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In its first season, Matlock was one of CBS’ most-watched series, outperforming many of the network’s established shows. Will the series continue to be a winner for the network or, will the ratings fall in the show’s sophomore year? Will Matlock be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.
A reimagining of the 1980s and 90s legal drama of the same name, this Matlock TV series stars Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, and Leah Lewis. David Del Rio, Justina Machado, Sam Anderson, and Aaron Harris recur. Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Bates) is a brilliant septuagenarian who succeeded in her younger years and decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm now that she’s widowed. She uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker thirsty for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (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: charismatic Billy (Del Rio) and the uber-ambitious Sarah (Lewis). Matty good-naturedly takes ribbing for having the same last name as the classic TV lawyer. In reality, her real name is Madeline Kingston and she is wealthy and a happily married grandmother. She’s grieving the loss of her daughter who died from an opioid overdose and is seeking retribution.
