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Good news for those who miss seeing him on their screens since NCIS: Hawai'i's cancellation: it's been announced that Noah Mills will be joining the cast of Watson season 2 in a recurring guest star role. Deadline first reported the news. Mills will reportedly play disgraced Silicon Valley tech wunderkind Beck Wythe, who returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh after destroying his career with out-of-control, reckless behavior.

Mills' character will be integral to the story of Eve Harlow's Ingrid Derian in Watson season 2. After Wythe moves back to Pittsburgh, he meets Ingrid in a therapy group for those who manage Cluster B personality disorders, and they quickly bond. However, whether it will be the spark each needs to rebuild their lives after blowing them up or another unhealthy and destructive obsession isn't clear.

What Noah Mills' Casting Means For Watson Season 2

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Watson, starring Morris Chestnut as the titular doctor, has been delivering twists in CBS’ modern take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle characters from the start. Randall Park as the villain James Moriarty? A great surprise at the end of the premiere. The fact that Moriarty died in the Season 1 finale? Another shock. The good news is that not only will the series be back for a second season, and it’s returning sooner than previously scheduled. Furthermore, not only are we meeting Sherlock Holmes — Robert Carlyle has been cast in the role — but the show is also staging a reunion for Chestnut, with his Enemy Within costar Noah Mills joining in a recurring role. Read on for everything we know about Watson Season 2, from the premiere date to the cast and more. When will Watson Season 2 premiere? While Watson was originally slated to return in the midseason (2026), CBS...

Exclusive: Noah Mills (NCIS: Hawaiʻi) is set as a recurring guest star in the CBS medical drama Watson for its second season, premiering Monday, October 13.

The series will reunite Mills with series lead Morris Chestnut, who plays Dr. John Watson. The pair previously starred opposite one another on NBC’s The Enemy Within as series regulars. Mills also joins the recently announced Robert Carlyle, who will play the legendary literary detective, Sherlock Holmes.

Watson is a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. While Dr. John Watson’s team of “doc-tectives” may have defeated Moriarty (Randall Park) last season, they remain determined in Season 2 in their mission to investigate and treat the world’s rarest diseases for their clinic’s patients.

With his eyes fixed on the future, Watson faces an unexpected twist when Sherlock Holmes,...

Exclusive: The new, post-Skydance merger Paramount has two major TV studio units: the existing CBS Studios, led by David Stapf and overseen by Paramount Chair of TV Media George Cheeks, and the newly formed Paramount TV Studios, headed by former Skydance TV President Matt Thunell and overseen by Dana Goldberg, Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Chair of Paramount Television.

In an encouraging sign for their future interactions (and possible collaborations), on Day 1 of the two studios existing alongside each other when the Skydance acquisition closed August 7, they had already agreed on how to split the majority of overlapping existing series and projects in development.

As Deadline reported last week, CBS Studios’ primary focus will remain supplying the CBS broadcast network while still being able to do streaming series for Paramount+ and outside streamers when an opportunity presents itself, especially extensions of existing franchises like the NCIS: Tony & Ziva offshoot...

Long before James Bond, literary icon Sherlock Holmes was a character who has been played by a variety of different actors across decades. Now, the detective has his newest face, with an acclaimed actor chosen to take on the iconic role in CBS and Paramount+’s modern-day reboot.

The CBS series Watson is a modern retelling of the famous detective, putting a twist on the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and focusing on Dr. John Watson (played by Morris Chestnut) rather than Holmes himself. Picking up after the apparent death of Sherlock Holmes, the series finds Watson returning to his work as a medical practitioner, using his newfound detective skills to solve clinical mysteries rather than murders.

The first season of Watson wrapped up back in May, with Season 2 now all set to add Trainspotting, Once Upon a Time, and 28 Weeks Later star Robert Carlyle as Sherlock Holmes. Carlyle...

Robert Carlyle will be the latest actor to play the legendary Sherlock Holmes. He’s set to join the second season of Watson, the CBS medical drama starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson. Carlyle will appear in a recurring guest role.

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2,” said Craig Sweeny, executive producer and showrunner of Watson. “The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty and 28 Weeks Later, and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. When Watson’s best friend and former partner makes a shocking reappearance in his life, Watson is forced to confront their shared past — and a secret that may lie buried within Watson’s own body.“

Watson follows Dr. John Watson as he resumes his medical career as the head of...

Peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia, and Rose — these are all just things that go together. And now, Morris Chestnut’s titular character on CBS’ latest hit series, Watson, has his other half thanks to the casting of Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting) as none other than the legendary detective himself: Sherlock Holmes. For now, Carlyle is confirmed to be appearing in a recurring guest role, which will be an exciting one, as the character of Sherlock Holmes was presumed to be deceased at the top of the debut season. But now we know that the mentor of Chestnut’s Dr. John Watson will rise again — although he’ll now be forced to face demons from his past.

In a statement paired with the casting announcement, Watson executive producer and showrunner, Craig Sweeny, said:

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson...

If you’ve been following along with some of our Watson coverage, you’d know that the series didn’t always resonate with many of our writers at TV Fanatic.

Of course, Joshua Pleming raved about it and made his case for why this series was a sleeper hit.

CBS certainly recognized the value in it when it secured a sophomore season that was surprisingly long and more than expected for diehard Watson Fanatics.

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But now, it seems that CBS is intent on proving just why this series is a massive hit because according to Deadline, our dear Sherlock Holmes will be featured in the sophomore season, and the iconic Once Upon a Time alum, Robert Carlyle, will be playing him.

If anyone can step into the loafers of such a legendary character, it’s Carlyle. And this is the type of exciting casting news that will...

Robert Carlyle is joining the cast of “Watson” Season 2 as Sherlock Holmes, Variety reports. He will appear in a recurring guest role alongside Morris Chestnut, who plays Dr. John Watson.

Other new cast members include Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann, and Rochelle Aytes. Previously, Randall Park appeared in the series as Holmes’ enemy, Professor James Moriarty.

Carlyle becomes the second actor to play Sherlock Holmes on CBS recently, following Johnny Lee Miller, who starred in “Elementary” for seven seasons.

Craig Sweeny, the showrunner of “Watson,” expressed his excitement about Carlyle joining the show. He said, “We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2. The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ’28 Weeks Later’… and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. When Watson’s...

Robert Carlyle is set to play Sherlock Holmes in the second season of “Watson” on CBS, Variety has reported. Carlyle will appear as the famous detective in a recurring guest role alongside Morris Chestnut, who stars as Dr. John Watson.

The new season’s cast also includes Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann, and Rochelle Aytes. Earlier, Randall Park appeared as Holmes’ rival, Professor James Moriarty.

Carlyle is the latest actor to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes on CBS. Before him, Johnny Lee Miller played Holmes for seven seasons on the show “Elementary.”

Series showrunner Craig Sweeny shared his excitement about Carlyle joining the cast. He said, “We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2. The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ‘28 Weeks Later’… and now he steps into the...

Sherlock Holmes is finally coming to Watson, and the actor playing the iconic character should look familiar. The CBS medical drama TV series follows Dr. John Watson (played by Morris Chestnut) from Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. As such, many expected Sherlock to appear in the show one day, and that time will evidently come in season 2.

CBS has cast Robert Carlyle to play Sherlock Holmes in Watson season 2 (according to a report from Variety). Carlyle is set to recur in a guest-starring role as the famous detective in the upcoming episodes. However, it remains unclear when Sherlock will arrive, whether the premiere introduces Carlyle's character, or if he appears later. Regarding Carlyle's casting, showrunner Craig Sweeny said:

"We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in season 2. The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and 28 Weeks Later…...

Watson has found his Holmes!

The upcoming second season of CBS’ medical show has cast Robert Carlyle as Sherlock Holmes, according to Deadline, joining Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson.

Keep reading to find out more…

Per Deadline, “With his eyes fixed on the future, Watson faces an unexpected twist when Sherlock Holmes, who was presumed dead, resurfaces, forcing him to confront a buried secret from his past—one that lies hidden within his own body.”

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2. The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and 28 Weeks Later… and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. When Watson’s best friend and former partner makes a shocking reappearance in his life, Watson is forced to confront their shared past—and a secret...

“Watson” found its Sherlock Holmes. The CBS drama series has cast “Once Upon a Time” veteran Robert Carlyle to play the legendary detective in a recurring role opposite star Morris Chestnut, TheWrap has learned.

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2,” Craig Sweeny, executive producer and showrunner said in a statement. “The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ’28 Weeks Later; … and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. When Watson’s best friend and former partner makes a shocking reappearance in his life, Watson is forced to confront their shared past — and a secret that may lie buried within Watson’s own body.”

“Watson” is a medical drama with an investigative twist starring Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, in a modern-era take on the classic characters...

Robert Carlyle will play Sherlock Holmes in “Watson” Season 2 at CBS, Variety has learned.

