Morris Chestnut Wants Lucy Liu on Watson: Here’s Why It’s a Genius Move

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The iconic character Sherlock Holmes, first introduced by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has left an enduring mark in literary history. Over the years, this character has been reinvented and reimagined numerous times. Currently, there are two distinct interpretations of the character on television today: the period drama “Sherlock & Daughter” airing on The CW, and CBS’s contemporary medical series titled “Watson”.

The upcoming television series continues a contemporary reinterpretation of the characters, originally seen on CBS, that was developed by Craig Sweeney, who also worked on Elementary. Streamable with a Hulu subscription, this show deviated from tradition by casting Holmes’ partner as female, portrayed by Lucy Liu. Now, Morris Chestnut, the current Watson, has expressed interest to Deadline in having his predecessor appear on the new series, which I find delightful. He stated…

I’m making an effort to locate her and invite her onto our program, as it would indeed be wonderful if we could secure her appearance.

Chestnut, who is not only an executive producer on the show Watson, openly stated that there are no ongoing discussions regarding Lucy Liu’s appearance at the moment. However, he expressed his genuine intent to make it happen for the show. Such a move would undoubtedly be exciting for fans, as many viewers of Watson might have been prior fans of Elementary, where Lucy Liu was a cast member.

The story of Watson takes place after Sherlock Holmes’ well-known demise at the Reichenbach Falls. The central character operates a clinic where he addresses medical puzzles that leave other physicians baffled, much like the series ‘House, M.D.’, which in turn was influenced by Holmes.

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Lucy Liu could take on a new character yet excel as a prominent guest star. A possible scenario is for the actress to portray a patient of the week, struggling with an enigmatic illness that puzzles Watson and his team during that specific timeframe. If plans for Watson’s second season include recurring roles, there may be an opportunity for Liu to delve deeper into a longer narrative arc.

Regarding Liu, she was recently inquired about rejoining the cast of Elementary. She didn’t express a strong desire to come back, but she did mention that she had a good time during her stint on the show, which aired for seven seasons from 2012 to 2019. Therefore, it seems possible that she might consider appearing in a spin-off or similar project if offered the opportunity.

If Charlie’s Angels character seems eager to dive into a fresh universe with Sherlock and Watson, there is ample opportunity for them to discover an appropriate setting. We are aware that Watson Season 2 won’t premiere until early 2026, leaving the showrunners with sufficient time to decide on their creative direction.

Essentially, I’m eager to find out if the upcoming series introduces two Watsons before it presents us with this world’s Sherlock Holmes. Morris Chestnut hints that such a day may arrive eventually, but the specific timeline remains uncertain. For now, you can stream Chestnut’s show by subscribing to Paramount+.

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2025-06-17 04:37