Morris Chestnut Responds to CBS Canceling ‘Watson’ Amid TV Upheaval
CBS has canceled the medical drama Watson after two seasons. The network also axed the workplace sitcom DMV after one season.
Finales and schedules
Watson premiered on January 26, 2025. Its second season began in October and will end with a series finale on May 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, per Filmogaz.com.
DMV debuted in October as well. Its finale is set for May 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET, according to Filmogaz.com.
Cast reactions
Morris Chestnut responds publicly after the cancellation. He posted on Instagram promoting a March 29 clip where Watson reunites with Sherlock.
Rochelle Aytes, who plays Dr. Mary Morstan, shared a teaser. She called the news saddening but said viewers still have entertaining episodes ahead.
Series formats and premise
Watson cast Morris Chestnut as a Sherlock Holmes–style physician solving medical mysteries. The show mixed procedural medicine with detective elements in a House-like format.
DMV starred Tim Meadows in a single-camera workplace comedy. The series followed government agency employees in a tone similar to Parks and Recreation.
Reception and ratings
Critical response was mixed. Watson holds a 53% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while DMV sits at 65%.
Filmogaz.com TV critic Kelly Lawler called Watson derivative and criticized its logic. Lawler said DMV showed promise despite lacking a standout spark.
Industry context
The cancellations arrive amid broader TV upheaval. Paramount+ recently canceled Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Reports also flagged the end of a Hulu Buffy reboot and Apple TV’s Kristen Wiig series Palm Royale. CBS News is also seeing leadership change.
Scott MacFarlane is leaving CBS News after five years. His exit comes during post-merger shakeups following last year’s Paramount and Skydance Media merger.
Renewals and network moves
At the same time, Paramount confirmed renewals for several projects. Renewed titles include Marshals, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, Matlock, NCIS and spinoffs, Boston Blue, and FBI.
As the TV landscape shifts, CBS canceling ‘Watson’ joins other high-profile changes. Audiences can catch both final runs this spring. Filmogaz.com will continue to track developments.
