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The Sherlock Holmes stories have inspired numerous movies and TV shows over the years but this is the first series to focus on Holmes' partner, Dr. John Watson. Will this new CBS drama work without the legendary detective? Will Watson be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A medical mystery drama series, the Watson TV show was created by Craig Sweeny and is based on characters from the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The series stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, Ritchie Coster, and Rochelle Aytes. The story takes place in modern times, six months after Holmes died fighting his archenemy, Moriarty. Holmes’ friend, Dr. John Watson (Chestnut), resumes his medical career as the head of the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh, a clinic dedicated to uncovering and treating rare disorders. Watson’s old life isn’t...

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.

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 FBI: Most Wanted showrunner David Hudgins was originally set to lead the show, but he has departed the series and has been replaced by Warren Leight, who previously served as showrunner on Law & Order: Svu.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

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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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Exclusive: Kiah Clingman (Bruiser) and Brittany Inge (The Ms. Pat Show) are set for key recurring roles in the upcoming third season of Hulu‘s hit legal drama Reasonable Doubt.

Reasonable Doubt centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case while trying to keep her life together.

In addition to Corinealdi they join returning series regulars McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey and new series regular Joseph Sikora. Morris Chestnut, Kyle Bary, Rumer Willis, Brandee Evans, Richard Brooks, April Parker Jones and Keith Arthur Bolden recur.

Clingman will play Kristin, Ozzie’s (Kyle Bary) dedicated sister who helps him through good and bad times.

Inge will portray Kendra, Bill’s (Joseph Sikora) wife who doesn’t have time for nonsense.

The Onyx Collective series is created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed.

Reasonable Doubt‘s third season is looming as the Onyx Collective series gears up for its return to Hulu, continuing the story of lawyer Jax (Emayatzy Corinealdi) in its latest chapter. Along with previously announced guest stars, the premiere date for Season 3 and its rollout have also been shared. In addition to some first-look photos, we’re rounding up everything you need to know about the upcoming chapter of Reasonable Doubt below. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for any updates as we approach Season 3’s arrival. Who stars in Reasonable Doubt Season 3? Series regulars for Reasonable Doubt include returning stars Corinealdi as Jax, McKinley Freeman as Lewis, Tim Jo as Daniel, and Angela Grovey as Krystal, with Joseph Sikora joining the mix as Bill Sterling for Season 3. Meanwhile, Morris Chestnut will reprise his role as Corey Cash in a recurring capacity alongside new additions Kyle Bary as Ozzie,...

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...

Watson may have ended its first season with the villain Moriarty dead, but that doesn’t mean we can’t see Randall Park in Season 2. After all, there are different ways to bring back a dead character on TV, including with the use of flashbacks and hallucinations. In fact, TV Insider specifically asked executive producer Craig Sweeny after the Season 1 finale if we could see Moriarty haunting Watson (Morris Chestnut) going forward. After all, Watson’s actions led to Moriarty’s death. Can’t you just imagine him popping up to provide some sort of commentary or vocalize Watson’s inner struggles? “I definitely wouldn’t rule it out,” Sweeny said. “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.” Moriarty’s final...

“Reasonable Doubt” Season 3 will head back to Hulu TV screens on Sept. 18.

The next chapter will kick off with a two-episode premiere, and new episodes will stream every Thursday. Season 3 is currently in production in Atlanta.

Series regulars include Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey and Joseph Sikora. And coming into the courtroom as recurring guest stars are Morris Chestnut, Kyle Bary, Rumer Willis, Brandee Evans, Richard Brooks, April Parker Jones, Keith Arthur Bolden and Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight.

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Check out Hulu’s Season 3 description: “After a tumultuous season of fighting to save her best friend from a life sentence while healing from her own deadly affair, Jax Stewart has finally earned some peace in her life … even if she sees it all as a little boring. So, when a former child star finds himself in a heap of trouble, Jax seizes...

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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Created by Raamla Mohamed and the first scripted drama from Onyx Collective (an initiative to create “culturally specific,...

Onyx Collective has set the premiere of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt‘s third season for September 18 and revealed a trio of first-look photos, including one of new series regular Joseph Sikora.