Carlyle will play the legendary detective in a recurring guest star role opposite Morris Chestnut, who plays the titular Dr. John Watson. Other cast members for Season 2 include Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann, and Rochelle Aytes. Randall Park previously appeared in the series as Holmes and Watson’s arch-nemesis, Professor James Moriarty.

Carlyle is now the second actor to portray Holmes on CBS in recent years, after Johnny Lee Miller played the character for seven seasons on the procedural “Elementary.”

“We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of ‘Watson’ in Season 2,” said series showrunner Craig Sweeny. “The man has played iconic roles in projects like ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘The Full Monty,’ and ’28 Weeks Later’… and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes.

Robert Carlyle is set to bring to life the legendary literary detective Sherlock Holmes in Season 2 of the CBS series Watson. Carlyle will appear in a recurring guest role, working opposite series lead Morris Chestnut, who plays Dr. John Watson.

The investigative medical drama is a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. While Watson’s team of “doc-tectives” may have defeated Moriarty (Randall Park) last season, they remain determined in Season 2 in their mission to investigate and treat the world’s rarest diseases for their clinic’s patients.

With his eyes fixed on the future, Watson faces an unexpected twist when Sherlock Holmes, who was presumed dead, resurfaces, forcing him to confront a buried secret from his past — one that lies hidden within his own body.

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Good news for fans of Grey’s Anatomy and the 9-1-1 universe as ABC is moving up the season premieres for the three drama series.

The Disney-owned network is moving up the return of Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1 as well as the launch of new series 9-1-1: Nashville by a week. The three shows were set to debut on Thursday, October 16, but instead will premiere on Thursday, October 9.

Ryan Murphy’s flagship 9-1-1 will air its ninth season at 8 p.m., new spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville airs at 9 p.m. and Grey’s Anatomy, the longest-running medical drama on television, will premiere Season 22 at 10 p.m.

No other changes to its schedule, which also includes breakout drama High Potential returning for its second season, the return of The Golden Bachelor and returning comedies Shifting Gears and Abbott Elementary.

9-1-1: Nashville is an action procedural about heroic first responders,...

Amazon plans to step into Hollywood’s medical drama resurgence, setting a new series for development from Sonay Hoffman and Tommy Benjamin.

“God Complex,” produced under the duo’s new company Story Well Pictures, centers on Gabriel, “a revered neurosurgeon who sacrifices himself to a grieving gunman denied care,” per the show’s official logline. “This act of heroism shatters his marriage to a compassionate Ob-gyn who can’t forgive his recklessness. Now separated, they must navigate the fallout—professional, personal, and political—while saving lives in a broken system that nearly cost them everything.”

The show also marks Hoffman’s and Benjamin’s first collaboration since “American Crime” on ABC. Hoffman, who preciously served as co-showrunner on the NBC drama series “Found,” will serve as showrunner for “God Complex.” Hoffman is repped by CAA, Pivot Artists Group, and Myman Greenspan Fineman Fox Rosenberg & Light.

Benjamin most recently served as...

Exclusive: Amid a resurgence of medical dramas across broadcast and streaming, Amazon is taking a stab at the genre with God Complex. The project, now in development, comes from Found co-showrunner Sonay Hoffman and Tommy Benjamin, who have partnered to launch a company, Story Well Pictures. They previously worked together on the ABC crime anthology series American Crime.

God Complex centers on Gabriel, a revered neurosurgeon who sacrifices himself to a grieving gunman denied care. This act of heroism shatters his marriage to a compassionate Ob-gyn who can’t forgive his recklessness. Now separated, they must navigate the fallout—professional, personal, and political—while saving lives in a broken system that nearly cost them everything.

Hoffman and Benjamin will executive produce through Story Well Pictures, with Hoffman serving as showrunner.

God Complex is looking to join such recent medical drama breakouts as HBO Max’s The Pitt, Fox’s Doc,...

In the upcoming episode of “Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast,” titled “Russell Watson,” the excitement is set to rise as classical singer Russell Watson joins the duo for a delightful morning. This episode, airing on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at 8:25 Am on ITV, promises a blend of good food and lively conversation.

Shivi will take center stage in the kitchen, showcasing her culinary skills with a delicious Thai breakfast. Viewers can expect vibrant flavors and unique dishes that reflect the essence of Thai cuisine. Shivi’s passion for cooking is sure to shine through as she prepares a meal that is both comforting and exotic.

