A detective drama that has been compared to the acclaimed series Sherlock is now available for streaming. Titled Watson, the show premiered in 2025 and was created by Craig Sweeny. It centers on Dr. John Watson from Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, blending medical drama with detective elements.
Starring Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut takes the lead role in Watson, which marks the second television adaptation of the Holmes stories following Elementary. Despite the similarities, the two shows are unrelated, though some creative team members overlap.
Series Synopsis
The official synopsis reads: "Six months after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty, Dr John Watson resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. 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. Watson is a medical show with a strong investigative spine, featuring a modern version of one of history's greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries."
Critical Acclaim
Elle magazine described Watson as a "heartwarming" mystery series that "is the new Sherlock." On Rotten Tomatoes, one viewer praised the show: "I am a die-hard Sherlock Holmes fan, I have read every work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and as a fan, THIS IS BRILLIANT! I adore the references and how they stick to the characters while exploring how they'd behave in a modern world. Clever medical mysteries, a beautifully written drama; if you don't like it at first, keep watching it gets better and better. The cast is wonderful; they have entertaining banter. Please watch it if you haven't already."
Another reviewer added: "To me, this was a cross between Sherlock and House. Both shows are an amazing watch, so to combine them is great." A third commented: "I just watched the first episode of Watson, and I enjoyed it! I think it’s a good cast, great visuals and Morris Chestnut. I like the play on Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty. I’ll continue to watch, and I think it’s going to be a thrilling and interesting show to watch."
Where to Stream
Watson is available to stream now on NOW TV, with two series ready for viewers to binge.
