Coster stars in CBS’s Watson, blending Sherlock Holmes lore with modern-day mysteries
Summary
– Ritchie Coster, known from The Walking Dead, stars in CBS’s Watson
– The series reimagines Dr. Watson solving medical and personal mysteries
– Premieres January 26, 2025, on CBS and Paramount+
Ritchie Coster, widely recognized as Pope in The Walking Dead, will star in the upcoming CBS series Watson, a modern medical drama inspired by the Sherlock Holmes universe. Created by Craig Sweeny, the show premieres January 26, 2025, following the AFC Championship Game and streams on Paramount+.
Watson picks up six months after Sherlock Holmes’s death at the hands of Moriarty. Dr. Watson, portrayed by Morris Chestnut, has returned to his medical career, running a rare disorders clinic. But with Moriarty’s unexpected return, Watson is drawn back into solving complex mysteries, blending his detective skills with modern medicine.
Coster plays Shinwell Johnson, a reformed criminal working as the clinic’s administrator. The character, rooted in Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, adds a compelling layer to the series. Rochelle Aytes joins as Mary, Watson’s ex-wife and the clinic’s director, alongside a talented ensemble cast featuring Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, and Inga Schlingmann.
Coster, known for his roles in The Walking Dead, Tulsa King, and The Dark Knight, continues to captivate audiences with his versatility. His upcoming projects include the action thriller King Ivory, exploring the real-world impact of fentanyl trafficking.
