CBS’s new medical drama series Watson has finally premiered and fans are eager to learn all about its filming locations. Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the series follows Dr. John Watson as he navigates life after Sherlock Holmes’ death while also dealing with Moriarty’s lingering threat. Now, many are eager to learn where Watson was filmed.
Here is all the information fans need to know about where the Watson series was filmed.
List of all filming locations where the Watson series was shot
The Watson filming locations blend real-world landmarks with studio sets, creating an immersive backdrop for the show. While some sequences were shot in Pittsburgh to maintain authenticity, much of the production took place in Vancouver, Canada.
The Bridge Studios, Burnaby, Canada
The Bridge Studios in Burnaby served as a major filming site. It houses many interior sets, including Watson’s Holmes Clinic. This renowned studio has previously hosted productions like Once Upon a Time, Jumanji, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
The UBC campus is home to the Holmes Clinic and Watson’s Central Hospital. The exterior shots of the Clinic featured in the show were filmed at UBC’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Additionally, UBC has previously hosted notable movie productions such as The Butterfly Effect, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Fantastic Four (2005).
Cecil Green Park House, Vancouver
Located within the UBC Endowment Lands, the Cecil Green Park House flaunts a beautiful Tudor-style heritage look. It is famous for hosting weddings and public events. The location showed up at the end of Watson’s debut episode.
Roberto Clemente Bridge, Pittsburg
As the show itself is set in Pittsburgh, some of the filming took place in the Steel City. One of the locations used is the Roberto Clemente Bridge, also known as the Sixth Street Bridge, which was originally built in 1819.
New episodes of Watson air on CBS every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.
