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Matlock

Allies. All lies.

7.0IMDb143 votesWorth your time
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2024 –2 seasons · 35 episodesTV-14Returning series
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Who's in it

Cast

The principal ensemble across the run of the series.

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Madeline 'Matty' Matlock

35 eps

Skye P. Marshall

Skye P. Marshall

Olympia Lawrence

35 eps

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Julian Markston

35 eps

David Del Rio

David Del Rio

Billy Martinez

26 eps

Leah Lewis

Leah Lewis

Sarah Franklin

35 eps

Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

Edwin Kingston

34 eps

Aaron D. Harris

Aaron D. Harris

Alfie Kingston

31 eps

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Howard 'Senior' Markston

21 eps

Colleen Camp

Colleen Camp

Sherleen

1 eps

Patricia Belcher

Patricia Belcher

Emmalyn Belvin

9 eps

Hal Williams

Hal Williams

Autry Tucker

2 eps

Jordyn Weitz

Jordyn Weitz

Kathryn Lawrence-Markston

11 eps

Shelby Mayes

Shelby Mayes

Annie Edwards

8 eps

Eme Ikwuakor

Eme Ikwuakor

Elijah Walker

14 eps

Yael Grobglas

Yael Grobglas

Shae Banfield

11 eps

Natalie Ceballos

Natalie Ceballos

Defense Counsel Veronica Cabrera

2 eps

Martin Garcia

Martin Garcia

Karl

2 eps

Bella Wholey Ortiz

Bella Wholey Ortiz

Claudia Ortega

5 eps

Abhinav Gopisetty

Abhinav Gopisetty

Riku

2 eps

Piper Curda

Piper Curda

Kira Yu

4 eps

Henry Allen

Henry Allen

Courtney Lawrence-Markston

10 eps

Marnee Carpenter

Marnee Carpenter

Ellie Kingston

6 eps

Francisco Chacin

Francisco Chacin

Stuart Gray

6 eps

Melissa Bergland

Melissa Bergland

Rosie Martin

2 eps

Andrea Londo

Andrea Londo

Simone

7 eps

Sale Taylor

Sale Taylor

Lucius Brown

2 eps

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Bitsy

3 eps

Andrew Ghai

Andrew Ghai

A.D.A. Andrew Park

3 eps

Deana J. Becker

Deana J. Becker

Judge Meira Bjornstad

2 eps

Rae DeRosa

Rae DeRosa

Kennedy Ogden

2 eps

Marley Shelton

Marley Shelton

Lydia Reed

2 eps

David Gautreaux

David Gautreaux

Judge Travis Bryant

2 eps

Dani Deetté

Dani Deetté

Clara Clark

2 eps

Jim Hanna

Jim Hanna

Juror 32

2 eps

David Fumero

David Fumero

Dino

2 eps

Felisha Terrell

Felisha Terrell

Tina

2 eps

Ariel Eliaz

Ariel Eliaz

A.D.A. Dewey

2 eps

Dennis LaValle

Dennis LaValle

Judge Thomas Abbott

3 eps

Niko Nicotera

Niko Nicotera

Joey Danza

8 eps

Eddie Aguirre

Eddie Aguirre

ADA Sam Rowan

3 eps

The Nutevio profile

TV DNA

How Matlock actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.

Signature profile

Matlock reads strongest on Character Depth, Serialized and Emotional Weight.

Character DepthVery strong7.8

How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.

SerializedVery strong7.0

How much each hour depends on the one before it.

Emotional WeightStrong6.5

How much the series is designed to affect you.

TensionStrong6.5

The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.

Cliffhanger IntensityStrong5.5

How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.

BingeabilityPresent5.1

How hard it is to stop after one episode.

SpectacleLight3.5

Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.

World BuildingLight3.5

The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.

HumourLight2.5

How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.

The story

What it's about

After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Inspired by the classic television series of the same name.

The run

Seasons

2 seasons · 35 episodes.

  • Official poster for Season 1

    Season 1 · Complete

    Season 1

    202419 episodes

    6.5IMDb

    Brilliant attorney Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her cleverness tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia, an attorney with a thirst for justice. Olympia's ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her skills. Matty works alongside the firm's younger associates – Billy and Sarah.

    Best episode · S01E01 Pilot

  • Official poster for Season 2

    Season 2 · Complete

    Season 2

    202516 episodes

    5.4IMDb

    Best episode · S02E10 The Greater Good

Where the series peaks

Best Episodes

The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

Still from Pilot

S01E01

Pilot

7.1IMDb28 votes

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.

22 Sept 202444 min
Still from Claws

S01E05

Claws

7.1IMDb17 votes

A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Also, Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT.

7 Nov 202443 min
Still from The Rabbit and the Hawk

S01E04

The Rabbit and the Hawk

7.0IMDb17 votes

Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.

31 Oct 202443 min
Still from Tricks of the Trade (2)

S01E19

Tricks of the Trade (2)

6.7IMDb14 votes

Sarah's career is put in jeopardy as Jacobson-Moore readies for a trial that could change everything; Matty makes a shocking discovery.

17 Apr 202543 min
Still from A Guy Named Greg

S01E03

A Guy Named Greg

6.7IMDb18 votes

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. Also, the firm's jury consultant and master lie detector, Shae, joins the case.

24 Oct 202443 min
Still from Sixteen Steps

S01E06

Sixteen Steps

6.6IMDb16 votes

As Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula, their past work on the investigation gives glimpses into what led to their divorce.

14 Nov 202443 min

Recently aired

Latest Episodes

Still from Matty Matlock (2)

S02E16

Matty Matlock (2)

5.6IMDb9 votes
23 Apr 202642 min
Still from Who Are You? (1)

S02E15

Who Are You? (1)

6.0IMDb10 votes
23 Apr 202642 min

Behind the series

Created by

Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

The craft

Key Crew

Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.

Executive production

Writing

Direction

Cinematography

Music

Where to watch

Streaming

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