“Watson” is a medical drama series that premiered on CBS on January 26, 2025. The show centers on Dr. John Watson, portrayed by Morris Chestnut, a character inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. Following the presumed death of his friend Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson establishes the Holmes Institute in Pittsburgh, a clinic dedicated to solving complex medical mysteries.
The team comprises specialists like neurologist Ingrid Derian, immunologist Sasha Lubbock, and twin infectious disease experts Stephens and Adam Croft.
The series has received mixed reviews. While the premise combining medical drama with detective elements has intrigued some viewers, others feel that the characters are underdeveloped and that the reliance on Sherlock Holmes mythology is excessive.
Despite these critiques, “Watson” is listed among the exciting new TV shows to watch in 2025.