Watsonseason 2 could still see the return of a major character, despite their death. Hailing fromElementaryexecutive producer Craig Sweeny, with Morris Chestnut leading as the titular John Watson, the medical drama sees the traditional supporting character step into the spotlight after the apparent death of Sherlock Holmes.
Watsonseason 2won’t return until January 2026, but the CBS show did tie up a major thread in its first finale. Thevillainous Moriarty (Randall Park) is defeated by Watson, who makes the choice to kill his adversary. That doesn’t mean that Moriarty is gone forever, though.
In a recent interview withTV Insider, Sweeny explains why Moriarty’s death doesn’t have to be the end. Sweeny, who serves as showrunner, talks in the quote below abouthow Moriarty could return by haunting Watsonand always wanting to keep Park as part of the show:
“I definitely wouldn’t rule it out. I mean, definitely the act will haunt Watson, and you’d be a fool to say, I would never allow Randall Park to act in our show. I mean, I would love to see him again.”
What This Means For Watson Season 2
Moriarty Will Still Have An Impact
IntheWatsonseason 1 finale, the showdown between John and his nemesis comes to a head. Park’s character attempts to sabotage John’s work and divide his team, initially seeming successful. But ultimately, John gets the upper hand. What’s more controversial, though, is what Watson does with the upper hand.
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Watson decides, essentially, to let Moriarty die. It’s a decision he makes while operating on the villain. When Moriarty awakens from the procedure,Watson explains that Moriarty is too dangerous to be allowed to live. That may be true, considering what viewers know of the antagonist’s plans to let chaos take over the world.
It is the very opposite of what Watson, as a doctor, is meant to do. There will always be a question of whether his animus drove him and whether he could have handled the situation differently. That will be a driving force behind the upcoming episodes, which should provide plenty of fuel for drama.
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It Was Kind Of Stunning
For all the reasons that Sweeny mentioned, especially since he’s played by a recognizable actor, it was a shock to see Moriarty go so early. But though he may still be a haunting presence, the bold decision should allowWatsonto have its own gallery of rogues.
