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Season 1 – Matlock

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Brilliant septuagenarian Madeline "Matty" Matlock, who, after achieving success in her younger years, decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Matty is assigned to Olympia, a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia's ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. Matty works alongside the firm's younger associates -- the charismatic Billy and the uber ambitious Sarah -- as she endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world.
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Matlock — Season 1

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Case closed -- this Matlock reboot is a winner thanks to the ever reliable Kathy Bates and the intriguing wrinkle it puts on the legendary series' original concept.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Occasionally, the storytelling wrings the emotions a little too blatantly, but that’s offset by an underlying arc that makes you reconsider Matty and adds a thriller element. Crafty move, crafty show. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 30, 2024 Full Review Ben Travers indieWire Finally, a reboot that’s not a reboot, a revival that’s not a revival, and a new incarnation of I.P. that doesn’t require you to know the difference between those two distinct words. How refreshing! Well, it was refreshing. For a few weeks. Rated: B- Oct 17, 2024 Full Review Alison Herman Variety A meta spin on the reboot, one that allows for a respectful distance. By acknowledging the elephant in the room, the new version can keep the Southern drawl and courtroom reversals while changing almost everything else. Oct 17, 2024 Full Review Neely Swanson Beverly Hills Courier There is only one reason to watch this show, and it is Kathy Bates... Oct 21, 2024 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said Bates’ Matlock appears to be grandmotherly, but appearance is not reality. Bates brings unusual complexity, humour and that winning persona. The series honours older women, the hapless victims of addiction and the idea that life is good. Rated: 4/4 Oct 2, 2024 Full Review Maggie Fremont TV Guide Matlock is still very much a broadcast TV legal drama, and it's not reinventing anything here, but this twist certainly gives the show a little bit of edge. Oct 1, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter K Kathy Bates and a strong supporting cast make this show a joy to watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review David R So many series and movie "reboots" and "rebrands" and "reimaginings" these days are just so gut wrenchingly awful but ... I mean ... It's KATHY BATES! And then just the other day the Boomer and the two Zoomers in the house were debating "True Grit: John Wayne or Jeff Bridges?" and I mentioned something about not being able to recall the last time I saw Jeff's brother Beau in something and then "WHOOP there he is".😮🤣👏👏👏 I'm so excited to see where this goes. It's been a long time since a new show on "legacy network" television has made me feel this good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Karen D Excellent. Just excellent. Almost slipped by this show until I saw Kathy Bate’s name on it and knew it had to be worth a watch. Sure enough, it did not disappoint. Great story line, great writing, great acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Debbie F Kathy Bates is the cutest grandma-type character! It is enjoyable to watch! Plot is good, but I’m mostly intrigued to see how she unravels the law firm. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Sandy L Wow! I didn't know what to expect. And I got the unexpected: great writing, acting and pacing. It's so compelling, not only because of the cases but the sub plot is intruguing. I'm obsessed. You will be too. And I love that Bates plays a75 yo that crushes the boomer bullsh**. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Pet Midgets 4 Another IP gender swapped because women apparently aren’t creative enough to create roles for women so just piggyback off the hard work of men. Kathy Bates is a legend, but she isn’t Andy. This isn’t even close to being Matlock in anything other than name. It’s a crime procedural they couldn’t get through without a nostalgic boost, so they tagged the name Matlock. Atleast it’s more believable than an old overweight latifah replacing Denzel as asskicking badass, so that’s a positive note for the show. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2024 Pilot After achieving success in her younger years, brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock uses her unassuming demeanor to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm, Jacobson Moore. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2024 Rome, in a Day Olympia and the aptly nicknamed "Team You Three" take on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager whose family claims he's been wrongly accused of murder; Olympia and Julian disagree on a parenting matter. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2024 A Guy Named Greg Matty's rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case by a woman claiming she was sexually harassed by her boss; the firm's jury consultant and master lie detector, Shae, joins the case. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2024 The Rabbit and the Hawk Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife. Details Episode 5 Airs Thu Nov 7 Claws A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Details Episode 6 Airs Thu Nov 14 Sixteen Steps As Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a death due to contaminated baby formula, their past work on the investigation gives glimpses into what led to their divorce; Matty's overwhelming stress causes her to consider quitting. Details
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Season Info

Director
Marie Jamora, Brad Silberling, Kat Coiro
Executive Producer
Kathy Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, Kat Coiro
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Lieber, Nicki Renna, Michelle Leibel, Sara Rose Feinberg, Jennie Snyder Urman
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2024