CBS cancels *Watson* after two seasons; the Sherlock Holmes-inspired medical drama starring Morris Chestnut ends May 3.
- April 27, 2026
AceShowbiz - Watson has been canceled by CBS after running for two seasons, with its upcoming season two finale serving as the series finale. The final episode is scheduled to air on Sunday, May 3, at 10/9c, marking the end of the network’s Sherlock Holmes-inspired medical drama.
The drama starred Morris Chestnut as John Watson, a physician struggling with the loss of his close friend, Holmes. Each episode followed Watson and his team of medical fellows as they unraveled complex medical mysteries that had stumped other doctors.
Season two introduced the character of Holmes in physical form, portrayed by Robert Carlyle, known for his work on "Once Upon a Time." Holmes claimed to have faked his death, but his appearances only when Watson was alone led viewers to speculate that he might be a hallucination, reflecting Watson’s fragile mental state.
The cast also included Rochelle Aytes, Peter Mark Kendall, Eve Harlow, Inga Schlingmann, and Ritchie Coster. Alongside Watson, CBS also canceled its freshman comedy series "DMV."
Fans of the series may be disappointed there won’t be a third season to continue exploring the unique blend of mystery and medical drama that Watson offered. Viewers are invited to share their thoughts on the show's cancellation in the comments.