In a recent article in TVLine, the trailer offers a glimpse into the character’s journey and hints at a familiar yet intriguing twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes narrative starring Morris Chestnut (The Bestman Holiday, Boyz in The Hood).

The new series is set six months after the death of Sherlock Holmes, a key event that continues to haunt Dr. Watson.

CBS released the highly anticipated trailer on Wednesday, showcasing Chestnut as Dr. John Waston, the head of a clinic specializing in rare disorders. In the trailer, Waston proclaims, “The story of our lives is written inside of us before we’re ever born, “while examining red blood cells through a microscope.

Devoted to solving medical mysteries, he emphasizes, with the motto, “Solve a mystery, save a life,” Dr. Watson reveals his focus on unraveling complex medical cases, making him not just a doctor but a detective at the heart of the show who has gathered a team of brilliant doctors, as he asserts, “Our patients don’t need doctors. Our patients need detectives.

Dr. Watson is grappling with his own trauma: A flashback reveals him in the woods, watching as Sherlock struggles with an armed assailant before plunging into a raging river.  “I was trying to help him,” Watson recalled, reflecting on the haunting memory. “Sherlock didn’t have to die.” The Holmes Clinic, named in honor of his friend, serves as a constant reminder of Sherlock’s legacy.

As Watson gears up for its premiere in January, it promises to offer a fresh, captivating twist on the beloved Sherlock Holmes mythos. With Chestnut stepping into the role of the dedicated yet haunted Dr. John Watson, the series is set to explore not only complex medical cases but the emotional scars left by a loss that still echoes. As the show delves into Watson’s quest for redemption and healing, it will undoubtedly draw viewers in with its mix of mystery, drama and personal stakes. Fans of the Sherlock Holmes universe and newcomers alike will have much to look forward to when the series debuts on CBS.