The new Sherlock Holmes medical drama series,Watson,gets a slight schedule change in regard to its regular weekly time slot on CBS. Created by Craig Sweeny, the upcoming series stars Morris Chestnut in theheadline role of Dr. John Watson. Taking place a year after Sherlock Holmes' death at the hands of Moriarty, Dr. Watson has opened up a clinic for rare diseases, where he brings his late friend’s detective mindset to solving medical cases.
CBShas set a new time slot forWatson. The medical drama is set to premiere on January 26 at approximately 10 p.m. ET following the AFC Championship Game. Originally, the show was going to occupy the Sunday 10 p.m. slot after its premiere, but CBS is moving the show to an earlier place. Starting from February 16,a new episode ofWatsonwill air at 9 p.m. on Sundays, in betweenTrackerat 8 p.m. andThe Equalizerat 10 p.m.
What This Means For Watson
Second Episode Won’t Return For Three Weeks
Watson’s premiere date is staying the same, which means that potential viewers will have to wait until after the AFC Championship Game to catch the show’s debut on January 26.A second episode won’t return until February 16, which will be the start of the show’s regular time slot. The Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 2, from 8 to 11:30 p.m., hence the reason whyWatson’s continuation will be delayed.
Though it is not airing on CBS, the Super Bowl will also take place in betweenWatson’s first and second episodes on February 9; it is likely CBS wished to prevent the new show from going up against what is typically one of the most-watched events of the year. This means that there will be three weeks between the show’s first two episodes. That CBS is choosing to stagger its premiere, and put it between two establishedtitles likeTrackerandThe Equalizer, indicatesthe network has high hopes for its performance.
Our Take On Watson’s New Schedule
It Could Potentially Benefit The Show
Even though Sherlock Holmes is dead in the medical series, the events inWatsonare still intricately linked to the tragedy. The upcoming series has many things to look forward to, including its depiction of Moriarty 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 era, which is a formerly untapped time setting inSherlock Holmesadaptations.
By having a second episode so far away from the first, viewers will have to wait a little after the premiere. With a strong beginning,the anticipation forWatson’s return could potentially be even higher. It’s a slightly risky move, but if everything works out, it could benefitthe Morris Chestnut-led series. Word of mouth can only help it, and its placement right afterTracker,one of CBS' biggest shows, setsWatsonup for success.
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Watson follows Dr. John Watson a year after Sherlock Holmes' demise as he leads a clinic for rare disorders. Despite his return to medical practice, Watson is drawn back into the mysteries and challenges of his past, suggesting that his association with Holmes is far from over.
