CBS is returning to the medical drama format with Watson, a new series, starring Morris Chestnut (The Resident, Rosewood).
To be specific, Watson is less a medical drama, and more a medical mystery, and sees Chestnut taking on the role of the iconic Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders six months after the death of his friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes, at the hands of Moriarty.
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.
CBS describe the new mid-season drama as 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.
Watson premieres with fanfare, after the AFC Championship Game, Sunday, Jan. 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET; 9:00-10:00 PM, CT; 8:00-9:00 PM, MT; 7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
Official photos from the series premiere follow in our gallery below.
