The season finale of the hit CBS series Matlock is highly anticipated, with director and executive producer Kat Coiro teasing that it will leave all the characters in positions where they have big decisions to make. As the show progresses, viewers will get to know each of the main characters better and understand their roles in driving the show forward. In a recent episode, Matty, played by Kathy Bates, considered quitting her job at Jacobson Moore and giving up on her mission to uncover the attorney who hid evidence that could have saved her daughter’s life. However, after a health scare, she realizes she must keep going.
Coiro noted that Matty’s emotional exhaustion leads her to feel ready to give up, but a message from the universe in the form of a case involving Big Pharma pushes her to persevere. Introduced as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, the character is a former lawyer who pretends to be struggling in order to infiltrate a law firm and investigate her daughter’s death. As she digs deeper into the case, suspects like Olympia, Julian, and Senior are revealed, but there is still much left to be uncovered. Despite not getting all the major questions answered by the end of the season, the show has been renewed for a second season by CBS.
Creator Jennie Snyder Urman is praised by Coiro for her ability to hold the entire show in her head and connect all the different elements of the storyline. The writing focuses on character development rather than relying on big plot moments, making the show engaging for viewers. The series moves at a pace that allows the characters to develop and for parallel stories to run alongside each other, creating an entertaining and dynamic viewing experience. Matlock is currently available for streaming on Paramount+ and new episodes will return to CBS on January 30th.
The character of Matty Matlock has gone through a significant transformation since the beginning of the series, moving from a seemingly struggling lawyer to a wealthy individual undercover at a law firm. Her determination to find out the truth about her daughter’s death and her empathetic nature have guided her actions throughout the season. As she navigates the challenges of balancing her personal mission with her professional life, Matty’s character continues to evolve and develop, providing viewers with a layered and complex protagonist to follow.
The upcoming season finale promises to offer closure on some storylines while setting up new challenges and mysteries for the characters to face in the next season. With the show’s focus on character-driven storytelling and interconnected plotlines, viewers can expect a deeper exploration of the relationships and motivations of the main characters as they navigate the complex world of corporate law and personal vendettas. As Matlock prepares to wrap up its first season, fans eagerly await the resolution of the current story arcs and the introduction of new twists and turns that will keep them engaged and invested in the show moving forward.
