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Watson

Series, 2025, Modern day, Set in Pittsburgh, after Reichenbach

Watson is #23 of 26 in release order and #26 of 26 in chronological order in the Sherlock Holmes.

The story

A year 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. However, he soon finds that his old life is not done with him yet.

Where to watch Watson

Watson is streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube TV in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.

Ratings

IMDb 5.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 53%

Where it fits

• Release order: after Enola Holmes 2, before Sherlock & Daughter.
• Chronological order: after Elementary, the last.

What to watch before Watson

Nothing. Watson (2025) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own. Watson itself is optional in the Sherlock Holmes order.

Cast

• Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson
• Eve Harlow as Dr. Ingrid Derian
• Peter Mark Kendall as Dr. Stephens Croft / Dr. Adam Croft
• Inga Schlingmann as Dr. Sasha Lubbock
• Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson
• Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan
• Riley Orr as Croft Twin
• Robert Carlyle as Sherlock Holmes
• Rachel Hayward as Detective Lestrade
• John Cassini as Dr. Ivan Ferry
• Noah Mills as Beck Wythe
• Karen Robinson as Brenda the Battle Axe

Created by Craig Sweeny.