Die CBS-Serie Matlock mit Kathy Bates in der Hauptrolle wurde um eine dritte Staffel verlängert.
In Matlock spielt Bates die 70-jährige Madeline Matlock, die in einer Anwaltskanzlei arbeitet, um die Verantwortlichen für den Drogentod ihrer Tochter zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen. Die Serie ist eine Neuinterpretation des Formats aus dem Jahr 1986 mit Andy Griffith. Neue Episoden werden nicht vor 2027 erwartet.
A TVLine analysis explores whether Andy Griffith's folksy Ben Matlock from the original series would get along with Kathy Bates' cunning Matty Matlock in the CBS reboot. The piece weighs their shared drive for justice against stark lifestyle and tactic differences. It ultimately predicts they could form a strong courtroom partnership.
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CBS has reduced episode orders for four returning dramas ahead of next season. Fire Country will drop to 13 episodes from 20, while NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney will each air 10 episodes. Matlock faces a similar cut to 13 episodes amid a creative reboot.
CBS has renewed the daytime drama Beyond the Gates for seasons 3 and 4, ensuring the show remains on air through 2028. The series, set in Fairmont Crest, features a sprawling cast led by Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis. A crossover with The Young and the Restless is planned for June.
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Skye P. Marshall spoke about her character Olympia's budding romance with Langston in Matlock season 2, episode 12. Langston is played by Marshall's real-life husband, Edwin Hodge. The episode introduces the attorney as a surprise spark after Olympia initially considers drinks with Remy.