‘Watson’ Delivers a Shocking New Sherlock Holmes Twist Before Series Finale
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What To Know
- The penultimate episode of Watson ends with a shocking reveal about Sherlock Holmes.
- The upcoming series finale teases the arrival of a figure from Watson and Sherlock’s past, with Eddie Izzard guest starring as Sebastian Moran.
Who knows what’s going on on Watson anymore? Well, maybe. We’re actually not too surprised at the latest twist when it comes to Sherlock Holmes (Robert Carlyle), who seemingly returned from the dead only to be a symptom of Dr. John Watson’s (Morris Chestnut) glioblastoma he’s reluctant to treat. But the penultimate episode of the series — it was sadly canceled after two seasons — delivered yet another twist in that story. Warning: Spoilers for Watson Season 2 Episode 19 ahead!
Just as Nurse Carlin DaCosta (Margot Bingham) is proposing to Shinwell Johnson (Ritchie Coster) after he’s a great support during an HIV scare after an incident treating a patient, he’s interrupted because he’s needed the ER” “There’s some guy down there, and he’s in bad shape. We don’t know who he is, we don’t know why he’s here, but he’s holding a piece of paper and it’s got your name on it and your phone number.”
DaCosta encourages Shinwell to go, promising they can finish later, like on the days off he’s talked her into taking. “Please don’t come to your senses while I’m down there,” he asks before he leaves.
And when he gets down to the ER, he’s shocked to see none other than Sherlock Holmes, whom they’d all assumed was really dead and just a byproduct of Watson’s tumor, sitting on a gurney, looking rough and confused. “My god,” Shinwell says, walking over. “Sherlock? Guv? Are you alright?” Sherlock looks at him and asks, “Do I know you?”
So does Sherlock have amnesia? Can we trust that he’s being honest? What will Watson’s reaction to seeing him be?
It does have us thinking about the Watson series finale logline for “The Cobalt Fissure,” airing on Sunday, May 3: “A seemingly random murder outside of UHOP sets the stage for the arrival of someone from Watson and Sherlock Holmes’ past.” Eddie Izzard guest stars as Sebastian Moran. Did Sebastian find Sherlock recently or has known where he’s been this entire time?
We’ll have to wait and see. For now, head to the comments section with your predictions about the finale. Did you suspect Sherlock was really alive all this time even after Watson’s brain tumor reveal?
Watson, Series Finale, Sunday, May 3, 10/9c, CBS
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I am just so sad that this series has been canceled.
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Would be great if another station took Watson over to them as has been done with a few other great shows cancelled by their Station!
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I wish another station would. Paramount plus should
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G
I really hope they bring back Watson I realize it has been canceled which is a bad idea I get so tired of the CBS higher ups deciding to cancel great programs and give us foolish nonsense which some people like . Well now you realize why viewership is down Keep Watson on air Maybe another network/streaming service will pick it up
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P
I loved this series. It was different than most. Great cast.
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I’m sad Watson was canceled, I enjoyed the show and all the drama. CIA not so much!
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M
It doesn’t matter who’s still alive or not, the fact is that a truly interesting, different show is ending. I am saddened and disappointed that CBS has allowed this to happen.
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G
Why do they cancel the interesting, well played series, great story lines and actors and replace with junk shows. Primary reason I do not watch many shows on CBS. It is at the bottom of channels l watch, but I have really enjoyed Watson.
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K
Loved this series! So sad they are cancelling another intelligent series!!!!
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I could be wrong but I thought they had enough time once the cancellation was announced, to do a series finale instead of just leaving you hanging with the standard cliff hanger. I really would like to see a completion to the show
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K
I'm hoping a nother Company takes it over 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞😔
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J
They kind of ruined the "surprise" when the opening credits listed Robert Carlyle as guest star. It was just a matter of when and where he was going to appear.
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The finale promises to leave enough loose ends to hang a squadron. Maybe TV producers ought to get guaranteed development of a series finale put into all contracts.
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K
Typical of CBS to cancel a good show and keep crappy shows. I LOVED Watson!
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Why in the world is CBS cancelling another great show? Watson is one of the best shows there are! It keeps your attention and I really look forward to it every week! What a stupid move!! Please rethink this decision and keep it on the air!!
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I have lots of thoughts, but my biggest is my disappointment in CBS. They've canceled a really good series instead of promoting it. I've lost my will to be loyal to CBS thanks to their pulling the rug out from under fans again. Leaving us with no closure to the engaging story lines on Watson which will have no end. For what? An aging LL Cool J on yet another rendition of NCIS? I don't think I'll bite on this one. After all, they canceled NCIS Hawaii leaving open a major new storyline.
I'm tired of being strung along by networks.
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I love Watson!! It never fails when CBS gets a good show/series they always cancel it. They have a great show and cast with Watson so what do they do? They cancel it after just the second season. Will be looking forward to their excuse as to the cancelling. AAs far as I'm concerned CBS is really starting to SUCK BIG TIME!! Why don't they cancel some of their crap shows like Survivor, America's Culinary Cup, Elsbeth , DMV or some of their sporting events or NCIS anything. All their sporting events do is disrupt regular programming. Like I said they SUCK!
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It was obvious Sherlock was not real because he would only appear when no one else was around. Ofcourse the first couple of times I thought he was real. But then as he kept on showing up, it started feeling weird.
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With the exception of the cancellation of Colbert, which was long overdue (IMHO only), the canceling of so many good shows this year really goes to show how ill equipped Bari Weiss is. Another intelligent show is cancelled. Do we really need NCIS:NY (even though I really like LLCoolJ and Scott Caan)? They could have put LLCoolJ as the new head if Gary Cole leaves in NCIS, or as a new "DiNozzo"; Caan could have joined FBI - I'd love to see him play against Scola. CIA sucks, honestly. I held high hopes for that one with Tom Ellis as lead, but sadly no. I am happy for Marshals and hope to see it continue. Disappointed they canceled DMV; it took me awhile to warm to it, but it's sassy. Well, at least I still have Matlock, Marshals, Elsbeth and Tracker!
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