The cast of Matlock has previewed the season 2 finale, featuring guest star Gina Rodriguez as Lida Guitierrez and promising closure on the long-running Wellbrexa case. The two-hour episode airs Thursday at 9 p.m. on CBS. Actors Skye P. Marshall and Leah Lewis shared details from the annual CBS Fest in Los Angeles.
Matlock's season 2 finale brings in Gina Rodriguez, known for her work with showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman on Jane the Virgin. Rodriguez plays Lida Guitierrez, whose role connects deeply to the central Wellbrexa cover-up that Madeline 'Matty' Matlock blames for her daughter Ellie's death. The storyline spans two seasons and culminates in this episode. Skye P. Marshall, who portrays Olympia, told TVLine at CBS Fest that Urman pushed Rodriguez 'all the way to the edge and beyond.' She highlighted the 'deep trust' between Rodriguez and Urman, noting their collaboration with Kathy Bates is 'worth sitting on the couch for two hours.' Marshall added that Rodriguez's character is 'a huge piece of the puzzle' needed to close the case, not just a one-off story. Leah Lewis, playing Sarah, laughed and confirmed viewers will get closure: 'Oh, will you!' Marshall praised Urman's approach, saying the finale offers 'the full meal' before moving forward. In a preview clip, Matty tells Guitierrez, 'The truth is coming out. This is your hero moment.' The official description states the team faces 'an unexpected final hurdle' to hold Senior accountable for the Wellbrexa cover-up while defending an airport ramp operator in a separate negligence case.