Sam Anderson Is the Gold Standard of TV Husbands — From ‘Lost’ to ‘Matlock’ and Beyond
If there were an award for Best Supporting Husband, Sam Anderson would earn a spot in the Television Hall of Fame. It’s hard to say […]
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From Courtroom Classic to Feminist Powerhouse: How CBS’s Matlock Became a Love Letter to Working Women
“Even though I’ve had a long career and people know who I am, I was feeling a little bit invisible,” says Bates. “But more than […]
“Matlock” on CBS: Slow Burn or Sleeper Hit?
The Revival No One Asked For — But Might Stay Let’s be honest: when CBS announced it was reviving Matlock, the response was a collective […]
Kathy Bates Brings Grit and Gravitas to CBS’s “Matlock”
A Legend Returns to TV Court Kathy Bates’ return to network television isn’t just a casting win — it’s a statement. In CBS’s Matlock, the […]
“Matlock” Reimagined: CBS Bets on Nostalgia With a Modern Twist
The Return of a Courtroom Classic CBS has leaned into nostalgia, and “Matlock” is the network’s latest revival gamble. Anchored by the Emmy-winning Kathy Bates, […]
The Women Behind the Bench: ‘Matlock’ and the Power of Late-Career Representation
Age Is Her Advantage On most legal shows, the older, wiser character is a judge, a mentor, or someone conveniently dead. In Matlock, Kathy Bates’s […]
Beyond the Courtroom: ‘Matlock’ Finds Power in Quiet Conversations
The Most Powerful Scenes Aren’t in the Courtroom You might expect a courtroom drama to find its power in cross-examinations or fiery closing arguments. Matlock […]
Matlock’s Moral Compass: Why This CBS Reboot Feels So Timely
A Show About Law That’s Really About Integrity While courtroom dramas are nothing new to television, Matlock on CBS stands apart for its quiet, relentless […]
Skye P. Marshall Says ‘Matlock’ Season 2 Cases Will Echo Characters’ Journeys
CBS’s modern take on Matlock was the breakout hit of the season for the network, thanks in part to casting Kathy Bates in a role […]
Lines Are Being Drawn: Matlock’s Olympia Eyes Bigger Targets in Season 2
The smoke has cleared after the bombshell Matlock Season 1 finale, and now, it’s time to look toward the future. CBS’ reimagining of the Andy […]
