Matlock Season 2: What we know about renewal, cast, plot and where to watch

CBS has announced an early renewal for Season 2 of Matlock. The show, starring Kathy Bates, has proven to be a success both with critics and audiences.

Renewal

CBS has renewed Matlock for a second season. This announcement was made ahead of the show’s third episode airing. The series was reimagined from the original show featuring Andy Griffith.

Cast

Kathy Bates plays the lead role, along with Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio and Leah Lewis. The show has resonated with viewers since its debut.


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Positive Reception

The show has been well-received by both critics and audiences. Since its launch on September 22, the series has maintained a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The viewership numbers have been strong. The premiere episode of Matlock earned a 0.44 rating, reaching 7.7 million viewers. After the seven-day live viewing period, the numbers increased to a 0.62 rating, with 10.4 million viewers.

Plot

In the show, Kathy Bates portrays Madeline “Matty” Matlock. Matlock is a successful lawyer who returns to work at a prestigious law firm. She uses her skills and strategies to win cases. In addition to her professional life, Matlock is also working on uncovering a personal secret. This adds another layer to her character’s journey.

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Production

The series is developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. She also serves as one of the executive producers. Other executive producers include Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, Kat Coiro, and Kathy Bates herself. The show is produced by CBS Studios and distributed through Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Where to Watch

Matlock airs on CBS every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. It is also available for streaming on Paramount+, both live and on demand.

FAQs

When does the new season of Matlock air?
The new episodes air every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. They are also available on Paramount+.

Who plays the lead role in Matlock?
Kathy Bates plays the lead role as Madeline "Matty" Matlock, a lawyer who returns to work after her earlier success.