Mysterious new series “Watson” starring Morris Chestnut arrives on CBS!
Set six months after the death of Watson’s friend and partner Sherlock Holmes, the series follows Dr. John Watson as he adjusts to life post Sherlock. However, this series is proof that his old life isn’t quite done with him yet.
Premiering after the AFC championship game on January 26th at 10pm ET, viewers will find this modern day medical mystery to be compelling.
The show stars Morris Chestnut as lead character 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 of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century.
Watson is a medical show with a strong investigative spine, featuring a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries.
New episodes of Watson will debut weekly on Sundays at 10pm ET. The series will begin airing in its regular time slot on Sunday February 16, 2025 at 9pm ET.









With intriguing cases and storylines throughout the season, plus a stellar performance by the dapper Morris Chestnut as Watson, the series is effortlessly entertaining.
Watson also stars Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann and Rochelle Aytes.
The series is slated for a 13 episode season 1 that is filled with twists, crime, and mysterious cases starting in the very first episode!