'Watson' Secures Season 2 Renewal Following Strong Ratings
The CBS drama, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, has been renewed midway through its first season, with a two-part finale set for May 2025.
- CBS officially renewed 'Watson' for a second season, citing its consistent ratings success and multiplatform viewership growth.
- The series premiered in January 2025 after the AFC Championship game, achieving 18.7 million multiplatform viewers for its debut episode over five weeks.
- Morris Chestnut leads the cast as Dr. John Watson, with Randall Park guest-starring as Moriarty and Matt Berry voicing Sherlock Holmes in this reimagining of the classic detective universe.
- 'Watson' blends medical mystery and drama, focusing on Watson's leadership of a rare disorders clinic while grappling with personal and professional challenges.
- The first season will conclude with a two-part finale airing on May 4 and May 11, completing its 13-episode run.