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]
| Watson | |
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| Genre | Medical drama Mystery |
| Created by | Craig Sweeny |
| Based on | Dr. Watson by Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Starring | Morris Chestnut |
| Original language | English |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
Synopsis edit
One year after the death of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson, now head of a clinic specializing in rare disorders, finds him pitted against criminal mastermind Moriarty.
Cast edit
Production edit
Watson was announced in October 2022, to be created, written, produced and showrun by Craig Sweeny who had previously worked on Elementary, another Sherlock Holmes adaptation from CBS.[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 episode.[5]
The series will be shot in Vancouver in June 2024, although the show's setting will be Pittsburgh.[6][7]
Release edit
Watson is due to be broadcast in Spring 2025, in the 10 p.m. Sunday slot.[8]
References edit
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Dr. Watson Drama Series In Works At CBS From Craig Sweeny & Kapital Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Dr. Watson Drama Series In Works At CBS From Craig Sweeny & Kapital Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe. "CBS Orders Medical Drama Starring Morris Chestnut as Sherlock Holmes Character Dr. John Watson". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Morris Chestnut To Star In 'Watson' As Arthur Conan Doyle-Inspired Drama Gets CBS Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley. "Morris Chestnut To Star In 'Watson' As Arthur Conan Doyle-Inspired Drama Gets CBS Series Order". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Owen, Rob. "TV Talk at TCA: CBS's 'Watson' will be set in Pittsburgh; Apple TV+ explores 'New Look' of post-WWII Paris". TribLIVE. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Vardhan, Harsh. "Morris Chestnut's CBS Series Watson Starts Filming in Vancouver in June". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "CBS 2024-25 Schedule: 'Tracker' Shifts, 'NCIS: Origins' & 'Georgie & Mandy' Succeed 'Hawai'i' & 'Young Sheldon', 'The Amazing Race' Held". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
