Do you love mysteries? How about medical dramas? Well, CBS’s all-new medical mystery series Watson may be the perfect show for you. (Check your local listings)
Watson premieres on January 26 and is a modern-day twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s character. Fans will get to see what happens as Dr. John Watson goes from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries after the death of Sherlock Holmes. This watch guide will tell you everything you need to know about the cast, plot and how to watch with DIRECTV.
Get a first look at the series by watching the trailer below!
How to Watch ‘Watson’
DIRECTV subscribers can watch Watson on CBS or stream on Paramount+ with their Gemini device.
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When is the ‘Watson’ TV Series Release Date?
Watson premiers on Sunday, January 26, after the AFC Championship Game. The first episode’s air time will depend on the game’s end time, but it should be around 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Following the premiere, Watson will air regularly starting Sunday, February 16, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Why so long between the show’s premiere and the second episode? The GRAMMY Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, February 2, and CBS likely didn’t want to pit the second episode against the Super Bowl, which will air on Fox on Sunday, February 9.
What is The New ‘Watson’ TV Series About?
Six months after his friend and famed detective, Sherlock Holmes, is killed by his archenemy Moriarty, Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) resumes his medical career by opening the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh. The clinic specializes in treating rare and unidentifiable medical conditions. Dr. Watson brings together a team of some of the most brilliant doctors, but as he says in the trailer, “Our patients don’t need doctors; our patients need detectives.” And as Watson turns from crimes to medical mysteries, it also appears that his past may not be completely behind him as evidence emerges that brings Watson to face Moriarty again.
Watson was created by TV producer and screenwriter Craig Sweeny, who was also the executive producer of the CBS crime drama Elementary.
Meet the Cast of ‘Watson’
In addition to Morris Chestnut in the leading role of Watson, you can expect to see a great cast of characters. Check out the Watson main cast list and character guide below:
- Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, the head of the Holmes Clinic and the former partner of Sherlock Holmes. He uses his past experience solving crimes to help his patients who are suffering from medical mysteries that no other doctors can solve.
- Eve Harlow as Dr. Ingrid Derian, a neurologist at the Holmes Clinic.
- Peter Mark Kendall as Dr. Stephens Croft and Dr. Adam Croft, twin brothers who work at the Holmes Clinic. Although identical twins, the two brothers couldn’t be more different. The workaholic and withdrawn Stephens was at the top of his class at Johns Hopkins Med and specializes in infectious diseases, whereas the charming and personable Adam is a former athlete and Boston University alum who serves as a functional medicine specialist at the clinic.
- Inga Schlingmann as Dr. Sasha Lubbock, a specialist in rheumatology and immunology.
- Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson, a former criminal from London who knew Sherlock Holmes. He works as the clinic’s administrative aide and his criminal connections often prove useful to the team when solving medical mysteries.
- Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan, the clinic’s medical director and Watson’s ex-wife.
Other Sherlock Holmes-Inspired TV Shows To Watch
Can’t wait for Watson to come out on January 26th? Check out some of the other Sherlock Holmes-inspired TV shows you can watch right now with DIRECTV.
‘Elementary’
Elementary centers around Sherlock Holmes (Johnny Lee Miller), a recovering drug addict and former Scotland Yard consultant. After leaving London to attend rehab in Manhattan, he finds that his father has assigned a sober companion to live with him — Dr. Joan Watson (Lucy Liu). The two end up teaming up to solve some of NYPD’s most impossible cases. The seven-season CBS crime drama has the same executive producer as Watson.
‘Sherlock’
The beloved BBC crime drama is an award-winning adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories set in modern-day London. Sherlock centers on the brilliant and “high-functioning sociopath” Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his flat mate Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman). The two solve complex and dangerous crimes that Scotland Yard can’t crack in the four-season series.
Watch ‘Watson’ on DIRECTV
Watson premieres on Sunday, January 26, 2025, on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Find your local CBS affiliate channel to watch with your DIRECTV subscription.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new ‘Watson’ show about?
'Watson' is a brand-new medical mystery drama premiering on CBS in January 2025.
Where can I watch ‘Watson’?
You can watch the new medical mystery show, 'Watson', on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ with DIRECTV.
What is Morris Chestnut known for?
Morris Chestnut stars in the lead role in 'Watson'. He rose to fame for roles as Ricky in 'Boyz n the Hood' and is also known for 'The Best Man', 'Reasonable Doubt'. He’s also appeared in popular TV series such as 'American Horror Story', 'Legends', 'Rosewood' and more.
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