I had not been interested in this- until now. He was great in Once Upon a Time.

https://tvline.com/casting-news/watson-robert-carlyle-cast-sherlock-holmes-season-2-1235480616/

Sherlock Holmes' Shocking Return In Watson Explained By Star (https://screenrant.com/watson-sherlock-holmes-death-robert-carlyle/)

Watson actor revealed whether fan theories regarding Sherlock Holmes' death are correct.

Something I never would have considered just six months ago: Watson has basically been added to my schedule. I have seen all but two episodes of season 2's first half.