New images fromWatsonseason 1 reveal a first look at John’s new love interest, who is set to be introduced in the upcoming two-part season finale. Thecast ofWatsonincludes a multitude of memorable characters, from Morris Chestnut’s titular clinical geneticist, to his team of doctors. This includes Ingrid Derian (Eve Harlow), Stephens and Adam Croft (Peter Mark Kendall), Shinwell Johnson (Ritchie Coster), and Mary Morstan (Rochelle Aytes). Mary in particular is the main character’s estranged wife, who he still has some feelings for, but that hasn’t resulted in anything permanent.
Now,TVLinehas released images of John’s new love interest in the final episodes ofWatson,revealing she’ll be portrayed by Tika Sumpter. The actor will be playing Laila, a caring oncologist who isn’t afraid to speak her mind when disagreements with the main character arise. She will appear in both episodes of the two-part season finale, airing Sunday, May 4 and Sunday, May 11. The episode itself will see the team get sick due to “a sinister plot,” while John works on a new project. Check out the new images below:
Randall Park will also be returning as Moriarty in the two-part finale.
What Tika Sumpter’s Casting Means For Watson’s Season 1 Finale
A Strong Addition For The Season’s Final Stretch
Sumpter is best known for her role as Candace Young in Tyler Perry’s crime drama soap operaThe Haves and the Have Nots. She later went on to star in comedies like theRide Alongmovies, but alsowon the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for playing Michelle Obamain the biopicSouthside with You. Some of her later roles include starring as Alicia Johnson in theBlack-ishspinoffMixed-ish, and portraying Maddie Wachowski in theSonic the Hedgehogmovies. This many strong roles makes her a fitting addition toWatson.
As for her role in the episode, it sounds like Laila’s skills as a doctor could prove important as the team falls ill. The way her character is described as interacting with John means they’ll likely meet on a professional level, prior to hitting it off as a romantic couple.It’s also unknown if this will be her only appearance on the show, especially sinceWatsonseason 2has been confirmed. Depending on how the episode plays out, it will determine the potential of her character to have an overarching storyline with the protagonist.
Our Take On Tika Sumpter’s Role In Watson
She Could Be A New, Recurring Face
Depending on how well Laila and John hit it off, Sumpter could be flexing her acting abilities across more than just the show’s two-part season finale. While it’s unclear if she really will come back forWatsonseason 2, the possibility is open for now, given how attached she’s going to become to the main character. Regardless of the longevity of her role, her talent means she’ll no doubt deliver a memorable performance that aids in elevating the show’s harrowing final storyline.
