Matlock
Seen it?2024 | 2 seasons | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Lincoln Lawyer or Goliath, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Inspired by the classic television series of the same name.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Actress in a Drama Series. Also nominated for 1 Emmy, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 5 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12024 · 19 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22025 · 16 episodes · 5.3 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Jennie Snyder Urman
- Kathy BatesMadeline 'Matty' Matlock
- Skye P. MarshallOlympia Lawrence
- Jason RitterJulian Markston
- Leah LewisSarah Franklin
- Sam AndersonEdwin Kingston
- Aaron D. HarrisAlfie Kingston