Watson Trailer Debuts with Morris Chestnut in Lead Role


CBS has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming medical mystery drama, “Watson,” which is a contemporary reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes story. Check out the film’s official plot synopsis: Watson takes place six months after the death of the titular character’s friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. The show stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. 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. Watson is 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.

The series is scheduled to make its debut on January 26, 2025.