US Edition‘Watson’ Canceled: Drama Will Not Return for Season 3
CBS canceled Watson after two seasons and DMV after one due to low ratings, as it renews 12 dramas and picks up new series for the 2026-27 season.
- On Friday, March 27, 2026, CBS canceled the sophomore drama Watson and freshman workplace comedy DMV, finalizing its scripted lineup for the 2026-27 season.
- Their survival faced long odds as Watson suffered declining ratings after moving to a new Monday berth, while DMV struggled with inconsistent multi-platform viewership despite solid linear performance.
- Watson recently drew 3.1 million viewers for the episode "Wrongful Life," while both series will conclude their runs this May with finales airing on May 3 and May 11.
- CBS has already renewed 12 dramas for next season, including Marshals and CIA, while new series Cupertino starring Mike Colter and Einstein headlined by Matthew Gray Gubler join the 2026-27 lineup.
- Ahead of the April 15 schedule unveiling, executives finalized cancellations after gaining confidence in new pilot orders, including the vampire comedy Eternally Yours, which received an enthusiastic early response.
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‘Watson’ Canceled: Drama Will Not Return for Season 3
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