Draft:Watson (TV series)

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Watson
GenreMedical drama
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS

Watson is an upcoming American medical drama that is scheduled to premiere in the 2024–25 season on CBS.

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Development[edit]

On October 3, 2022, it was announced that writer Craig Sweeny was to develop a television series based on Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional character Sherlock Holmes.[1] CBS Studios will partner with Aaron Kaplan to develop the concept.[1] Watson was given a series order on January 3, 2024.[2]

Sweeny, who worked on the earlier CBS Sherlock Holmes program Elementary, wrote the pilot.[3]

Casting[edit]

On January 3, 2024, Morris Chestnut was cast as Dr. John Watson in the lead role.[2]

Release[edit]

Watson is scheduled to premiere in the 2024–25 season on CBS.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (October 3, 2022). "Dr. Watson Drama Series In Works At CBS From Craig Sweeny & Kapital Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 3, 2024). "CBS Orders Watson". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (January 3, 2024). "'Watson' Drama With Morris Chestnut a Go at CBS". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Otterson, John (January 3, 2024). "CBS Orders Medical Drama Starring Morris Chestnut as Sherlock Holmes Character Dr. John Watson". Variety. Retrieved January 11, 2024.

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