Watson

A year after Sherlock Holmes dies at Moriarty's hand, Dr. John Watson tries to rebuild a quieter life by returning to medicine and leading a clinic for rare disorders. He buries himself in patient care and clinical routines, hoping steady work will soften the loss. But fragments of his former life keep turning up, nudging him toward unresolved questions about Holmes and the criminal world that shaped them. The show tracks Watson as he juggles the demands of his patients with investigations that echo old partnerships, testing his loyalties, his recollections of Holmes, and the professional limits he thought he’d set, all while grief and suspicion linger.

Watson premiered in 2025, created by Craig Sweeny and starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson. The series retools Arthur Conan Doyle's characters, positioning Watson as the lead and leaning into medical drama as much as mystery.

As of early 2026 the show hasn't claimed major awards or high-profile nominations. It did receive attention at genre-focused outlets and fan discussions, but no Emmys or Golden Globes have been reported. Smaller festivals or critics groups may have issued nods, but none are widely noted.

Chestnut's casting and the decision to place Watson at the center prompted discussion about representation, race, and who gets to embody classic characters. The series fed ongoing interest in Holmes reworkings, generating online debate over faithfulness versus reinvention and whether a medical focus shifts the franchise's tone.

Critical and audience response has been mixed, reflected in a 4.925/10 average from 53 votes, with praise for Chestnut's lead performance alongside criticism of pacing and plotting. Reviewers pointed to effective mood and emotional weight, and the show repeatedly addresses grief, medical ethics, legacy, trauma, and how past crimes linger.