series created by Craig Sweeny that will premiere on CBS on January 26, 2025. The series is a medical drama infused with detective elements and closely follows the life of Dr. John Watson, the famous partner and biographer of the famous detective.
While Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Watson remain one of the greatest duos of all time, the new CBS version will take a fresh look at the classic hero. Though the show is inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, it is set in modern times.
The series follows Dr John after the death of his longtime partner, Sherlock Holmes, who was killed by his enemy, Dr Moriarty. As a year passes after Holmes' death, Watson starts a new life in a clinic treating rare and unusual diseases but is called back into action when Moriarty returns to his life.
When and how can fans stream the upcoming series of Watson?
Watson will premiere on January 26, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT. The series will air following the AFC Championship Game on CBS. Following the debut, new episodes will air on Sundays at 10:00 PM ET/PT beginning February 16.
The series after its release will air on CBS and is also streamed on Paramount+.
To watch the series live, you'll need access to your local CBS affiliate. You can also sign up for Paramount+ to watch the show. If you choose Paramount+ with Showtime, you can also watch it live on the service. All Paramount+ options allow you to watch the show on demand the day after it airs on CBS.
What is the plot of the upcoming CBS show Watson?
The plot of the show Watson is set six months after Sherlock Holmes, the main character's friend and partner, dies at the hands of Moriarty. It stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John, who has returned to his medical career and is now the head of a new clinic specializing in treating rare diseases.
However, the medical specialist’s past does not let him rest as he and Moriarty are about to create their own story in a tale that has captivated audiences for over a century. A medical drama with a strong investigative element, Watson is a modern take on one of history's most famous detectives who shifts his focus from solving crimes to unraveling medical mysteries.
Who is in the cast of Watson?
Here is a list of actors set to appear in CBS’s upcoming series of Watson.
- Morris Chestnut as John Watson
- Eve Harlow as Ingrid Derian
- Peter Mark Kendall as Stephens Croft and Adam Croft.
- Inga Schlingmann as Sasha Lubbock
- Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson
- Rochelle Aytes as Mary Morstan
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The series after its release will be available for fans to stream on CBS and Paramont+.
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