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Watson

2025 – 2026Show2 seasons33 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic544.5Rotten Tomatoes53%49%

A profoundly sad, moving drama series about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 33 episodes · best: S2E5 "Lucky" 8.3

Episodes

7.3
8.0

Story

Solve the puzzle. Save the patient.

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.

Feels like

  • Post-Moriarty Mystery
  • Melancholic Character Study
  • Medical Procedural Drama
  • Psychological Trauma Exploration
  • Modern Sherlockian Legacy
  • Grief and Recovery Narrative
  • Investigative Thriller
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Crime Solving with a Conscience

Cast

24 of 176 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Larry Teng, Jennifer Lynch, Clara Aranovich
Written by
Craig Sweeny, Teresa Tuan, Charly Evon Simpson
Produced by
Scott Graham, Geoffrey Hemwall
Music by
Paul Leonard-Morgan

Everyone

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Facts

January 26, 2025 · May 3, 2026 · Ended

First aired
January 26, 2025
Last aired
May 3, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 33 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!, Justice by Other Legal Means, "Eureka!" Moment +9

  • Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!
  • Justice by Other Legal Means
  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • Obfuscating Disability
  • Abusive Parents
  • Queer Establishing Moment
  • Internal Reveal
  • Miscarriage of Justice
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Namesake Institution
  • Professor Guinea Pig
  • Clear Their Name

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Watson?"

Questions about Watson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Watson?

Paramount+YouTube TV

In the United States, Watson streams on Paramount+ and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Watson worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 54).

Is Watson okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Watson use?

Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Justice by Other Legal Means"Eureka!" MomentObfuscating DisabilityAbusive ParentsQueer Establishing MomentInternal RevealMiscarriage of JusticeShell-Shocked VeteranNamesake InstitutionProfessor Guinea PigClear Their Nameand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!, Justice by Other Legal Means, and "Eureka!" Moment.