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By Joly Herman
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Sometimes-bloody medical mysteries in 'Sherlock' spin-off.
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Why Age 13+?
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What's the Story?
In WATSON, Doctor John Watson (Morris Chestnut) witnesses his friend Sherlock Holmes plunge to his death by a Swiss waterfall. Watson dives to try to rescue him but is swept downstream, suffering a serious head injury. When he gains consciousness in a Swiss hospital, he's attended by a strongman (Ritchie Coster) who tells him he's inherited enough money to open a medical clinic. Six months later in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Watson's clinic is taking patients. But is there more to the inheritance than meets the eye?
Is It Any Good?
A lot of backstory is slapped together in a short amount of time in this sleek effort. If the Watson music sounds familiar to Sherlock fans, it's where the similarities stop: Watson doesn't have the depth or delivery to match the 2010 hit.
There are some mysterious workings beyond the operating theater that might grab the attention of patient viewers. Families who like dark mysteries can find more sophisticated options.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about communication in Watson. How does having a brain injury affect Watson's perceptions? Is he able to communicate his reality to his colleagues?
Without curiosity the doctors wouldn't be motivated to find solutions to the problems ailing their patients. What strikes your curiosity?
Doctors in this show work to solve medical mysteries. How does their teamwork make their process better? What happens to the team when someone fails to tell the truth?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 26, 2025
- Cast : Morris Chestnut , Eve Harlow , Tommy O'Brien
- Network : CBS
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : STEM , Book Characters
- Character Strengths : Communication , Curiosity , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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