Watson (TV series)
From Sherlock Holmes Encyclopedia
For the other usages of "Watson", see Watson (homonymy) |
" | A year after the death of his friend and Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career at a clinic dedicated to the treatment of rare diseases, but his old life is not over. — IMDb description of the series [1] |
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Watson is an upcoming american TV series. It will tell the story of John Watson's investigations in a hospital setting in modern days, as he returns to work a year after the death of his friend Sherlock Holmes at the hands of his sworn enemy Moriarty.
Conception[edit]
" | We are thrilled to feature such a beloved character from the world of Sherlock Holmes at the center of this series and have it brought to life by Morris Chestnut in a fresh and unexpected take on the immortal doctor. Craig Sweeny’s bold new vision for the complex Dr. Watson deftly interweaves rich character storytelling with edge-of-your-seat medical mysteries. — Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment |
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The series was created by Craig Sweeny, one of Elementary' scenarists. The aim of the series was to create a universe where Sherlock Holmes was not at the center, according to CBS president Amy Reisenbach. In this version, Sherlock Holmes was killed by Moriarty during their duel. [2]