The two-hour season finale of CBS’s Matlock reboot, starring Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, delivered explosive revelations and set the stage for even more drama in. In the final episodes, Madeline “Matty” Matlock’s secret mission was exposed: she had infiltrated the powerful Jacobson Moore law firm to uncover hidden documents that could bring down a Big Pharma client responsible for her daughter’s tragic overdose.
The finale’s emotional climax saw Matty confronted by Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), who demanded the truth behind Matty’s deceptions. Meanwhile, a shocking twist revealed that Julian (Jason Ritter), Olympia’s ex-husband and son of the firm’s managing partner, was the one who hid the crucial Wellbrexa documents—directly linking him to the cover-up and Ellie’s death. The fallout promises to reshape alliances and rivalries within the firm, with Matty and Olympia’s fractured relationship at the heart of the show’s ongoing intrigue.
CBS has already renewed Matlock for a second season, citing overwhelming audience response and critical acclaim. While an official release date is pending, fans can expect Kathy Bates to return as Matty, with unresolved storylines and new mysteries set to unfold. Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman has teased that the aftermath of the finale’s revelations will drive the next chapter, ensuring that Matlock remains one of 2024’s must-watch legal dramas.
