Rochelle Aytes Speaks Out After ‘Watson’ Cancellation
What To Know
- CBS has canceled the medical drama Watson after two seasons due to low viewership, with the series finale set to air on Sunday, May 3.
- Star Rochelle Aytes expressed disappointment over the cancellation but encouraged fans to watch the remaining episodes.
- The show, starring Morris Chestnut as John Watson, struggled with ratings, averaging 2.86 million viewers, a 44% drop from last season.
Rochelle Aytes is bummed that CBS canceled Watson, in which she stars as Dr. Mary Morstan. But she’s still encouraging the medical drama’s fans to tune in to the last episodes.
“I am saddened by the news of our cancellation, but we still have a handful of entertaining episodes for you!” Aytes wrote in an Instagram reel as she shared a teaser for Sunday’s new episode.
Watson devotees learned yesterday CBS had canceled the series, declining to order a third season. The network’s decision to give the green light to a second season of CIA sealed Watson’s fate, according to Deadline.
The Hollywood Reporter reports the Watson series finale will air on Sunday, May 3, at 10/9c, corroborating earlier reports that Season 2 will boast 20 episodes.
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Watson — which TV Insider pegged as a broadcast program at risk of cancellation — stars Morris Chestnut as John Watson, a doctor solving medical mysteries with his colleagues at the Holmes Clinic for Diagnostic Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Aside from Aytes, the Watson cast includes Eve Harlow as Dr. Ingrid Derian, Peter Mark Kendall as Drs. Stephens and Adam Croft, Inga Schlingmann as Dr. Sasha Lubbock, and Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson.
The series has received the lowest average viewership totals of all scripted CBS series this season, with an average of 2.86 million viewers, down more than 44 percent from last season, according to TV Series Finale.
CBS has also canceled its sitcom DMV but renewed the comedies George & Mandy’s First Marriage and Ghosts and the dramas Boston Blue, Elsbeth, FBI, Fire Country, Marshals, Matlock, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, Sheriff Country and Tracker, as well as the aforementioned CIA. The network has also given the green light to two new series, the procedural drama Cupertino and the legal drama Einstein.
Sunday’s all-new episode of Watson, titled “A Third Act Surprise” features another reunion between John and his seemingly-resurrected (and possibly hallucinated) friend Sherlock Holmes (recurring star Robert Carlyle).
“Watson and the fellows race to save the life of a young woman who needs a lifesaving kidney donation,” CBS says in an episode description. “Meanwhile, Sherlock returns to help crack unsolved cases in Pittsburgh.”
Watson, Sundays, 10/9c, CBS
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M
Watson is one my favorite shows & I've been watching since the first episode & I LOVE IT! I believe if they had never changed the day that this wouldn't be happening! It's such a shame that a great show like Watson has been canceled!!!! Loved All the actor's & actresses! Also, why can't another network or app pick it up? With so many people loving the show & actually learning from it that would be the best thing for another network or app to pick it up! I will love ❤️ & be very sad 😢😭 that it's ending.
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N
I liked Watson. It was a good show. Who did the pool? Take off the stupid reality shows
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K
I liked Watson as well. But, I agree that the 10pm time slot on Sunday night sealed its fate. I'm sure if it had stayed on Monday, the viewership would have been much better. Sad to see it go. I do wish CBS would axe the stupid game shows and reality shows as well. Who watches that crap anyway.
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L
I love Watson! It's a brilliant show. It's actually one of the only shows on CBS I watch. Guess I won't be watching CBS anymore.bsSo sad cbs is taking it off the air and keeping reality shows and game shows on. The dumbing down of America
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D
I really like watson,it sticks when they put it on sunday night 10 pm is the cancelation spot! Couldn't they bring it back in mid season like they do some shows? I m going to it!
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A
Show is good, really didn’t get a chance, always was interrupted GIVE THE SHOW A CHANCE!! IT IS INTERESTING!!
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B
Watson is my favorite show!! I love hearing about all the different kinds of rare disorders and diseases that they explore each week. I love Morris Chestnut, he is so handsome to look at and is believable in this role. I hope another network picks it up and makes you regret this decision. This show was a winner until you changied its date and time then threw it away. YOUR and unfortunately OUR loss! SO SAD!!
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K
I enjoy Watson. How do they determine how many people watch a show. It's one I keep up with and am very disappointed they are canceling it
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D
That is a great show and now they will put something stupid in its place. I think we will get rid of this channel.
