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Matlock is arriving later this month on CBS, and the network has released a new preview teasing Kathy Bates in a reboot of Andy Griffith’s 1986-95 series.
Starring Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, and Leah Lewis, the series will feature “Matty” as she returns to the workforce at a prestigious law firm. The show was developed by Jennie Snyder Urman.
CBS revealed the following about the plot of the reboot series:
MATLOCK stars Kathy Bates as the 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 (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), 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 (David Del Rio) and the uber ambitious Sarah (Leah Lewis) – as she endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world. MATLOCK is a reimagining of the classic television series of the same name.
A sneak peek of the series will air on September 22nd. A preview for Matlock is below.
What do you think? Do you plan to watch the new Matlock when it arrives on CBS later this month?
Can’t wait!… Please let this show have a decent chance! Let old Matlock fans check it out & these actors to ease into their roles! Love Cathy Bates. Shouldn’t have cancelled Harry’s Law!
Never should have cancelled Harry’s Law! But if this has a decent chance, I’m all in. Kathy Bates will carry the show until everyone settles down. Please give this show a great shot to bring in fans of Matlock & these actors! Can’t Wait!!..
No, I won’t watch it. Matlock, with Andy Griffith is one of my favorite old shows! I still at times watch reruns now and to remake it with Kathy Bates, of all people just turns my stomach! This one is a BIG mistake on your part, CBS!
Love Kathy Bates! Hope the powers that be will keep this one. They cancelled Harry’s Law . . . doesn’t pay to produce good TV these days. Blue Bloods hung on longer but I guess it, too, was just too good to last.
Mediocracy is the winner these days.
Why did you cancel So Help Me Todd? It was the best! We won’t even bother watching this one since you’ll probably cancel it too!!
Can’t wait to see this show! Looks interesting and funny.