
Robert Carlyle is set to play Sherlock Holmes in the second season of CBS’ drama series Watson, according to Variety. The Scottish actor, known for his roles in Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and Once Upon a Time, will appear in a recurring guest role opposite Morris Chestnut’s Dr. John Watson.
Season 1 of Watson followed Dr. Watson as he opened a clinic specializing in rare conditions following Holmes’ apparent death during a confrontation with Moriarty (played by Randall Park). Throughout the season, Holmes only appeared as a hallucination, voiced by Matt Berry. However, Season 2 brings a major twist: Sherlock Holmes is revealed to be alive.
According to the official synopsis, Watson “faces an unexpected twist when Sherlock Holmes, who was presumed dead, resurfaces, forcing him to confront a buried secret from his past — one that lies hidden within his own body.” Showrunner Craig Sweeny expressed excitement over Carlyle’s casting, calling him “the mighty Robert Carlyle” and praising his history of iconic roles. Sweeny noted, “He now steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes.”
Carlyle is the second actor to portray Holmes on CBS in recent years, following Johnny Lee Miller’s seven-season run in Elementary. The new season also stars Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann, and Rochelle Aytes.
Morris Chestnut previously hinted in interviews that he believed Sherlock was still alive, and now the storyline confirms that suspicion. The return of Holmes is expected to reshape the dynamic and deepen the emotional arc of Watson’s character.
Watson Season 2 premieres Monday, October 13 at 10/9c on CBS and streams the following day on Paramount+.
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