As Deadline revealed in March, Sikora, best known for playing Tommy Egan in the “Power’ Universe, will portray Bill Sterling. Bill is Jax’s coworker at her firm, Binder, Hurwitz & Stewart. He started his law career later in life after serving in the Coast Guard for ten years. As he looks toward making partner, his proximity to Jax becomes imperative to his success.

Also new this season, Kyle Bary in the recurring role of Ozzie, a household name since his childhood when he starred in a long-running sitcom, who is now up for a franchise role. He comes to Jax with a dilemma that quickly becomes messy.

Joseph Sikora, Kyle Bary and Emayatzy Corinealdi Disney/Parrish Lewis

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Max subscribers cannot get enough of Sherlock & Daughter. As it awaits news of a Season 2 renewal from The CW, the period drama is once again climbing the streaming charts.

Per FlixPatrol, Sherlock & Daughter is currently sitting at No. 6 on Max's Top 10 Overall list, which has been pulled from Amazon Channels. Interestingly enough, the show is nowhere to be found on Max's Top 10 TV Shows list, implying that more people are discovering and watching the latest Sherlock Holmes adaptation through Amazon Channels than on Max itself. However, this doesn't mean that Sherlock & Daughter hasn't found success on Max, as the period drama made it into the Top 5 on the streamer's Top 10 TV Shows list just last month.

Sherlock & Daughter's streaming success comes after the period drama was The CW's most-watched drama of the 2024-25 television season, averaging 852,000 total weekly viewers (with Live+7 playback). Created by Brendan Foley,...

Watson is far from the first TV show to explore the iconic characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with a modern twist. In fact, it’s not even the first one on CBS. Before the current drama, returning in 2026 for its second season, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, Elementary starred Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson, respectively. Craig Sweeny, who created Watson, was an executive producer on Elementary. So could there ever be any type of crossover, even if it’s just casting, between the two? Morris Chestnut is all for Lucy Liu appearing on Watson. “I’m trying to track her down and get her to come on our show because, yes, that would be great if we could get her,” he told Deadline. Since we doubt she’d appear as Joan (but how great would it be if she did?...

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The upcoming episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” promises an exciting lineup for fans. Scheduled to air on ABC, this episode features a mix of talented guests, sure to entertain viewers.

Kate Winslet, the acclaimed actress known for her powerful performances, will be a special guest. With a career that spans decades, Winslet has captured hearts in various films. Her appearance on the show is highly anticipated, as she often shares fascinating stories from her life and career.

Morris Chestnut, another well-known actor, will join the conversation. Chestnut has made a name for himself in both film and television. His charm and charisma are expected to add a lively dynamic to the show.

Carrie Coon, recognized for her work in both drama and comedy, will also be part of the episode. Coon’s unique perspective...

Watson star Morris Chestnut has addressed the possibility of Sherlock Holmes appearing in the CBS medical drama. The modern Sherlock Holmes-inspired adaptation is unusual in the sense that the Great Detective does not actually appear in the show. In fact, the storyline picks up after Holmes' apparent death, and sees Dr. John Watson move to Pittsburgh and open a practice to treat patients with strange or unidentifiable issues. Holmes has yet to make an appearance in the show in person, but this could be set to change.

Per Deadline, Chestnut discussed the possibility of Matt Berry - who voices Sherlock in the show - appearing on the screen in Watson at some point. Without confirming things one way or another, Chestnut suggests that Holmes does come back at some point in the series, but refuses to elaborate further. Check out Chestnut's comments below:

“I will say Holmes, you know, in the mythology,...

Sherlock Holmes and all things concerning the iconic detective seem to be the flavor of the moment. The prospective Young Sherlock series, led by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and Morris Chestnut's Watson highlight the surging interest in the character once more. The CW released a hotly-anticipated new mystery series, Sherlock & Daughter, on April 16 as part of this new wave of adaptations of the character developed by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The show takes on a unique approach to Sherlock Holmes, who is played by David Thewlis, as it saddles him with a young, clever woman, (who might well be his daughter), who is gifted with getting on his nerves. The first season was mapped out for eight episodes, with the season finale airing on June 11. So, will there be a second season of the drama mystery?

At the time of this writing, Sherlock & Daughter had not been greenlit for a second season.

