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 Since Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in the 19th century, the forensic detective and his sidekick, Dr. John H. Watson, have been enduring figures in world literature and other media, including television. Recently, BBC’s “Sherlock” and CBS’s “Elementary” put successful spins on the beloved characters of Holmes and Watson. Now, “Elementary” writer-producer Craig Sweeny is offering a new (and completely unrelated) take on Dr. John Watson. While Lucy Liu played Dr. Watson in “Elementary,” in “Watson,” veteran actor Morris Chestnut stars as the title character. Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the series follows the brilliant, self-assured doctor six months after the death of his best friend, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was killed by the malicious Professor James Moriarty (a rather shocking guest star). Though Chestnut is more than up to the task, a confused pilot and forced Sherlock lore make for a shaky start. “Watson” begins with the death of Sherlock Holm...