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G
Very disappointed that Watson is being cancelled. It’s a really good show and most of the characters are likable. One of the few shows that continues to be about the sub matter of the show. Maybe if it was more about LGBTQ than mystery medical it would have lasted.
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M
I cannot believe Watson is being cancelled. If CBS could get their stuff together and air shows when they are supposed to be aired I guarantee ratings would not be low. We record Marshall’s tracker and Watson every Sunday and 9 times out of 10 the shows run over because of 60 minutes. It’s not a Watson thing it’s a cbs thing. Cancel tracker, that show has gotten so boring.
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G
watson is the only show worth watching on CBS. I’m so sad that it’s being canceled. I’m watching more shows on NBC and ABC now
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L
My husband and I Love Watson...
CBS is Dumbing down America..... Will not Watch anything on CBS......Everytime a great show comes on, then it gets cancelled... You should have put Watson on in. Different day or time....
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J
They renew Elisbeth and cancel Watson. The collective IQ of America is declining.
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S
I agree with fellow watchers! The 19 pm spot on Sunday is where all shows go to die!!!!! Maybe you should take 60 minutes off the air instead! Or maybe Survivor!!! That’s a reality check!!! Please save Watson and but it back on Monday night. Or put it on during the summer!!!!
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H
One of my favorite shows. Hate that u r cancelling it n leaving shows like dmv on.
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B
I am extremely saddened by Watson being discontinued. I am not a big fan of most television but I found this show to be very intense and captivating. It was one of the few shows I looked forward to watching. I feel if the day hadn't been changed and if perhaps it could have been put in a 9:00 pm slot then there would have been a much larger audience. I have many friends that weren't able to stay up and watch it due to having to work the next day. The show was extremely intelligent unlike most of the extremely stupid shows on currently. Oh well what can be done at this point. The good shows seem to always get cut.
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K
Watson is our favorite show!! Boo 😒
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J
Watson was one of the only intelligent shows still on television. I guess they just want the dumb shows, no actual thinking involved.
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A
I’m extremely shocked and disheartened that Watson has been cancelled in favor of all the asinine shows on now. I looked forward to watching every episode. It had great educational, gritty yet realistic human content. The actors were phenomenal as well. I hope another network will see the value in this series and aquire it. Please reconsider!
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G
I looked forward to watching the show each week. My heart is broken because it’s been cancelled. I guess the show was to family friendly, no sex, violence, etc… Bring it back!!!
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G
I'm SO upset Watson was canceled. It's my favorite show. So disappointed 😞
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C
I've been watching Watson from the day it began. I am so disappointed that the series has been canceled. I agree if it had not changed from Monday they would've lost their viewers.
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M
Oh and if Watson is cancelled we no longer have any reason to watch CBS on Sunday! Maybe another network can pick it up
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W
Not happy. Love this show.
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L
Love Watson. On so late. Take off reality shows and fire country. Put it on at a reasonable time.
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S
Please do not cancel Watson, it is one of the best shows on regular television… I hate when there is a wonderful show and you guys just yank it off…. Do the right thing and keep it on, there are so many shows that are not half as interesting as Watson…
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J
Put on for Watson and Marshall
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J
Give it a chance. Watson
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J
Keep asking for series Watson to come back
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J
Will always watch when on. Bring back
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J
I loved this show and watched on Rocu paramed
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J
I loved Watson and always watched. Please bring back soon.
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T
I think this is so stupid, canceling Watson !!!!!!! I've watched this since it came on TV. I think it's very interesting how they figure out what the diagnosis's are on those patients, also has a very heart warming storyline. But look, we'll keep Geoge and Mandy's First Marriage, and Ghosts. Two series that are really stupid...Only teens probably watching George and Mandy, and Ghost, we don't live that way. At least Watson was a learning show I think. You all take everything off that is good....🤬🤬🤬🤬
I know DMV was canceled, but I just can't figure out how it was considered to be on TV!!!!!!
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D
Do Not Cancel Watson!!! I love this show and look forward to watching it weekly. I love the team for the gene clinic. The show is entertaining and informative. I've learned new things watching this show. Also, it's great to watch a medical show that isn't about constant death. Advertise and better promote the show to bring your viewers back and add new ones.
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S
We are disgusted that CBS isn’t continuing Watson! We love all the characters and the acting and storylines have been one of our favorites!
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S
I this show such a shame
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M
I agree with the TV Community Guidelines. Great job 👏
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G
Maybe she’ll go back to the new and improved SWAT😜
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