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Matlock: new series with Kathy Bates, on Sky Atlantic

(12 Posts)
GrandmasueUK Mon 09-Dec-24 22:53:11

At first I thought it was going to be a re-hash of the old courtroom drama with a female lead, instead of male. It’s so much more. It’s one episode a week, so far two episodes with a third one tomorrow. There have been two fabulous twists at the end of each episode and I can’t wait to see the next one. Highly recommended, Kathy Bates is so good, lawyer and yet playing the part of an overlooked, underestimated grandma.

Chardy Tue 10-Dec-24 07:54:35

Am also really enjoying it (although I never watched Matlock in the 80s)

Maya1 Tue 10-Dec-24 08:12:25

Kathy Bates is fantastic in the show. Beau Bridges is also in it.
It is very well acted and well worth watching.

Poppyred Tue 10-Dec-24 08:21:01

Oh! Will give this a try…Thank you.

Aveline Tue 10-Dec-24 08:48:16

Thanks. Am looking for a new series to follow

GrandmasueUK Tue 10-Dec-24 11:35:10

I usually enjoy most things with a Bridges family member in it, from Lloyd downwards. I like Beau in this. I've got another episode to watch today! Lovely.

Aveline Tue 10-Dec-24 16:47:10

Gosh this is good. I'm really enjoying it and would never have found it without you recommendation. Thanks 🙂

Whethertomorrow Tue 10-Dec-24 22:58:31

Another one watching on your recommendation, thank you.

I thought it was going in one direction then it changed and then changed again. Brilliant plot.

Mind you I spent most of the time admiring her face and how pretty she was. She looks stunning for her age and no caterpillar eyebrows, squinty plastic surgery eyes or trout lips. She has wrinkles and laugh lines so refreshing.

Celieanne86 Wed 11-Dec-24 02:26:58

I’m really enjoying this series. So good to see Kathy Bates taking a part which you can relate to. She’s very clever and her grandson adds to the plot and the twists in the cases.
Such a change to have a programme where the language and sex is kept to a minimum and only used where necessary..
Oldies still have their uses and whoever thought up the idea for this programme I want to thank them and I hope it continues.

Esmay Wed 11-Dec-24 06:00:43

Haven't seen it yet.
I was struck by how attractive Kathy Bates has become with age - from the trailer .
She's a wonderful actress.

GrandmasueUK Wed 11-Dec-24 09:37:01

The young boy playing her grandson is terrific too. He's so natural and doesn't seem to be acting at all. This week's episode really highlights the generational differences towards behaviour in the workplace and was very relevant, especially this week.

Labradora Wed 11-Dec-24 12:35:31

Will definitely give this a whirl on these recomendations.

Thanks .