Six months after the suspected death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes by Moriarty (as shown in the trailer below), John Watson has resumed his medical career and, after recruiting a team of genius doctors, is running a clinic in Pittsburgh that treats rare disorders. But will the past catch up with him?
Read on to find out how to watch "Watson" from anywhere with a VPN.
Episode 1 of "Watson" premieres on Sunday, January 26 on CBS at 10 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT/ 3 a.m. GMT and will be available to stream everywhere on Paramount Plus from Monday, January 27, with new episodes weekly from February 16.
► Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. GMT (Mon.) / 12 p.m. AEDT (Mon.)
• U.S. — CBS (via Fubo) / Paramount Plus
• CAN — Global/ Stack TV
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Given that we see him in the trailer plunging into the water to save Holmes and that his clinic is named after his former partner, it seems inevitable that the past might still have something to say.
*SPOILER ALERT* And that may or may not include Moriarty (who, to say the least, has a well-earned literary reputation for making unwanted appearances).
Meanwhile, Watson's day job involves driving the crack team of medical professionals and experts he has assembled to solve medical mysteries - as he puts it, "Our patients don't need doctors. our patients need detectives" and "Solve a mystery, save a life."
So keep reading to discover where to watch "Watson" no matter where in the world you are today — and potentially for free!
How to watch 'Watson' online in the U.S.
"Watson" is a CBS original, so will air on their channels and platforms.
If you already get CBS on your cable plan or TV antenna, then tune in from 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on Sunday, January 26 to catch the premiere of "Watson". It airs straight after the Bills vs Chiefs game, so could be delayed if coverage overruns.
Subsequent episodes – which start on February 16, skipping Super Bowl Sunday – will air at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
If you're a cord cutter, Fubo is a good cable-alternative way to get CBS, with plans starting from $79.99/month for 200+ channels. Plus, if you haven't used it before, you can take advantage of the 7-day free Fubo trial.
The show will also be streamed on Paramount Plus. The Paramount Plus with Showtime plan costs $12.99/month but there is also the more affordable Essential tier option for $7.99/month, which will allow you to watch things once they've aired.
If you're currently outside of the U.S. but have one of these subscriptions, you can still watch "Watson" on your usual service by using a VPN.
How to watch 'Watson' from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and struggling to access your usual subscription?
You can still watch "Watson" from wherever you are thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market — find out why we love it in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.S., and want to view your usual American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Paramount Plus or your chosen service and watch "Watson" as you would at home.
How to watch 'Watson' in Canada
Canadians can watch "Watson" live on Global from Sunday, January 26 at 10 p.m. ET, then on the same schedule as the U.S. afterwards. It will also be available to stream on Stack TV.
However, Canadians who are abroad but still want to catch the show on their usual domestic streaming platform can do so with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Watson' in the U.K
Brits can watch "Watson" on Paramount Plus in the U.K. The first episode lands on Sunday, January 26.
If you're traveling to the U.K. and wish to watch your domestic stream to catch the show then you can use a VPN to do exactly that and avoid geo-restrictions. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Watson' in Australia
"Watson" will stream exclusively in Australia on Paramount Plus from Monday, January 27.
Away from Australia? You'll need to download NordVPN or another high quality alternative to stream "Watson" as though you were back at home.
'Watson' - Cast
Morris Chestnut as John Watson, a physician who heads the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Eve Harlow as Ingrid Derian, a highly-skilled neurologist
Peter Mark Kendall as Stephens Croft and Adam Croft, identical twin brothers and infectious disease and functional medicine specialists
Inga Schlingmann as Sasha Lubbock, specialist in rheumatology and immunology
Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson, a former criminal from London who works as the clinic's administrative aide
Rochelle Aytes as Mary Morstan, East Coast surgeon and Watson's ex-wife who serves as the clinic's medical director
'Watson' - Episode list
Episode 1: "Pilot" (January 26)
Episode 2: "Redcoat" (February 16)
Other episodes TBA
'Watson' - Trailer
'Watson' FAQ
Where have we seen Morris Chestnut before?
His first big break was as Ricky in "Boyz n the Hood" in 1991 and he later starred in action films "G.I. Jane" (1997) and "Half Past Dead" (2002) and also romantic comedy "Two Can Play That Game" (2001) and "Ladder 49" (2004). In terms of TV work he is best known for the roles of D.D.A. Hakeem Rashad in "Goliath" (2018), FBI Agent Will Keaton in "The Enemy Within" (2019) and Dr. Barrett Cain in "The Resident" (2019-2021).
Where was "Watson" filmed?
"Watson" was shot in Vancouver at locations including The Bridge Studios and the University of British Colombia campus but some exterior scenes were shot in Pittsburgh (where show is set).
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