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Kathy Bates is returning to network television in another legal series. The actress previously starred in Harry’s Law, a two-season comedy-drama on NBC. This time around, she’ll be at the center of Matlock, a reboot of the Andy Griffth drama that ran for nine seasons.
The new version of Matlock stars Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years. She decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases.
Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates – the charismatic Billy (David Del Rio) and the uber-ambitious Sarah (Leah Lewis).
Kat Coiro directed the pilot from a script written by Jennie Snyder Urman. The executive producers are Bates, Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, and John Will. CBS Studios produce the series.
The new series will air on Sunday nights during CBS’ 2023-24 season. It’s unclear when the new season will begin airing, given the ongoing WGA strike.
Here’s a trailer, as well as two additional photos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VuDBnwcnN0
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(Photo by: Brooke Palmer/CBS)
What do you think? Do you remember watching the original Matlock TV series? Do you plan to check out this new version on CBS next season?
Kathy Bates is one of my favorite actresses and look forward to see this updated version. Enjoyed original.
My wife and I will be watching this show when it airs. We are looking forward to this New Show with Kathy Bates. ~ Marc
I love Andy Griffith as Matlock. Will definitely watch when it premieres
I will watch anything with Kathy Bates. Her character in Matlock sounds a lot like the one she played in Harry’s Law which I loved and still can’t understand why it was cancelled. Probably it was too good. Looking forward to this one.
I enjoyed watching the original Matlock series, with Andy Griffith. I would definitely hope to watch the new version, whenever it gets to premiere.
Kathy Bates would be soooo good as Matlock! Yes, I will watch on any network. Paramount Plus might be a good move!
Watched the trailer, looks like it will be a good show, Kathy Bates is awesome and this character is perfect for her, can’t wait to see how she brings Matlock to life. Hope the series writing is as good as the trailer, good luck Kathy Bates and cast
Looks good and glad it’s not on NBC they ruined Harry’s Law