Morris Chestnut said Watson follows Sherlock Holmes canon, hinting at a major character reveal in Season 2. The show is set in the aftermath of Holmes’ death, but those who’ve read the stories know that Holmes survived that fall.

CBS reimagined the Sherlock Holmes lore by expanding Dr. John Watson’s storyline. Watson is a unique spin on medical procedurals, featuring familiar, modern-day versions of characters, with Morris Chestnut in the titular role. Sherlock Holmes doesn’t appear in the show because it takes place a year after his apparent death; Watson has resumed his medical practice and moved on. Speaking to Deadline, Chestnut teased that Holmes could appear in the flesh in the (now-confirmed) second season.

“I will say Holmes, you know, in the mythology, does come back… and we are part of the mythology,” he explained, referring to The Return of Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Morris Chestnut read some of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original Sherlock Holmes stories before starring in “Watson,” created by Craig Sweeny. But there’s power in reclaiming iconic characters, he states.

Previously, Sweeny was an executive producer and writer on “Elementary,” which starred Lucy Liu as Watson.

“It can be political. We are in times where things that normally wouldn’t be political have turned political. You can’t ignore that. It was ambitious to do everything we’ve done on this show, and I’m glad we never steered away from anything. We jumped right in,” he says.

“Just like all these actors who want to play James Bond, you need to make it your own, but you also don’t want to mess it up. When you’re just trying to be different from everybody else, what remains of that character? Luckily, we had more creative license because...

Why are medical dramas having a resurgence this Emmys season? The showrunners of some of the hottest series, which this year include Brilliant Minds, Doc, Doctor Odyssey, The Pitt, Pulse and Watson, have some theories (apart from the fact that they’re just “quite good,” says The Pitt’s R. Scott Gemmill).

“Medical shows introduce a problem and provide a solution, and in doing so offer hope,” Gemmill tells THR. “I think people need hope now more than they have in a while.” And Watson’s showrunner Craig Sweeny agrees: “Audiences are craving the hope and positivity that are baked into the genre.”

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Watson star Morris Chestnut recently shared his hopes for Elementary's Lucy Liu to make an appearance on his Sherlock Holmes show. While the shows are currently unrelated, their creative teams do have some overlap.

Per Deadline, Chestnut talked about wanting to 'track down' Liu to get her to appear on his show. Watson was created by Craig Sweeney, who also executive produced Elementary, where Liu starred as Dr. Joan Watson. "I'm trying to track her down and get her to come on our show because, yes, that would be great if we could get her," Chestnut said. He added that there are no talks with Liu, but he is "serious" about trying to have her appear in CBS's latest adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Chestnut is also an executive producer for the series.

Watson premiered on CBS in January, putting a medical drama twist on the usual Sherlock Holmes-style mysteries.

Morris Chestnut wants Elementary star Lucy Liu to appear in his CBS show Watson. The star also spoke about whether Matt Berry, the voice of Sherlock Holmes in Watson, will ever appear on-screen, and teased what is to come from Season 2 of the Sherlock Holmes-inspired medical procedural.

Watson creator Craig Sweeney also exec-produced Elementary, starring Liu as Dr. Joan Watson. Speaking about whether she could appear in his Watson, Chestnut said: “I’m trying to track her down and get her to come on our show because, yes, that would be great if we could get her.” Speaking to Deadline he said there are no talks with Liu but he is serious about trying to get her to appear in Watson, which he exec produces as well as stars in.

He was also quizzed on whether Matt Berry, the voice of Sherlock Holmes in Watson, will ever appear on screen.

The 64th edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, the world’s oldest TV festival, opened Friday. Variety spoke to Laurent Puons, the festival’s general manager, about what he has planned.

The festival, which Puons says exists to “celebrate excellence in global television,” is a triple threat: first, it’s a public festival and encourages a high level of engagement with the fans; second, it is a gathering point for European press, where TV companies can promote their shows; and third, it provides an opportunity for members of the industry to meet each other and attend topical panels as part of the Business Content program.

The festival has a trump card up its sleeve: its patron is Prince Albert II of Monaco, who attends both the opening and closing ceremonies. Among the festival guests he will welcome at the Grimaldi Forum this year are Robin Wright, Judith Light, Rachel Griffiths,...

