Since Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in the 19th century, the forensic detective and his comrade, Dr. John H. Watson, have been enduring figures in global literature and other media, including television. Recently, the BBC’s “Sherlock” and CBS‘ “Elementary” both put successful spins on the beloved Holmes and Watson characters. Now, “Elementary” scribe and producer Craig Sweeny is delivering a new (and wholly unrelated) take on Dr. John Watson. While Lucy Liu portrayed Dr. Watson on “Elementary,” on “Watson,” veteran actor Morris Chestnut stars as the titular character. Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the series follows the self-assured and brilliant doctor six months after the
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