Watson (TV series) explained

Creator:Craig Sweeny
Based On:The works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Language:English
Network:CBS

Watson is an upcoming American television series created by Craig Sweeny that is set to premiere on CBS on January 26, 2025. 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. It is the second CBS series to adapt the Holmes stories, the first being Elementary. While the two programs are otherwise unrelated, they do share some of the same creative team.

Premise

One year after Sherlock Holmes's apparent death at the hands of his archenemy Moriarty, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical practice by opening the "Holmes Clinic" in Pittsburgh to treat patients with strange and unidentifiable medical issues. Soon however, Watson must face his past when evidence surfaces indicating that Moriarty is still alive.[1]

Cast

Production

Watson was announced in October 2022, to be created, written, produced and showrun by Craig Sweeny who had previously worked on Elementary.[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 two episodes.[5] [6] In May, Peter Mark Kendall and Ritchie Coster were announced as the first core cast additions.[7] In June, Rochelle Aytes was cast as Mary Morstan,[8] followed by Eve Harlow and Inga Schlingmann.[9]

Watson began shooting in Vancouver in June 2024, with filming locations including The Bridge Studios and the University of British Columbia campus. The shoot concluded on November 22, 2024.[10] The show is set in Pittsburgh, where some exterior scenes were shot.[11] [12] [13] [14]

Release

According to producer-director Larry Teng, Watson is intended to premiere on CBS in January 2025.[15] The first episode had its worldwide premiere at MIPCOM Cannes on October 20, 2024.[16] The series is slated to premiere in January 26, 2025 on CBS.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. April 22, 2024. Dr. Watson Drama Series In Works At CBS From Craig Sweeny & Kapital Entertainment. Nellie. Andreeva. January 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240106223229/https://deadline.com/2022/10/dr-watson-drama-series-cbs-sherlock-holmes-craig-sweeny-kapital-1235133844/. live.
  2. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. April 22, 2024. Dr. Watson Drama Series In Works At CBS From Craig Sweeny & Kapital Entertainment. Nellie. Andreeva. January 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240106223229/https://deadline.com/2022/10/dr-watson-drama-series-cbs-sherlock-holmes-craig-sweeny-kapital-1235133844/. live.
  3. Web site: Variety. April 22, 2024. CBS Orders Medical Drama Starring Morris Chestnut as Sherlock Holmes Character Dr. John Watson. Joe. Otterson. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419225322/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/cbs-watson-morris-chestnut-sherlock-holmes-1235860626/. live.
  4. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. April 22, 2024. Morris Chestnut To Star In 'Watson' As Arthur Conan Doyle-Inspired Drama Gets CBS Series Order. Nellie. Andreeva. January 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240103205500/https://deadline.com/2024/01/watson-morris-chestnut-star-shellock-holmes-cbs-series-1235694168/. live.
  5. Web site: The Hollywood Reporter. April 22, 2024. Morris Chestnut To Star In 'Watson' As Arthur Conan Doyle-Inspired Drama Gets CBS Series Order. Lesley. Goldberg. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419230755/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/watson-morris-chestnut-show-coming-to-cbs-1235778390/. live.
  6. Web site: Owen. Rob. TV Talk: 'Watson' filming locally, 'The Deliverance' dated. TribLIVE. June 12, 2024. June 14, 2024.
  7. Web site: Variety Magazine. May 15, 2024. Morris Chestnut Series 'Watson' at CBS Casts Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster (EXCLUSIVE). Joe. Otterson. May 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240514223840/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/morris-chestnut-series-watson-cbs-cast-peter-mark-kendall-ritchie-coster-1236001678/. live.
  8. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Rochelle Aytes Joins CBS' 'Watson', Departing 'S.W.A.T.' As Series Regular. Deadline Hollywood. June 4, 2024. June 5, 2024.
  9. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Watson': Eve Harlow & 'So Help Me Todd's Inga Schlingmann Join CBS Drama Series. Deadline Hollywood. June 6, 2024. June 7, 2024.
  10. Web site: Gittins. Susan. CBS Medical Sleuthing Series WATSON With Morris Chestnut in Production in Vancouver. Hollywood North Buzz. June 17, 2024. June 18, 2024. June 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240618070630/http://hollywoodnorthbuzz.com/2024/06/new-cbs-medical-series-watson-with-morris-chestnut-in-production-in-vancouver.html. live.
  11. Web site: TribLIVE. April 22, 2024. TV Talk at TCA: CBS's 'Watson' will be set in Pittsburgh; Apple TV+ explores 'New Look' of post-WWII Paris. Rob. Owen. April 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240423043319/https://triblive.com/aande/movies-tv/tv-talk-at-tca-cbss-watson-will-be-set-in-pittsburgh-apple-tv-explores-new-look-of-post-wwii-paris/. live.
  12. Web site: The Cinemaholic. April 22, 2024. Morris Chestnut's CBS Series Watson Starts Filming in Vancouver in June. Harsh. Vardhan. April 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240423043323/https://thecinemaholic.com/cbs-watson-filming/. live.
  13. Web site: Owen. Rob. TV Talk: 'Watson' filming locally, 'The Deliverance' dated. TribLIVE. June 12, 2024. June 14, 2024.
  14. Web site: Jacobs. Haley. Roberto Clemente Bridge closed for film shoot on Wednesday. CBS News. June 11, 2024. June 15, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614233521/https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-roberto-clemente-bridge-closed/. live.
  15. Web site: The Doctor is in… #WATSON coming this January on CBS. @morrischestnutofficial. July 13, 2024. Instagram. August 31, 2024. https://archive.today/20240831073512/https://www.instagram.com/tengstagram/p/C6gkXsmOUd1/?hl=en. live.
  16. Web site: WATSON WORLD PREMIERE TO OPEN MIPCOM CANNES 2024. FormatBiz. July 24, 2024. July 26, 2024. July 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240726141911/https://www.formatbiz.it/dettNews.aspx?id=11745. live.
  17. Web site: Morris Chestnut-Led CBS Series 'Watson' Sets Premiere Date. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. October 16, 2024. October 16, 2024.

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