The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival was opened Friday by Prince Albert II of Monaco at a glitzy ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum, with honors bestowed on “Gen V” star Jaz Sinclair and French actor Pierre Arditi.

Among those on the blue carpet were Judith Light, Rachel Griffiths, Sope Dirisu and Morris Chestnut.

Prince Albert said: “For more than six decades, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has accompanied the evolution of audiovisual production. This 64th edition reflects that legacy, with a demanding international lineup and a strong presence of talent from around the world.

“Today more than ever, access to what makes this industry so rich — its content — is essential. Our festival remains a privileged venue to highlight innovation, creativity, and the remarkable talent of television’s artists and professionals.”

The ceremony host, Genie Godula, had kicked off the evening by introducing the juries of the Golden Nymph Awards. The fiction jury,...

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave Hotel California Hell Motel.

From Slasher creators Aaron Martin and Ian Carpenter, Hell Motel is set to make its two-episode debut Tuesday, June 17 on Shudder and AMC+. The eight-episode limited series follows a group of 10 true crime obsessives who are invited to the opening weekend of the newly renovated Cold River Motel, the site of a 30-year-old unsolved satanic mass murder. “History repeats itself when the guests get stranded and start getting knocked off one by one during a murder spree that grows exponentially more gruesome than the original with each kill,...

The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival opens on Friday with CBS Studios’ “Watson,” starring Morris Chestnut. Over the following days, nine drama shows will vie for the Golden Nymphs. Here are the competitors:

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Voting for the 2025 Emmys officially opened today, and Gold Derby has spotted several intriguing strategies, omissions, and oddities in the ballots, which are available to view on the Television Academy website.

When it comes to the writing and directing categories, a popular strategy is to submit as few options as possible, so as not to split the vote. (Remember how Succession would only submit a single episode in writing each year? It won that race four seasons in a row.) That's why we're so surprised to see ABC's boat-themed medical drama Doctor Odyssey flooding the ballot 11 different times for Best Drama Directing. If the show can't pinpoint one or two stand-out directors out of Jen Lynch, Our Lady J, Tessa Blake, Paris Barclay, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Brad Buecker, Millicent Shelton, Michael Medico, Steven Canals, Maggie Kiley, and John J. Gray, how are the voters supposed to?

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Faces familiar and new will rock Jax’s world when Season 3 of Reasonable Doubt hits Hulu later this year.

Created by Raamla Mohamed and the first scripted drama from Onyx Collective (an initiative to create “culturally specific, wildly entertaining content”), Reasonable Doubt stars Emayatzy Corinealdi (Ballers, Hand of God) as Jax Stewart, a high-powered criminal defense attorney from Los Angeles who “fiercely bucks the justice system through wild interpretations of the law and sometimes questionable ethics, all while trying to deal with a failing marriage and the pitfalls of motherhood.”

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Tom Ellis’ character in CBS’ CIA sounds like a bit of a devil.

CBS’ upcoming “expansion” of the FBI universe (airing Mondays at 10/9c this fall) is centered on two unlikely partners — Hart Hoxton, a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer (played by Lucifer vet Ellis), and a yet-to-be-cast by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of law.

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Listen, you don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to have your strings pulled on. We’re here to list all the romance movies on Netflix that will have you ready to snuggle up under your boo.

This list includes ultimate classics, vampire-wolf-human love triangles and one title you’ll need to watch before it leaves the streamer this month. After Netflix dropped its hit teen love series “Forever,” TheWrap thought it’d be best if we share some romantic cinematic goodies as well.

Here’s our list of the seven romance movies that will leave you swooning.

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Rapper Kash Doll has joined “Reasonable Doubt” for its third season as a recurring guest star.

The Detroit-born musician will take on the role of Nisha, the close friend and assistant to Wendy (Rumer Willis), whom she is bound to by “a deeply personal loyalty,” per Hulu-Onyx Collective’s description of the character.

Kash Doll is latest addition to the “Reasonable Doubt” cast. Earlier this month, the series shared the news that Morris Chestnut would be returning the legal drama. And along with him comes several newbies to the show, including Brandee Evans (“P-Valley”), Rumer Willis (“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”), Richard Brooks (“Law & Order”), Keith Arthur Bolden (“Till”), April Parker Jones (“The Other Black Girl”) and Kyle Bary (“Ginny & Georgia”).

