- This page is about the reboot of the original series. For the original series, see Matlock (television series).
Matlock is an American legal drama television series that premiered with a sneak peek on September 22, 2024, before its timeslot premiere on October 17 on CBS. The show was developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. It is a gender flipping reboot of the original Matlock TV series, which starred Andy Griffith.
Cast and characters[]
Main[]
- Kathy Bates as Madeline "Matty" Matlock / Madeline Kingston, who claims to be a widowed, inexperienced ex-lawyer raising her grandson and in need of money, who takes a job at the law firm Jacobson & Moore, working with Olympia, a senior partner at the firm who becomes Matlock's boss. The pilot episode reveals that she is in fact Madeline Kingston, a wealthy woman whose husband is still alive. Madeline and her husband are raising their 12-year-old grandson after his mother overdosed on opioids. Madeline sought the job at the firm because she believes a partner there—either Olympia, her soon-to-be ex-husband Julian, or her father-in-law, Senior—hid documents related to how the opioid crisis could have been averted and she hopes to expose them.[1]
- Skye P. Marshall as Olympia, a junior partner at Jacobson & Moore who becomes Matlock's boss. In the pilot episode, she is in the midst of divorcing Julian while aiming at a senior partner role with the support of her father-in-law. Olympia is reluctant to take Matty under her wing.
- Jason Ritter as Julian, a senior partner at Jacobson & Moore. In the pilot episode, he is in the midst of divorcing Olympia and engaged in a major settlement action involving a large pharmaceutical corporation.
- David Del Rio as Billy, a novice associate at Jacobson & Moore working with Olympia
- Leah Lewis as Sarah, a novice associate at Jacobson & Moore working with Olympia
Recurring[]
- Beau Bridges as Senior, a managing partner at Jacobson & Moore, father of Julian and soon-to-be ex-father-in-law of Olympia. He is guardedly supportive of Olympia's career and efforts to develop a new revenue stream for the firm, reminding her of his perspective that father-in-law is a forever role.
- Andrea Londo as Simone
Episodes[]
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Production[]
Development[]
On January 31, 2023, it was announced that a remake version of Matlock was in development, and Jennie Snyder Urman signed on to write a pilot episode to be aired by CBS. Urman is expected to executive produce alongside Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, and Kathy Bates.[2] On May 9, 2023, the Matlock remake was given a series order. The series is developed by Urman.[3] John Will and Kat Coiro were added as executive producers. Coiro also directed the pilot.[4] Production companies involved with the series are Sutton Street, Cloud Nine, and CBS Studios.[5] Matlock has been moved to the 2024–25 season due to strike-related production delays.[6] It was later reported that it was an 18-episode order.[7]
Casting[]
Upon the pilot order announcement, Bates was cast to star.[2] Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, and Leah Lewis joined the main cast upon the series order announcement.[3] On February 8, 2024, Beau Bridges was cast in a recurring capacity.[8] On August 20, 2024, Andrea Londo joined the cast in a recurring role.[9]
Bates has said that Matlock is to be her final role before retirement.[10]
Broadcast[]
Matlock premiered with a sneak peek on September 22, 2024, before its timeslot premiere on October 17 on CBS.[11]
Reception[]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 95% approval rating with an average rating of 7.9/10, based on 22 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "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."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 73 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[13]
References[]
- ↑ Stenzel, Wesley (September 22, 2024). "Kathy Bates breaks down that massive Matlock premiere twist" (en).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Andreeva, Nellie (January 31, 2023). "CBS Orders Pilots For 'The Good Wife' Spinoff 'Elsbeth' Starring Carrie Preston & 'Matlock' Reboot With Kathy".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bell, BreAnna (May 9, 2023). "'Matlock,' 'Good Wife' Spinoff 'Elsbeth,' and Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. Comedy Ordered to Series at CBS".
- ↑ White, Peter (May 9, 2023). "'Matlock', 'Elsbeth' & Wayans' Family Comedy 'Poppa's House' Ordered To Series At CBS".
- ↑ "Series order"
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2023). "Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays".
- ↑ "Bates"
- ↑ "Beau Bridges Joins CBS' 'Matlock' In Recasting" (February 8, 2024).
- ↑ Petski, Denise (August 20, 2024). "Andrea Londo Joins CBS' 'Matlock' In Recurring Role".
- ↑ Soloski, Alexis (September 8, 2024). "In 'Matlock,' Kathy Bates Takes One Last Case". The New York Times.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (July 13, 2024). "CBS Fall Premiere Dates: 'Blue Bloods' Final Episodes, 'FBI' Trio, 'Matlock' Reboot, 'Survivor' & More".
- ↑ "Matlock". Box Office Mojo. Template:Cbignore
- ↑ "Matlock: Season 1". Metacritic. Template:Cbignore