Meanwhile, Jimmy will be off on an adventure of his own. He visits a local college, where he explores the campus and engages with students. This visit adds an interesting twist to the episode, highlighting the connection between food, culture, and community. With Russell Watson...

Co-stars and colleagues from Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s more than four decades in television remembered The Cosby Show alum as news of his death spread Monday.

Warner reportedly drowned while swimming off the coast of Costa Rica Sunday. He was 54.

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Bill Cosby, who played father Cliff Huxtable to Warner’s Theo on The Cosby Show, told CBS News’ Jericka Duncan that he...

The new FBI offshoot joining the CBS lineup in the 2025-2026 season has gotten a major update when it comes to the premiere. CIA was ordered to series on April 22, 2025, with Tom Ellis cast as the CIA lead working alongside an FBI agent. It was originally going to be a planted spinoff on FBI, but ultimately, it is now a universe expansion. It was initially going to be airing in the fall, joining FBI on Monday nights, but when CBS announced its premiere dates in July, that included a change for its schedule. Read on for everything we know about one of CBS’s new series coming in the 2025-2026 season, including when it will premiere, who’s in the cast, and more. When is the CIA premiere date? CIA was originally set to air in the fall, Mondays at 10/9c after FBI. However, it has since been moved to...

As summer winds down, CBS is wasting no time building excitement for the fall as the network has unveiled its schedule for the much-anticipated new TV season. Given the wave of cancellations that shook fans towards the end of last season, some beloved staples like Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, and The Equalizer are, sadly, missing this time around. But as we say goodbye to long-running hits, CBS is hoping to win us over with a slate of new titles ready to fill the void. The bulk of these new offerings come in the form of spin-offs, stepping up to build upon the legacy of their predecessors. From dramas and procedurals to comedies, the fall schedule is packed, and we can’t wait to see how it unfolds.

CBS’s fall schedule officially kicks off on Sunday, October 12, with a special event night featuring the Kathy Bates-led legal drama...

CBS has unveiled its fall premiere dates, becoming the first network to pull back the curtain on when popular shows will make their way back. At a time when there has been a lot of coverage about broadcast networks pulling back on scripted programming, CBS is charging full speed ahead with a healthy and popular primetime line-up.

The network has dramas like Tracker and Matlock, which are among the most-watched new shows on television, as well as long-running staples like NCIS. But it's also trying its hand at new spinoffs such as Boston Blue and the Fire Country offshoot Sheriff Country.

Per TVLine, CBS has announced its fall premiere dates. The network has confirmed that the FBI spinoff CIA has moved to midseason, while the medical drama Watson has shifted to debuting its second installment in the fall. The full CBS line-up of new and returning scripted series can be viewed below.

CBS has confirmed its fall 2025 primetime rollout, locking in premiere dates across 20 series and reshuffling a key new title. Returning drama Watson will shift to Mondays at 10 p.m., taking over the slot originally earmarked for CIA. That new drama will now debut in midseason, joining several other fresh entries being held for […]

CBS Locks In Fall 2025 Premiere Dates, Shifts <i>CIA</i> to Midseason...

It seems like the other networks will have to do all that they can to win over viewers because CBS's fall schedule is loaded. From new shows, returning favorites, and good ol' football, leaving your television on the channel might be the smartest thing to do. One of the new shows that viewers were excited to watch is the FBI spin-off, CIA, which was ordered straight to series in April. The one-hour crime drama, which will starTom Ellis, won't be ready for its original fall launch, but it's still happening. What will take its place instead? According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Morris Chestnut-led Watson, a medical drama with detective elements, will take the fall premiere spot.

Watson, which is heading into its second season after a successful debut, was scheduled for a mid-season start, but with CIA not being ready, it was the perfect show to fill that void.

CBS has announced their 2025 fall premiere schedule!

The network has revealed when fan-favorite shows including Matlock, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, and Tracker will return and also shared the premiere dates for new series Sheriff Country, Boston Blue, and The Road.

CBS also announced that several shows won’t be premiering until the midseason in early 2026.

You can see all of the shows CBS has canceled so far in 2025 here.

Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the fall schedule…

Sunday, Sept. 14

8pm Emmy Awards

Sunday, Sept. 21

8pm A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September

Wednesday, Sept. 24

8pm Survivor Season 49 (two hours)

Thursday, Sept. 25

9pm The Amazing Race Season 38 (90 minutes)

Saturday, Sept. 27

10pm 48 Hours Season 38

Sunday, Sept. 28

7:30pm 60 Minutes Season 58

8:30pm Big Brother Season 27 finale (two hours)

Wednesday, Oct. 1

8pm Survivor (90 minutes)

9:30pm The Amazing Race (90 minutes)

Sunday,...

