Matlock Finale: The Opioid Cover-Up, Olympia’s Betrayal, and Season 2 Teasers
Season 1 of CBS’ “Matlock” concludes with a unique twist, differentiating it from the original 1986-95 Andy Griffith legal drama. Instead of a straightforward reboot, the character Matty Matlock, played by Kathy Bates, joins law firm Jacobson Moore, offering homespun Southern advice while demonstrating impressive legal acumen and winning over her peers. A surprising revelation towards the end of the pilot is that Matty’s real name is Madeline Kingston. Contrary to initial impressions, she wasn’t forced to return to work due to her husband’s gambling debts before his death; instead, she was a prosperous lawyer on a personal quest to uncover who at the esteemed firm concealed crucial opioid documents from Wellbrexa that could have prevented overdoses, including the death of her daughter, Ellie. Unlike portrayed earlier, Matty isn’t a widow; her supportive husband Edwin (Sam Anderson) stands by her side, along with their tech-savvy grandson Alfie (Aaron D. Harris).