

5.042 minSeason 2 • Episode 16
LatestThe team confronts an unexpected final hurdle they need to overcome to bring Senior to justice for his role in the Wellbrexa cover up. Meanwhile, they defend an airport ramp operator accused of safety negligence in the death of a passenger.
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.
Acting
Bates toggles between frailty and steel like it's breathing.
Writing
Case-of-the-week hooks you; season arc guts you.
Direction
Urman keeps the original's warmth while sharpening the teeth.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original 1986 series was network TV comfort food; this revival had to fight for its cynical edge in development.
Matty's 'invisible old woman' tactic mirrors real-world studies on age discrimination in professional settings—Bates researched corporate espionage cases where elders were literally ignored during sensitive meetings.