The new Sherlock Holmes medical drama series, Watson, receives a slight programming change from its regular weekly time slot on CBS. Created by Craig Sweeny, the upcoming series stars Morris Chestnut in the lead role of Dr. Taking place one year after Sherlock Holmes’ death at the hands of Moriarty, Dr. Watson has opened a clinic for rare diseases, where he brings the detective mentality from his late friend to solve medical cases.
CBS set a new time for Watson. The medical drama is set to premiere on January 26th at approximately 10pm ET after the AFC championship game. Originally, the show was going to occupy the 10pm Sunday timeslot upon its debut, but CBS is moving the show to an earlier location. From February 16th, a new episode of Watson airs at 9pm on Sundaysbetween Tracker to 8 p.m. and The equalizer at 10pm
What this means for Watson
The second episode will not return for three weeks
WatsonThe premiere date of remains the same, meaning potential viewers will have to wait until after the AFC Championship Game to watch the show’s January 26 premiere. A second episode will not return until February 16thwhich will be the start of the show’s regular schedule. The Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 2nd from 8pm to 11:30pm, hence the reason Watsonthe continuation will be postponed.
Although it won’t air on CBS, the Super Bowl will also take place on medium Watsonthe first and second episodes on February 9; It’s likely that CBS wanted to avoid having the new show face what is typically one of the most-watched events of the year. This means there will be three weeks between the show’s first two episodes. That CBS is opting to stagger its premiere and place it between two renowned titles such as Tracker and The equalizerindicates the network has high hopes for its performance.
Our take on the new Watson lineup
Could potentially benefit the program
Although Sherlock Holmes is dead in the medical series, the events in Watson are still intrinsically linked to the tragedy. The upcoming series has a lot to look forward to, including Moriarty’s portrayal and seeing how he will continue to cast a shadow on Watson’s clinical practice and life. Additionally, the series explores a very interesting post-Holmes erawhich is a previously untapped time setting in Sherlock Holmes adaptations.
Because the second episode is so far removed from the first, viewers will have to wait a while after the premiere. With a strong start, the expectation for Watsonthe return can potentially be even greater. It’s a bit of a risky move, but if everything goes well, it could benefit the series led by Morris Chestnut. Word of mouth can only help, and placing it soon after tracker, one of CBS’ biggest shows, sets Watson ready for success.
Source: CBS