“I Was That, Too” – A pregnant woman asks for Olympia’s help obtaining a divorce from her husband, whose family is a client of the firm, on Matlock, Thursday, April 10 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+*. Pictured (L-r): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Get ready to mark your calendars, TV fans! CBS is rolling out an exciting lineup for the 2025-2026 season, bringing back 16 of your favorite shows and introducing four brand-new series. It looks like our evenings are officially booked! Before the main “CBS premiere week” kicks off in October, September is packed with some major must-sees. Get ready for CBS to host the 2025 Video Music Awards (VMAs) live for the first time on Sunday, Sept. 7. Then, prepare for laughs and awards on Sunday, Sept. 14 with The 77th Emmy® Awards, hosted by the hilarious Nate Bargatze.

Today, CBS announced fall primetime premiere dates for four new and 16 returning series for the 2025-2026 season. The sophomore hit drama Watson will now air Mondays at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt in the fall, and the new drama CIA, previously announced to air in the fall, will move to midseason.

The official “CBS Premiere Week” begins Sunday, Oct. 12, with sneak peeks of Matlock and Elsbeth on a special day, followed by seven straight nights of original episodes of new and returning series.

Watson

September is stacked with marquee events, including two fan-favorite annual specials, four season premieres, a summer series’ season finale, and a new special honoring a legendary R&b band.

The CBS Fall 2025 premiere schedule follows. All times are Et/Pt unless noted, and all programs are available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Bold program titles denote season premieres, finales, or specials.

Matlock CBS Fall 2025 Premiere Schedule

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After its first season was a hit, Watson season 2 just received an exciting update. Just a few months after it was announced that Watson season 2 would be a January 2026 midseason premiere, CBS has reversed course. Per Deadline, CBS has now decided to move Watson season 2 to a fall 2025 slot.

The sophomore season's move was revealed alongside the news that the Tom Ellis-led FBI spinoff CIA is now being pushed back to midseason. With a crowded CBS fall lineup, it now takes the place initially meant for CIA, where it will air Mondays in the 10/9c slot directly after FBI. Watson season 2 will premiere with the other Monday night shows on October 13.

What This Means For Watson Season 2 Watson Now Takes The Vacated CIA Slot

This is great news for Watson season 2. CBS' previous decision to bump it to a midseason premiere had nothing to do with the quality or...

It seems fans are going to have to wait longer than anticipated for FBI’s newest spinoff to arrive.

While the plan was originally for the new CIA spinoff to debut in the fall following new episodes of FBI, CBS will be down to just one FBI franchise show in the fall. This is because CIA is being pulled from the fall lineup and is on the move to midseason, meaning the Tom Ellis-led spinoff will not premiere until 2026.

As first reported by Deadline, part of this sudden and unexpected change comes from CIA undergoing a showrunner change with veteran Wolf Entertainment creative Warren Leight, who served as a showrunner on Law & Order: Svu for several years, taking over as the spinoff’s new showrunner. Leight will succeed David Hudgins, who was originally tapped to oversee the show following his time as showrunner of FBI: Most Wanted.

Asher Grodman, Román Zaragoza, Rebecca Wisocky, and Danielle Pinnock in ‘Ghosts’

CBS just announced premiere dates for its 2025-2026 fall primetime season lineup, with the official start of the network’s premiere week set for October 12. Returning shows populating the network’s fall lineup include Ghosts, Tracker, FBI, Matlock, Elsbeth, The Neighborhood, and Watson.

Fire Country and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage also return for new seasons, along with 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Survivor and The Amazing Race. Newcomers earning a fall time slot include Boston Blue, Sheriff Country, The Road, and Dmv. And CBS’s new Tuesday night lineup will consist of NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney.

CBS is holding Hollywood Squares, CIA, Y: Marshals, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist, and America’s Culinary Cup for the second half of the upcoming broadcast season.

CBS’s Fall 2025 Primetime Premiere Dates

Sunday, Sept. 7

5pm Pt/8pm Et – CBS presents...

While other networks are still finding their footing after the strike, CBS is stepping into fall with something increasingly rare: a scripted slate that actually resembles a normal broadcast season.

Anchoring its schedule with 16 returning series and four new ones, CBS is leaning into procedural comfort food and fresh intrigue.