Back in March, TheWrap reported that “Power Book IV: Force” star Joseph Sikora would also be coming into the fold as a series regular alongside Emayatzy Corinealdi,...

CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach defends a surprising scheduling decision related to Watson. Hailing from Elementary executive producer Craig Sweeny, with Morris Chestnut leading the last as the titular John Watson, the medical drama sees the traditional supporting character step into the lead role after the loss of Sherlock Holmes. The premise caught on with audiences, and Watson season 2 faced a fairly confident path to renewal. Viewers will have to wait a little longer to see how it all unfolds, however, since new episodes won't be back until next January.

In comments to Deadline, Reisenbach addressed Watson'sdelay and defended the decision. CBS Entertainment's president noted that there was no room on the network's schedule for the medical drama, though she added that there will be a push for new viewers to stream the series on Paramount+. Reisenbach's quote is below:

“We’ll definitely be pushing viewers to binge it on Paramount+ in the meantime.

Following the recent finale of its inaugural season, Watson is taking some extra time off to prepare for his next case. CBS surprisingly left the new Morris Chestnut-led medical drama with a Sherlock Holmes twist off its fall schedule and will instead bring the series back in 2026. When it returns in January, it will also begin airing an hour later in the 10 p.m. slot. The delay means fans will have to wait just a bit longer to find out what comes next after Moriarty (Randall Park) met his end, and the network's Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach is opening up about why the hot new title is being left in the waiting room for the upcoming season.

Reisenbach spoke with Deadline after CBS unveiled its fall schedule to explain some of the final decisions made regarding the roster. Watson was a curious absence after the overall success of its first run.

While Watson’s season 1 finale might have seen Stephens and Sasha share an emotional moment, star Peter Mark Kendall is not yet sure what path is best for the couple’s future. Watson's entire cast of characters is engaging, but the Sherlock Holmes re-imagining threw the entire team into disarray with its dramatic finale. Watson season 2 will soon pick up where the first outing left off, but it is not just Morris Chestnut's Dr. John H. Watson who viewers will be eager to see more of.

Mark Kendall’s interview with Screenrant saw the actor make no promises about the pair's future. After Watson’s season 1 finale, the relationship between Stephens and Sasha is a stranger place than ever before. Showrunner Craig Sweeny has already revealed that season 2 will take the finale's confession and expand on it, changing the dynamic between the duo. Per Kendall:

“I thought it was really cool.

The year dawned with a brand new medical procedural, Watson, on CBS, which chronicled events following characters from an already famous story. The CBS and Morris Chestnut-led project was a fun, contemporary spin on the legendary detective stories of Sherlock Holmes, even as Chestnut's Watson came to terms with the passing of the famous detective and best friend. Based on stories first brought to life by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in his books about Holmes, Watson Season 1 relied on one of Holmes' greatest adversaries, James Moriarty (Randall Park), to be the antagonist this season. After 13 episodes, the show would kill off Park’s Moriarty in the season finale, paving the way for a new challenge for Watson in the second season.

Watson is set to return for a second season, as it is not part of the slew of cancellations meted out by CBS in recent months. Series showrunner Craig Sweeny,...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Watson season 1 finale

While Watson season 2 might still be a few months away, the show’s star confirmed in a recent interview that filming will be underway relatively soon. It might seem like it is a little early to start thinking about Watson season 2. The Sherlock Holmes re-imagining stars Morris Chestnut as Sherlock’s famous sidekick, John H Watson, who returns to work as a doctor after the apparent death of his friend and colleague Sherlock Holmes before the series began. Although Watson might try to leave the world of mysteries behind, Sherlock’s enemies aren’t quite done with him yet.

Speaking to Screenrant, Stephens/Adam Croft’s actor Peter Mark Kendall revealed when they might start working on Watson season 2. Watson’s battle of wits against Randall Park’s Moriarty defined most of season 1’s story until Watson season 1’s shocking finale...

