Why Sherlock Needs a Watson a.k.a. Why We Need Sidekicks
Geek History Lesson
Jason Inman
4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 21 January 2025
⏱️ 73 minutes
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Summary
Sherlock Holmes may be the world’s greatest detective, but even he can’t do it alone. In this episode of Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into Why Sherlock Needs a Watson—or as we like to call it, Why We Need Sidekicks! From Dr. John Watson to Robin to Samwise Gamgee, we explore why the greatest heroes always have someone by their side and how these partnerships make stories stronger.
We’re also celebrating the upcoming premiere of WATSON on CBS & Paramount Plus, debuting January 26, 2025! Starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, this new take on the iconic character is one you won’t want to miss. And here’s the best part: our very own Jason was a staff writer on the show! So, we’re joined by someone who has actually written Dr. Watson themselves to discuss what makes this character so timeless and important. Grab your magnifying glass, call your favorite sidekick, and join us for this deep dive into the power of partnerships in storytelling!
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| 0:00.0 | Is there a duo more well known than Sherlock Holmes and John Watson? |
| 0:18.9 | Don't say Batman or Robin because they are arguably the blueprint for Batman or Robin. |
| 0:24.1 | Jason. |
| 0:25.2 | Well, I mean, that's the answer, though. |
| 0:26.9 | Batman and Robin are more well known than Sherlock and Watson at this point. |
| 0:30.9 | Sherlock and, I mean, Batman and Robin are the modern Sherlock and Watson. |
| 0:34.5 | That's honestly, like, they're literally, they're literally the 20th century version of the |
| 0:40.3 | 19th century Sherlock and Watson. |
| 0:42.8 | So I guess the real question, I'm going to put a question back to you. |
| 0:45.7 | Sure. |
| 0:46.3 | By the way, Sherlock and Watson did exist into the 20th century. |
| 0:48.7 | No, but you get what I'm saying. |
| 0:49.8 | I'm teasing. |
| 0:50.2 | When you look at like that was the period of their most famous. I guess the real question here is who's going to be the 21st century Batman and Robin? |
| 0:59.2 | Ooh, that is a good question. |
| 1:01.0 | Who will be also the 21st century version of Sherlock and Watson? |
| 1:05.5 | Like who is going to be those two characters? |
| 1:07.7 | Yeah, with the proliferation of media the way it is. |
| 1:10.0 | Because we keep making that really, |
| 1:12.6 | like really awesome smart person |
| 1:14.4 | and emotional heart pal. |
| 1:19.5 | I'm sure. |
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