The Stairwell Incident Was More Than a Gag—It Was a Turning Point
At first glance, Alfie (played by Aaron D. Harris) seems like your classic comic relief: clumsy, endearing, always in over his head. But in the later episodes of Matlock Season 1, Alfie becomes much more than the firm’s lovable IT guy. In fact, a moment of accidental brilliance in a locked stairwell becomes the pivot point in exposing one of the show’s most high-stakes secrets.
Fans might remember the moment as slapstick: Alfie, on a covert mission to retrieve security footage, gets locked in a stairwell after dropping his keycard. But in typical Matlock fashion, what appears to be comedic failure becomes a clever misdirection that buys Matty the time she needs to clone a secure drive.
The Hidden Layers of a Seemingly Simple Character
Alfie isn’t just there for laughs. As the series progresses, we learn that his easygoing demeanor masks a deep insecurity about being taken seriously at the firm. His friendship with Matty, built on trust and quiet encouragement, allows him to take bigger risks—and, in return, become one of her most valuable allies.
In Episode 8, Alfie discovers a cache of internal emails related to Wellbrexa while working on a server outage. Instead of immediately turning it over, he confides in Matty, unsure of how to handle the sensitive material. It’s a telling moment: he’s growing, evolving, realizing that doing the right thing sometimes means stepping out of your comfort zone.
Aaron D. Harris Deserves More Credit
Harris brings an understated charm to the role that walks a fine line between humor and heart. His delivery is never forced, and he doesn’t overplay the comedy. When Alfie finally realizes that Matty’s identity might not be what it seems, his reaction is a perfect blend of betrayal and admiration—a rare emotional beat in a role too often dismissed as comic relief.
Why Alfie Could Be the Key to Season 2’s Biggest Reveal
With Matty’s secrets closing in and the firm growing more suspicious, Alfie is uniquely positioned. He knows the back-end systems, has access to surveillance data, and is one of the few people Matty has consistently trusted. If someone’s going to uncover her true identity—or help her cover it up—it’s likely Alfie.
His arc may have started with stairwells and accidental spills, but don’t be surprised if Alfie plays a major role in how Matlock Season 2 handles its central mystery. The question is: will he remain loyal, or will his own sense of justice push him to betray the one person who believed in him from the start?