Watson showrunner Craig Sweeny reveals there were almost plans for a different character to die in the season 1 finale. Based on the Sherlock Holmes stories, the cast of Watson is led by Morris Chestnut's titular character, who treats patients in Pittsburgh with his unorthodox methods. In a shocking move, the Watson season 1 finale killed off legendary nemesis and principal antagonist James Moriarty (Randall Park). He was ostensibly killed by Watson, via a custom genetic illness, adding to the shock factor of the scene. However, another character could actually have died instead, and was considered in an earlier draft of the episode.

In an interview with ScreenRant, Sweeny revealed that there was a plan to have one of the twins, Adam or Stephens, not make it through their procedure. The finale sees both twins dying from an illness Moriarty created specifically for them and their genes, with the team only...

For their next act, Jude Law and Andrew Garfield are pulling off a magic trick.

The actors will star as Siegfried & Roy in the Apple TV+ limited series Wild Things, based on the podcast of the same name about the infamous magicians.

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In the Watson Season 1 finale, John (Morris Chestnut) may have closed up his Sherlock Holmes box — with Moriarty’s (Randall Park) Always and Everywhere shirt inside — but the series has yet to show us proof that his friend, the sleuth, is really dead. After all, he fell just like Moriarty did at Reichenbach Falls in the series premiere, and the villain was alive until the finale. And so when TV Insider spoke with Chestnut and executive producer Craig Sweeny about the Season 1 finale, we had to ask about Sherlock Holmes. “I can say that I couldn’t imagine doing a show set in this universe and never seeing Sherlock Holmes, but I wouldn’t answer it in any more specific way than that,” was all Sweeny would say. “What’s the fun in that? Don’t you want to watch and see what happens?” Morris Chestnut shared his take that...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for the Watson season 1 finale.As Watsonseason 1 concluded with a major twist for Randall Park's Moriarty, showrunner Craig Sweeny teases just how his fate will be felt across future seasons of the show. CBS's modern reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's influential characters sees Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) establish his own practice for peculiar cases in the wake of his partner's death. While Watson's take on Sherlock Holmes is already established to have met his end at Reichenbach Falls, his nemesis Moriarty soon reemerged in the pilot episode, with a plot to collect genetic material for a nefarious goal.

As Watson's season finale "My Life's Work Part 2" concluded with Moriarty drawing his last breath, Sweeny confirmed to TV Insider that the villain is truly dead. The showrunner elaborated by explaining that with his collection of genetic samples and having already shown...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Watson Season 1 finale “Your Life’s Work, Part 2.”] Dr. John Watson … killer?! The Watson Season 1 finale, which aired on Sunday, May 11, saw the titular doctor (Morris Chestnut) face off against the villain James Moriarty (Randall Park) in order to save one of his fellows. Moriarty used DNA against the team, targeting Adam (Peter Mark Kendall) but also infecting his twin, Stephens, and then thanks to what he had Ingrid (Eve Harlow) do — he blackmailed her with her father’s remains, after discovering she’d killed the abusive man as a teen — there was only one dose of a cure. But thanks to Ingrid then going to Watson, the doctor was able to make his own virus to use against Moriarty — and the cure, which he gave him after he helped them save Stephens, didn’t work as well as he’d hoped, he said, before sitting with the villain as...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Watson Season 1 finale “Your Life’s Work, Part 2.”] Watson began the series seemingly killing off both the amateur sleuth Sherlock Holmes and the villain James Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, with the titular doctor (Morris Chestnut) unable to save the former, his friend. The two-part finale finally brought Watson and Moriarty face-to-face — and ended deadly for one of them. Due to Moriarty’s interference, the doctors only had one dose of cure to save one of the twins, Adam and Stephens (Peter Mark Kendall), after the villain’s virus felled both. But Watson then manipulated Moriarty to force him to hand over what was needed to save the other (Stephens), after Ingrid (Eve Harlow) approached him about the villain going to her. (He blackmailed her after discovering she’d killed her abusive father as a teen.) Both twins survived, and Stephens and Sasha (Inga Schlingmann) even got together. But Watson’s...

The Watson Season 1 Finale certainly set the bar high for the medical drama.

However, if we’ve learned anything from the cast, it’s that they are always up for a challenge.

One thing viewers can count on is that they won’t soon forget that incredible twist with Randall Park‘s James Moriarty.