Friday nights get a serious shakeup with Sheriff Country, led by Morena Baccarin, and Boston Blue, starring Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green. Both shows are poised to bring new energy to familiar beats.

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And while the FBI universe was expected to expand with CIA this fall, the Tom Ellis-led spinoff has been pushed to midseason following a behind-the-scenes creative reset.

The show’s new showrunner hasn’t just delayed production — it may reshape the premise entirely, which is still a work in progress as casting remains underway.

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Bad news for anyone who had been eagerly anticipating the premiere of the FBI spinoff CIA this fall. Deadline reports that the Tom Ellis-led spinoff has had its premiere bumped back and will now get a midseason debut. The FBI CIA-basedspinoff got a straight-to-series order earlier this spring. Now, however, CBS is pushing it back as it is undergoing a change in showrunners.

CIA's original showrunner, David Hudgins, who had previous experience running FBI: Most Wanted, had originally been set to lead the show and co-write the pilot script with network procedural legend Dick Wolf. However, he is now exiting the troubled series and is to be replaced by Warren Leight, another Dick Wolf universe veteran whose previous experience comes from the long-running Law & Order: Svu.

What This Means For The FBI Spinoff It's Not Necessarily A Bad Thing

There had previously been signs that CIA was in some developmental trouble.

CBS has made some changes to its fall schedule as it announces its new season roll-out plans. New “FBI” spinoff “CIA,” which had been slated to premiere in the fall, will now be held back for midseason as it undergoes some tinkering.

The show, from Dick Wolf, has switched showrunners: Warren Leight (“Law & Order: Svu”) will take over from David Hudgins, and has been given additional time to adjust before going into production. Tom Ellis stars in “CIA,” and the writers room is now up on the show — with casting set to begin soon and production now expected to start in the fall.

With “CIA” pushed back, CBS will now move up Season 2 of “Watson,” originally slated for midseason, to fall instead.

Beyond that, CBS has opted to launch most of its fall sked in October, aiming to take advantage of September events. Much of its lineup is set...

CBS today unveiled its fall schedule, with premiere dates for Watson Season 2, which has moved to a fall slot after FBI offshoot CIA was pushed to midseason, as Deadline exclusively reported, as well as FBI, NCIS, along with spinoffs Origins and Sydney, comedy Ghosts, Kathy Bates-starrer Matlock, new Blue Bloods spinoff Boston Blue and many more.

CBS Premiere Week begins Sunday, Oct. 12 with sneak peeks of Matlock Season 2 and Elsbeth Season 3. Both will return to their regular timeslots on Thursday, Oct. 16, with Matlock at 9 Pm followed by Elsbeth at 10 Pm.

FBI will premiere its eighth season on Monday, Oct. 13 at 9 Pm, followed by Watson Season 2 at 10 Pm.

For the first time, there will be an all NCIS night on Tuesdays with NCIS Season 23 premiering at 8 Pm, NCIS: Origins Season 2 at 9 Pm and NCIS: Sydney Season 3 at 10 Pm.

Survivor returns to Wednesdays at 8 Pm, with its Season 49 premiere on Wednesday,...

CBS is making a change to its fall schedule.

Second-year drama Watson, which had been scheduled for a midseason start, will move up to the fall. It takes the place of CIA, an FBI spinoff that CBS ordered straight to series in April but now won’t be ready in time for a fall launch. CIA, from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television and CBS Studios, is also changing showrunners: Warren Leight (Law & Order: Svu) is taking over from FBI: Most Wanted’s David Hudgins.

A writers room for CIA is at work, but casting for other roles around lead Tom Ellis hasn’t begun yet. Filming is slated to begin in early fall.

As for CBS’ premiere schedule, the network will once again roll out most of its lineup in mid-October, using the early part of the NFL season as a promotional engine. Unscripted mainstays Survivor and The Amazing Race...

Good news, Sherlock Holmes fans! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's trusty assistant will be returning to the airwaves a bit sooner than expected. Although the Morris Chestnut-led Watson was originally planned to return sometime during midseason, Deadline reports that the medical drama's sophomore outing has been moved by CBS to the fall. This will now put the series on a typical broadcast schedule, though it's a mystery when it will premiere. The news coincided with a delay to the Tom Ellis-led FBI spin-off CIA, meaning it could potentially occupy the Monday 10 p.m. time slot, or move to another spot in a scheduling change once the network announces its fall premiere dates.

Watson's return to the fall schedule is quite the twist, considering CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach had personally commented about its absence. Back in May, the series was in an awkward spot with a crowded lineup ahead...

