What’s your reaction to CBS’s reboot of *Matlock* starring Kathy Bates?
Kathy Bates Shines in CBS's 'Matlock' Reboot, Season 2 Confirmed for 2025
CBS’s 2024 reboot of *Matlock*, starring Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty†Matlock, has earned strong critical and fan response. The gender-flipped revival reimagines the classic courtroom series with a modern twist, tackling themes like ageism and corporate corruption while preserving the original’s investigative tension. Bates has been widely praised for her performance, earning a Critics’ Choice Award and helping the show average over 10 million viewers per episode. Season 2 is already confirmed for fall 2025, and the show’s strong narrative has sparked debate among fans of the original about reboot fidelity versus innovation. While Bates is widely admired, online discussions show mixed reactions to some supporting cast and story pacing.
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- Love it — Bates is perfect for the role
- It’s decent, but I miss the original
- Not a fan of the reboot format
- Haven’t watched it yet