Warning! Spoilers ahead for Matlock episode 2.
Kathy Bates’Matlockcharacter just got one step closer to accomplishing her secret plot for revenge. Episode 2 featured a critical scene teased intheMatlocktrailer. Having the moment behind her is excellent news for Madeline “Matty” Matlock, who needs one thing more than anything else on her side to complete her mission: her colleagues’ trust. Madeline’s mission is covert, causing her to maintain a double life in the series, and episode 2’s development could tip the odds of Madeline’s secret plan in the septuagenarian’s favor.
CBS’Matlockseries is a quasi-reboot of the original seriesstarring Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock. Its premiere garnered the most-watched non-Super Bowl premiere in five years, proving that it can compete with the original, which is considered one of thebest procedural TV showsever. Ben used his folksy, unassuming demeanor to hide his sharp legal mind and wit in the original series. CBS brought back the premise via Bates' show but with a few significant twists.Matlockreversed the gender of the titular character and made Bates’ entire persona part of her character’s legal gimmick.
Madeline Wins Olympia Over In Matlock Episode 2 (Despite Their Initial Conflict)
Madeline Helps Her Win The “Rome, In A Day” Court Case
Earning the trust of her co-workers intheMatlockcastis paramount for Madeline. Since her entire persona is a lie, maintaining her credibility is essential. When she started at the law firm, Madeline was assigned to work with Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), one of the three lawyers she suspects of criminal activity. There was a moment in the officialMatlocktrailer where Olympia questioned Madeline’s need to be trusted, and the moment threatened to poke holes in her disguise. Luckily, the conflict came and passed in episode 2, andOlympia even verbally confirms she trusts Madelineat the end.
Madeline Kingston Needs Olympia’s Trust To Proceed
Madeline has repeatedly said thus far inMatlockthat she needed to gain Olympia’s trust, and now, she has finally earned it. Her boss’ complete confidence is what she requires to feel comfortable moving forward with her plan. Madeline can use Olympia’s trust to gain more access to Jacobson Moore, potentially uncovering the evidence needed to find her perpetrator and take them down. As she gets closer to her boss, Madeline will be able to confirm whether Olympia is her prime suspect for the personal tragedy she is seeking revenge for.
Matlockairs on CBS on Thursdays at 9 pm ET.
One part of Madeline’s fake persona is genuine for Madeline Kingston, and that is the death of her daughter.Her loss is the entire reason that Madeline is infiltrating Jacobson Moore. Her goal for justice in the pharmaceutical industry is for her daughter, who died of an opioid overdose. Gaining Olympia’s trust is crucial, since Madeline can use that proximity to her in seeking justice inMatlock.
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Matlock (2024) follows the return of Madeline Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian, to a prestigious law firm. Utilizing her unassuming demeanor and astute strategies, she navigates the legal world to win cases and uncover corruption. The series draws inspiration from the classic television series of the same name.
