Matlock star Kathy Bates talks about how the series brought her back from the brink of retirement.
As a true film enthusiast, during a drama actress gathering, I was asked about my choice not to retire from acting – a decision I had contemplated during the early days of Matlock promotions. To put it simply, “this is something that resonates deeply with me“. It holds significance. Prior to this, things were beginning to slow down for me.
Bates explained, ‘I was landing roles in films that truly mattered to me, but unfortunately, they didn’t receive much attention. The way these productions were edited led to dismay. It became too painful, so I began considering selling my home and moving abroad, perhaps to France, in search of more substantial inspiration.’
The new series has received widespread praise from both viewers and critics due to its strong similarities with the original Matlock series, which starred Andy Griffith in 1986. Kathy Bates portrays a character named Madeline “Matty” Matlock (formerly Madeline Kingston), who undergoes a transformation following her adult daughter’s tragic death due to opioid addiction. Instead of assuming control directly, Bates’ Matty cleverly infiltrates the prestigious law firm that has played a significant role in protecting corrupt pharmaceutical executives from facing consequences for their involvement in the nationwide opioid crisis.
Matlock Has Become a Big Hit
At the Jacobson Moore law firm, where Madeline has taken up residency as a junior partner, we have Jason Ritter playing the role of senior partner Julian Markston, David Del Rio portraying first-year associate Billy Martinez, and Leah Lewis as fellow first-year associate Sarah Franklin. The acting from the main cast of this show has been praised for its contribution to its success, alongside its engaging storyline and plot development. Currently, the initial season of Matlock boasts a perfect 100% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 36 professional reviews. In contrast, the show’s first season has a lower score of 78% in the “Popcornmeter,” which is derived from a collection of user-submitted reviews.
Matlock is currently available for streaming on Paramount+ and PlutoTV.
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