Following the death of Sherlock Holmes at the hands of the dastardly Moriarty, Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) leaves London for Pittsburgh to resume his medical career in this new PBS spinoff. Keep reading as we explain how to watch Watson online and from anywhere.
Watch Watson online
Putting his newly-minted investigative skills to good use, Watson opens a clinic specialising in the treatment of rare diseases. And if the notion of a modern medical drama inspired by the work of Arthur Conan Doyle seems familiar, you may just be one of the millions of viewers of Hugh Laurie smash hit, House. But while this may seem well worn ground, the intriguing part is that this new drama comes from Craig Sweeny, the man behind CBS’ previous ‘Sherlock in modern day’ show, Elementary. And while both Elementary and House were contemporary retellings of Holmes’ story, Watson is squarely focused on the good doctor himself. Although, we wouldn’t be surprised if Moriarty’s work isn’t quite finished.
A look down the cast list will reassure fans of the world’s greatest detective that this interpretation is still steeped in the lore, with Ritchie Coster on board as Shinwell Johnson, originally an informant for Holmes and Watson, here an administrative assistant in the medical practice with a few shady connections, while Rochelle Aytes plays Mary Morstan, Watson’s eventual wife in the novels, but his ex and the clinic’s medical director in this adaptation.
Set to be another curious twist on the Sherlock legend, read on, as we make watching Watson online and from anywhere elementary.
How to watch Watson from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch Watson, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It’s a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
Use a one of the best VPNs to watch Watson from anywhere:
How to watch Watson online in the US
How to watch Watson online in Canada
Can I watch Watson online in the UK?
At time of writing, there is no confirmed release information for Watson in the UK. We’ll be sure to keep you posted when we know more.
US viewer in Blighty? You can still stream the show on your usual streaming service from abroad by using a VPN.
How to watch Watson online in Australia
Watson is set to stream on Paramount Plus down under, with the first episode due to land on Monday, January 27.
Traveling outside Oz? As detailed above, if you’re overseas you’ll struggle to connect to any of the streaming services you usually use. The solution? Try using a VPN as per our guide above.
All you need to know about Watson
Watson trailer
When is the Watson release date?
Watson will arrive in the US and Canada directly following the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 26. It’s expected to air around 10pm ET / 7pm PT. It’ll arrive in Australia the following day. A UK release date is TBC.
Watson episode schedule
There’s no confirmed episode count for Watson at present, but here’s what we know for now:
- Episode 1: “Pilot” – Sunday, January 26
- Episode 2: “Redcoat” – Sunday, February 2
Who is in the cast of Watson?
- Morris Chestnut as John Watson
- Eve Harlow as Ingrid Derian
- Peter Mark Kendall as Stephens Croft and Adam Croft
- Inga Schlingmann as Sasha Lubbock
- Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson
- Rochelle Aytes as Mary Morstan
What can we expect from Watson?
The official synopsis from CBS reads: “Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders six months after the death of his friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes, at the hands of Moriarty. 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”
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