CBS on Friday became the first broadcast network to unveil its Fall TV premiere dates.

In doing so, CBS revealed that — as hinted this week by Matt’s Inside Line — the latest “FBI Universe Expansion,” CIA starring Tom Ellis (and thus far no one else), is being moved from fall to midseason, as it gets a bit of a reworking under new showrunner Warren Leight (of the Law & Order-verse), who has replaced FBI: Most Wanted vet David Hudgins.

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CBS has made changes to its 2025-26 television schedule.

The upcoming FBI spinoff series CIA is moving to the mid-season, likely with a 2026 release, instead of airing this fall.

The news comes amid a showrunner change for the series. FBI: Most Wanted showrunner David Hudgins was originally set to lead the show, but he has departed the series and has been replaced by Warren Leight, who previously served as showrunner on Law & Order: Svu.

The delay for CIA, which will star Tom Ellis, has caused a big change for the show Watson.

Keep reading to find out more…

Morris Chestnut‘s new series was originally intended to premiere as a mid-season replacement, but the second season will now air in Fall 2025, according to Deadline.

CIA was originally set to air on Mondays at 10pm and it has been confirmed that Watson will air in this time slot.

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CBS is shaking up its fall schedule as the network pushes upcoming “FBI” spinoff series “CIA” to a midseason debut.

“CIA,” which stars Tom Ellis and was slated for a fall premire, will debut midseason, with sophomore series “Watson,” which was slotted for a midseason premiere, filling the fall time slot, the network revealed Friday.

The decision to push “CIA” to midseason was made to give the new show, part of the “FBI” franchise, additional time to ensure its success, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap. As part of that process, Warren Leight (“Law & Order: Svu”) has replaced David Hudgins as its showrunner.

The writers’ room for “CIA” is currently up and running and casting for additional roles beyond Ellis will begin shortly, with production slated to begin in the fall.

“CIA” will premiere alongside new “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Y: Marshals,” “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist” and “America’s Culinary Cup,...

There’s not going to be a night of two hours of shows in the FBI universe this fall anymore. CBS has announced its fall 2025 premiere dates, and with it comes a major change from its previously announced schedule. CIA was set to premiere this fall, on Mondays at 10/9c, after FBI, of which it is an offshoot. Instead, it has now been moved to the midseason. Instead, Watson, which was previously set to return for its second season in 2026, has been moved to the fall. It is taking over the Mondays, 10/9c slot after FBI, and it will premiere on October 13, along with the rest of the night’s lineup, including The Neighborhood‘s eighth and final season and new comedy Dmv. That’s a new night for Watson, which aired on Sundays its first season. CIA stars Tom Ellis as a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer...

Morris Chestnut's medical mystery series, Watson, set in the world of Sherlock Holmes, clearly has a lot of potential. The medical drama has been renewed for a second season, after a fairly successful first season. Season 1 of Watson ended with the villain Moriarty dead. The series was creative with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s canon, relying on Chestnut's Watson, close confidant of a yet-to-be-seen and believed-to-be-dead Sherlock Holmes. Randall Park plays the villain Moriarty, and with him out of the way now, could that be the last of the character we see?

Television has made it possible that characters are never quite dead. Except it's in Westeros, of course. Flashbacks and hallucinations are some of the ways in which deceased characters can remain a fabric of a series as it progresses. TV Insider spoke with Watson showrunner and executive producer Craig Sweeny to discuss the possibility of Moriarty potentially haunting Watson,...

Almost a year after its renewal, fans finally have a precise date to anticipate when Reasonable Doubt returns with Jax back to navigating challenging high-profile cases. In November 2024, the legal drama was renewed for a third season without an arrival date announced at the time. But, over the past few months, several updates have been unveiled for the new season, including new characters and plot details, which fans will soon get to see as Season 3 of Reasonable Doubt has finally set a fall premiere date.

As reported by TVLine, Reasonable Doubt returns for a third run on Thursday, September 18, on Hulu, with its first two episodes followed by weekly releases. This was announced on Saturday, July 5, on the Essence Festival of Culture’s main stage. In anticipation, we already have an idea of what's ahead thanks to a previously shared synopsis that teases Jax (Emayatzy Corinealdi) has finally earned some...

Watsonseason 2 could still see the return of a major character, despite their death. Hailing from Elementary executive producer Craig Sweeny, with Morris Chestnut leading as the titular John Watson, the medical drama sees the traditional supporting character step into the spotlight after the apparent death of Sherlock Holmes.