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As TV Fanatic promised, we have one more part from the original Morris Chestnut interview about the ending of Watson’s premiere season.

Suffice it to say, Chestnut was just as surprised as the rest of us — except he did it far more smoothly.

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Watson, both the series and the titular character, certainly veered away from audience expectations in the best way possible, but did you know John Watson was going to “let Moriarty die”?

“I didn’t know. I didn’t know until I read the script. I wasn...

Here comes 72 hours of ballyhoo and bluster about the state of the television business. Spoiler alert: Every platform making a upfront presentation this week in New York will find the way to pitch themselves as No. 1 in something.

But the network with the strongest story to tout won’t be part of this week’s parade. CBS staked out an early announcement of its 2025-26 season schedule on May 6. It’s the second year in a row that CBS has opted not to host an event during upfront week, in favor of smaller events in multiple cities.

CBS leaders George Cheeks and Amy Reisenbach took a hard-won victory lap last week as they unveiled the 2025-26 schedule. The pair made a presentation to media reporters that emphasized CBS’ biggest achievement has been to find new shows that connect with the network’s established linear audience and also stand out on...

On Sunday May 11 2025, CBS broadcasts Watson!

Your Life’s Work, Part 2 Season 1 Episode 13 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watson,” titled “Your Life’s Work, Part 2,” promises to be an intense continuation of the storyline. In this episode, the stakes are higher than ever as part of the team falls ill after being targeted in a sinister plot. The team must come together quickly to figure out how to save their colleagues before time runs out. This situation creates a sense of urgency and tension, pushing the characters to their limits.

As the team rallies to support their sick members, viewers can expect to see a mix of action and emotional moments. The bonds between the characters will be tested as they confront the dangers posed by the plot against them. Each member’s skills and determination will be crucial as they work against the clock to find a solution.

General Hospital spoilers for next week tease that tensions continue to rise as the battle of the piers continues.

Several storylines are heating up, and with the Nurses Ball around the corner, there is plenty to look forward to when Monday’s episode arrives.

The secrets lurking under the surface could blow up several lives, leaving Port Charles changed forever.

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Friday’s episode teased that there is plenty ahead regarding the adoption storyline and Sonny’s future.

Could Sidwell have gotten the best of the mobster?

Sonny Entertains Sidwell’s Offer on General Hospital

The mob has been Sonny’s business, often featured more than the hospital storylines on the ABC soap.

It looks like Sonny may be considering resigning from his mobster ways and moving into a more secure place for his family.

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General Hospital spoilers tease that Jason questions Sonny about his meeting with Sidwell.

Reasonable Doubt is gearing up for its third season, and it has added six new faces to its cast. It has also been revealed that Morris Chestnut (above) will return for season three in a recurring role. He was a series regular for season two. This decrease in airtime is due to his starring role in the CBS series Watson.

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Sister Wives Season 19 hits an emotional part of the Brown family’s story.

The back half of the TLC hit’s season deals with Garrison’s death by suicide, and offers a look at how each of the wives and Kody Brown are coping with their grief.

However, viewers are more concerned with the women and their actions than anything Kody says or does.

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There aren’t many Kody fans left, as most watch for Meri, Janelle, and Christine as they move on with their lives without him. Robyn is the only one left, making Kody a monogamist instead of the polygamist he was when Sister Wives began.

Kody has said and done some pretty terrible things, and they don’t go unnoticed. His treatment of Meri since Robyn came along has been frequently discussed.

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It’s been about five months since Hulu’s legal drama Reasonable Doubt was renewed for a third season, but sadly, no premiere date has been announced as of this writing. Nevertheless, the streamer has confirmed that filming is ongoing in Atlanta, which TV Insider reported, while also dropping a terrific casting update in the shape of Morris Chestnut. Chestnut has been most recently seen leading the CBS medical-mystery series Watson, which premiered earlier in January and has already been renewed for another run.

When Reasonable Doubt returns, Chestnut will reprise his role as Corey Cash in a recurring capacity. Corey is a talented defense attorney that Jax (Emayatzy Corinealdi) brought in to assist on a case in the show’s second season, though as a main character. Chestnut’s anticipated return coincides with the addition of several new cast members to the upcoming season, namely, Kyle Bary as Ozzie,...