Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson; diagnostically brilliant

BY SIMONE J. SMITH

“The First Five Episodes of New Series Watson are Now Available for Screening…” I’m sorry what? This article is specifically for my 90’s, 2000 babies who know exactly who I am talking about when I yell, “RICKY!”

Remember Morris Chestnut? If you were a moviegoer in the 90’s and 2000’s, you definitely do. This tall, handsome, and incredibly versatile actor burst onto the scene playing Ricky in the iconic Boyz n the Hood (1991). He was the high school running back trying to use his football skills to escape the harsh realities of his neighborhood, a stark contrast to his half-brother, played by Ice Cube, whose motivations were different.

Chestnut quickly proved he was more than just a promising newcomer. He tackled a lead role in the powerful Civil Rights drama The Ernest Green Story (1993), portraying the courage and resilience of one of the Arkansas Nine. He then showcased his range, moving between action-packed films like: Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), G.I. Jane (1997), and Half Past Dead (2002), and the charm of romantic comedies such as: The Best Man (1999), The Brothers (2001), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Breakin’ All the Rules (2004). He even took on creature features with Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) and the drama of Ladder 49 (2004).

“This is Watson unleashed. Get ready for medical mysteries, witty banter, and a whole lot of… “Elementary, my dear doctors!”

For centuries, the name Sherlock Holmes has conjured images of brilliant deduction, breathtaking chases, and the unraveling of the most perplexing crimes, but behind the world’s only consulting detective… stood another. A man of science, a man of unwavering loyalty, a man… underestimated. Prepare to witness the reinvention of an icon! Morris Chestnut IS…Watson!

Not just any Watson. This is Pittsburgh Watson. A Watson armed with Sherlock’s fortune and a parting gift – a blueprint for a medical clinic specializing in the bizarre, the baffling, the downright undiagnosable.

Watson’s team? A hand-picked group of medical mavericks, each possessing a unique blend of brilliance and eccentricity. Their mission? To crack the codes of the human body, to decipher the whispers of disease, to solve the medical mysteries that leave other doctors scratching their heads.

Adding a touch of personal intrigue, and may I say, drama? Cases referred by none other than his ex-wife, Dr. Mary Morstan, Chief of Staff at Pittsburgh’s most prestigious hospital. Talk about keeping things professional… and complicated.

So, forget the deerstalker and the pipe. This is a new era. I am not going to reveal any of the plot, or a surprise you will appreciate at the end; you are going to have to watch the show.

There was a special premiere on January 26^th, and Watson will continue with its next new episode on Sunday, February 16^th, at 10 pm ET/PT on CBS, which will be its regular time slot. In order to watch Watson live you need access to your local CBS station, which is available through traditional pay-TV providers, TV antennas, or select live TV streaming services (Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV). You can also sign up for Paramount Plus to watch the show. Opting for Paramount Plus with Showtime allows you to watch it on the platform as it airs live, though all Paramount Plus options will let you watch the show on-demand the day after it airs on CBS.

This is Watson unleashed. Get ready for medical mysteries, witty banter, and a whole lot of… “Elementary, my dear doctors!”

Yes! That’s right. Morris Chestnut. Playing… Dr. John Watson. Sherlock’s… best friend. We know. Let it sink in. It’s… unexpected. Trust us. It’s going to be… diagnostically brilliant.