Watson season 2 won't return until January 2026, but the CBS show did tie up a major thread in its first finale. The villainous Moriarty (Randall Park) is defeated by Watson, who makes the choice to kill his adversary. That doesn't mean that Moriarty is gone forever, though.

In a recent interview with TV Insider, Sweeny explains why Moriarty's death doesn't have to be the end. Sweeny, who serves as showrunner, talks in the quote below about how Moriarty could return by haunting Watson and always wanting to keep Park as part of the show:

“I definitely wouldn’t rule it out. I mean,...

Watsoncreator and executive producer Craig Sweeny opens up about bringing back Randall Park as Moriarty in Season 2.

Speaking to TV Insider, Sweeny said "I definitely wouldn't rule it out" regarding a potential return of Park's Moriarty in the upcoming second season of Watson. "I mean, definitely the act will haunt Watson, and you’d be a fool to say, I would never allow Randall Park to act in our show. I mean, I would love to see him again," Sweeny added.

Sweeny went on to discuss Park's role in the series, how it was specifically built to tie back into the overarching story of Watson Season 1, and how being unable to save the villain from a lethal dose of poison in the season finale has impacted Morris Chestnut's titular doctor. "I believe that Watson really approached that from a perspective of doing the least harm and even though...

Reasonable Doubt will be back in session this September, when Season 3 hits Hulu.

It was announced on Saturday on the Essence Festival of Culture’s main stage that Season 3 will bow Thursday, Sept. 18, with the first two episodes, followed by weekly releases.

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The Netflix medical drama "Pulse" seemed poised for success when it was first announced. Who wouldn't want to watch Willa Fitzgerald (of "Reacher" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" fame) try to survive her job at a Florida trauma center? Yes, the format of the show seemed a little similar to previous hit series like "Grey's Anatomy" and "ER," but by early 2025, both of those shows were firmly out of the limelight. As such, "Pulse" appeared to be filling a new hole in the TV landscape; the apparent logic over at Netflix was that it had a surefire hit on its hands, just so long as no other streaming service released its own hard-hitting medical drama around the same time.

Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened. In January 2025, three months before "Pulse" dropped, HBO Max released the first episode of "The Pitt." The show quickly took off, garnering mass...

Pulse was Netflix's best shot at competing with HBO's The Pitt, but the streaming service has officially pulled the plug after just one season. Pulse starred Willa Fitzgerald and Colin Woodell, and came from creator Zoe Robyn. The medical procedural drama premiered its first season on Netflix on April 3rd, 2025, three months after The Pitt's massive premiere on Max.

According to Deadline, Netflix has officially canceled Pulse following the low performance of its first season. This cancellation reportedly happened quietly in June, when the cast and showrunner were notified by Netflix that Pulse wouldn't continue into a sophomore season. Now, the cancellation of the medical drama, along with that of The Residence, has been made public.

What Pulse's Cancelation Means For Netflix The Medical Drama Couldn't Hold Up To The Competition

The success of series like The Pitt proves that medical procedural dramas continue to have great potential.

Netflix can add two more titles to the ever-growing pile of shows canceled by the streamer after just one season. On Wednesday, it was reported that multiple shows had just been given the boot after debuting closely together earlier this year.

Per Deadline, Netflix has canceled both Pulse and The Residence. Pulse debuted on April 3, shortly after the debut of The Residence on March 20. What's more is that another new series, No Good Deed, has been paused indefinitely. In the case of that series, which debuted last December, there is still a "theoretical possibility" that a second season could still happen one day with a new cast, but there are no plans for that at this time.

Reportedly, Pulse was quietly canceled over a month ago, but its fate has just now been revealed publicly. The show's cast and creatives were already notified at that time so they could begin pursuing new jobs.

Exclusive: Over the last seven months, there has been a string of new scripted series launching on Netflix that have been renewed: Man on the Inside, Running Point, The Four Seasons, Beauty in Black, Forever, North of North and most recently Ransom Canyon and Canadian entry Bet. And then there have been a handful of freshmen with wobbly ratings performance that have been stuck in limbo for months: No Good Deed, which premiered December 12, The Residence (March 20) and Pulse (April 3).

The Residence and Pulse have been canceled, Deadline can reveal. There are no current plans for a second season of No Good Deed, but there is a theoretical possibility for the dark comedy anthology to come back in the future with a new installment — and a new cast — sources said.

The slew of Netflix scripted series renewals so far this year also include Bridgerton (for Seasons 5-6), The Diplomat (S...