Watson Episode 9 recap: Will Ingrid join Moriarty?

CBS's popular new drama Watson, offers a fresh and modern spin to the famous character of Dr. John Watson, originally known as Sherlock Holmes’ closest companion. In this reimagined version, Watson is portrayed by Morris Chestnut and is no longer in the shadow of the legendary detective.

Instead, he takes center stage as a dedicated medical professional. The story picks up six months after Sherlock Holmes’ tragic death at the hands of Moriarty, and Watson is still grieving the loss.

Trying to honor his late friend’s legacy, Watson opens a special clinic in Pittsburgh named the Holmes Clinic, which focuses on treating rare and mysterious medical conditions. As the story continues, the show dives deep into John's personal grief and new professional journey.

While running the clinic he assembles a team of talented doctors including Dr. Ingrid Derian, Dr. Sasha Lubbock and twin brothers Dr. Stephens and Dr. Adam Croft. These characters have been playing a major role in the CBS show as it also focuses on their personal and professional struggles.

The latest episode 9 "Take a Family History" explores Dr. Ingrid Derian’s backstory finally, revealing the real reason behind her constant guilt and her mysterious connection to that eerie lakeside spot she always visits.

Keep reading for a detailed recap of the episode.

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Watson Episode 9 recap: Ingrid's secret past finally comes to light

If you've been wondering about Dr. Ingrid's secretive relationship with Gigi, this recap has got you covered! As seen in Watson Episode 9, a flashback scene explains how Gigi fell from a balcony and this accident marked the beginning of Ingrid's pursuit of a medical career with obsessive determination.

But there’s more to it. Ingrid has been hiding the fact that Gigi is her sister. When Gigi’s condition becomes critical Ingrid is forced to bring her to the clinic, putting her job and their secret at serious risk.

It’s also revealed that Ingrid had been testing risky treatments on Gigi behind the scenes, hoping for a medical breakthrough but the consequences begin catching up fast.

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Trauma and trust issues take center stage in Watson Episode 9

As the episode progresses, John also learns about Ingrid's past actions. He isn't just disappointed by how Ingrid has been lying to the team but also because of the ethical lines she has crossed.

To Ingrid, it felt right to experiment on Gigi since she just wanted her sister to recover. However, from a doctor's point of view Ingrid went too far. John is shocked to learn how she has been giving Gigi different muscle relaxants like succinylcholine and now she is even more "vulnerable" than before.

Ingrid then explains the situation to Gigi, but she supports her sister as all she was doing was trying to help Gigi achieve her dream. However, now Gigi's health has deteriorated and with Ingrid's secret out, the doctor will have to face the repercussions of it.

The flashback scenes also disclose that the sisters have endured trauma due to their abusive father. This again became a reason for Ingrid to keep fighting for Gigi, even if it required crossing the line.

Meanwhile, other characters like Dr. Sasha Lubbock and Dr. Stephens Croft hint at a romantic relationship gradually building between them. Later, Ingrid confronts Mary about the past as she wasn't able to cure Gigi's paralysis.

Their intense conversation ends with Mary informing Ingird that she only has two months to find a job. When Ingrid says she's not looking for another position, Mary responds by saying:

"If you don't find another job within two monthsf, if you're not gone from UHOP forever, then you're fired. I've never forget that night. And I never will. But you can't be around here anymore."

Later, Watson also tells Ingrid that he cannot help or trust her anymore.

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Moriarty’s plans move forward in Watson Episode 9

By the end of the episode Ingrid’s life is falling apart from all sides. Her sister’s health is getting worse, her job is at risk and people are starting to question the choices she’s made. On top of all that, she doesn’t even realize she might be stepping straight into a trap set by Moriarty who is quietly pulling strings behind the scenes.

Watson Episode 9 "Take a Family History" concludes suggesting Ingrid's troubles are just the beginning of the upcomcing chaos. Not only has she faced a setback in her career but her actions have ultimately paved the way for John's biggest enemy.

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