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If you took away the charm and humor of House and added the meandering mythology of Sherlock Holmes, you’d end up with the joyless slog that is Homes on CBS. This procedural drama tries to merge the brilliance of a troubled genius detective with a dark, brooding atmosphere, but instead of feeling compelling, it ends up feeling heavy-handed and, frankly, kind of dull.
The show attempts to craft a character with a mix of sharp intellect and personal demons, but without the wit that made Hugh Laurie’s House so iconic, and the cases feel so formulaic that you could almost guess how each one will unfold. The procedural structure, while a staple of CBS dramas, lacks the energy or excitement you might expect from a show that’s trying to stand out in a sea of CSI knock-offs.
The writing leans too heavily into its dark tone-so much so that the characters’ personalities feel muted, and the usual interplay of humanizing flaws and vulnerabilities falls flat. Instead of offering any emotional resonance, the show focuses more on a drawn-out mythology, but one that’s not nearly as compelling as it thinks it is. It’s like the creators believe that making the detective’s personal life convoluted and shrouded in mystery will be enough to carry the show, but it simply drags the pace.
At its core, Watson seems to be trying to strike a balance between intriguing mystery and emotional depth, but without the energy or chemistry to make it work. The cases don’t feel particularly groundbreaking, and there’s an air of “been there, done that” with the overarching plotlines. Even the dynamic between the lead and their supporting cast feels lifeless, like the characters are reading their lines rather than bringing any real chemistry to the table.
If you’re looking for a show that balances grit with emotional depth, Watson might leave you cold. It’s not that the concept is inherently bad, but without the right mix of levity, energy, and thoughtful character exploration, it ends up being just another dark procedural-one that feels as if it’s checking all the boxes without ever delivering a truly memorable experience.