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Rochelle Aytes Speaks Out After 'Watson' Cancellation
The medical drama star encourages fans to tune in for the final episodes.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:42pm
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Rochelle Aytes, who stars as Dr. Mary Morstan on the CBS medical drama Watson, expressed sadness over the show's cancellation but urged fans to watch the remaining episodes. Watson, which also stars Morris Chestnut, has been canceled after two seasons due to declining viewership.
Why it matters
Watson was a relatively new CBS series that struggled to maintain its audience, leading to its cancellation after just two seasons. The show's cancellation is part of a broader shakeup in CBS's programming lineup, with several other series also getting the axe.
The details
CBS has decided not to order a third season of Watson, citing the show's declining viewership. The series finale will air on May 3, wrapping up the show's second season which will have 20 episodes total. In addition to Aytes, the Watson cast includes Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, and Ritchie Coster.
- Watson was canceled on March 27, 2026.
- The series finale will air on May 3, 2026.
The players
Rochelle Aytes
An actress who stars as Dr. Mary Morstan on the CBS medical drama Watson.
CBS
The television network that aired and canceled the series Watson.
Morris Chestnut
An actor who stars as John Watson on the CBS medical drama Watson.
Robert Carlyle
A recurring guest star on Watson who plays Sherlock Holmes.
What they’re saying
“I am saddened by the news of our cancellation, but we still have a handful of entertaining episodes for you!”
— Rochelle Aytes, Actress
What’s next
The series finale of Watson will air on May 3, 2026, wrapping up the show's two-season run on CBS.
The takeaway
The cancellation of Watson is part of a broader programming shakeup at CBS, which has also canceled other series while renewing and greenlighting new shows. The medical drama struggled to maintain its audience, leading to its demise after just two seasons on the network.
