Episode 2 of BC-filmed CBS medical mystery series Watson, starring Morris Chestnut in a new spin on Sherlock Holmes’s famous partner, airs tonight in its regular Sunday night time slot after Tracker.
Watson had a special premiere on January 26th after the most-watched AFC Championship game on record,, when nearly 58 million tuned in to see the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills in a close game.
The special premiere retained almost 10 million of the NFL audience in the U.S.
Six months after the presumed death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty, Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) resumes his medical career as the head of a Pittsburgh clinic funded by Holmes and dedicated to treating rare disorders.
And there’s a twist.:
Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though – Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century.
We learned in the season premiere that Randall Park, who usually plays a nice guy, is the villain Moriarty in this iteration.
And it was reported later that Matt Berry from What We Do in the Shadows will be the voice of the presumed-dead Sherlock Holmes.
Watson filmed its version of the death of Sherlock Holmes at North Vancouver’s Capilano Fishery on June 17th.
After fans criticized Vancouver for not playing a good Swtzerland, showrunner Craig Sweeney joked — “I I know, I know, it’s a very lush representation of Switzerland, the rainforest version of Switzerland.”
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What is episode 2 about?
A man with a bullet in his brain claims to be a Scottish soldier, hiding dark secrets. Watson investigates while searching for Mary’s new lover and helping Ingrid overcome her lying tell.
The “Medical Detectives”:
Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, head of a Pittsburgh clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders.
Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan, one of the best surgeons on the East Coast, and the Medical Director of the hospital. She is also Dr. Watson’s ex-wife.
Peter Mark Kendall as twins Dr. Stephens Croft and Dr. Adam Croft. Stephens specialized in infectious diseases at John Hopkins while Adam excelled in athletics, until an injury led him to functional medicine at Boston University.
Eve Harlow as mysterious neurologist Dr. Ingrid Derian, whose ruthless and sometimes questionable practices remind Watson of his late friend Sherlock Holmes.
Inga Schlingmann. as Dr. Sasha Lubbock, who double-boarded in rheumatology and immunology. Dr. Watson recruited her from one of the world’s most prestigious genetics clinics.
Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson, a Brit and tough guy who serves as an “administrative aide” at the new clinic and is acting as a spy for Moriarty.
Watson started production in Vancouver in mid-June last year after a week shooting in Pittsburgh as Pittsburgh.
Watson Season One:
Filming dates: June 17 2024 – November 22 2024
Showrunner: Craig Sweeny
Cast: Morris Chestnut, Rochelle Aytes, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Eve Harlow, Inga Schlingmann.
Recurring: Randall Park.
Voice of Sherlock Holmes: Matt Berry.
Soundstages: The Bridge Studios.
Producers: Kapital Entertainment, CBS Studios.