Redcoat

Ep 2 continues its uneasy mash-up of Sherlockian nods and House-style medical drama.

Morris Chestnut's Dr. John Watson, now running his Pittsburgh clinic, tackles a perplexing case of a family man with a bullet in his brain claiming to be a Scottish soldier.

The episode doubles down on the medical mystery format, but it's a bit of a slog - less a clever whodunit and more a plodding diagnostic checklist. The Sherlock references, like Watson's "detective" instincts, feel shoehorned in, as if the writers are ticking off a quota of Holmesian buzzwords.

Chestnut remains a magnetic presence, but the script gives him little beyond earnest frowns and jargon-heavy deductions. The case resolves predictably, lacking the wit or tension to grip.

Is this meant to be Sherlock's legacy or a House reboot? It's neither fish nor fowl, and I'm only considering Ep 3 because Chestnut's charm might yet unearth something worthwhile from this muddled mess.

The show's format is similar to other medical and crime shows, like Rosewood, House, and Elementary. They all have that same 'investigate the weird case' vibe going on.

The show's storytelling style is kind of like House, where the doctors think outside the box to solve weird medical cases. Plus, the show's vibe is similar to Elementary, which is a modern take on Sherlock Holmes set in New York City.

I'm looking forward to see what's next in the series. As it keeps going, I'm hoping the storylines get even crazier and the characters become even more complex. I'm basically on the edge of my seat waiting for the next episode to drop and see what unexpected twists come my way.