Matlock Season 3’s Best Story Will Finally Fulfill Its Original Promise

Kathy Bates’ new take on Matlock isn’t a simple revival like Criminal Minds: Evolution. The show quickly made it clear that the original Matlock, with Andy Griffith, still exists within the same fictional world. Bates’ character honors Griffith’s original while remaining unique. The surprising reveal that Matty Matlock was secretly Madeline Kingston was a clever way to attract viewers, but it also meant the show wasn’t a true reboot. This worked well for the first two seasons, but season three needs to introduce a fresh direction to keep viewers engaged.

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