Searxng/Watson CBS TV show tv TV Watson, a medical-crime hybrid focusing on Holmes's partner, is canceled after two seasons. Explore why this fresh take on the iconic franchise didn't survive. April 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - Watson was a fresh take on the Sherlock Holmes legacy, blending medical drama with crime procedural elements, but CBS has decided to cancel the series after just two seasons. The Sherlock Holmes character remains one of the most enduring and frequently adapted figures in literature and media history, rivaled only by icons like Bram Stoker's Count Dracula.