Season 2 of CBS’s highly anticipated “Matlock” has made its return, bringing back the acclaimed Kathy Bates in her Emmy-nominated role. The series centers around a clever septuagenarian, Matlock, who navigates a prestigious law firm with a secretive agenda, leveraging her subtle demeanor and cunning strategies to win cases. This season promises to deliver more surprises and intriguing plot lines, particularly following the suspenseful end of the first season that left viewers questioning the Wellbrexa cover-up.
The premiere of Season 2 arrives amidst controversy, as actor David Del Rio was removed from the show due to reported allegations of sexual assault. CBS confirmed Del Rio’s exit on October 9 but has refrained from commenting on the specifics of the allegations involving a co-star, as covered by Deadline and Variety.
Fans can catch the Season 2 premiere on Sunday, October 12, at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT, with new episodes airing on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT. For those looking to stream the premiere, it will be available on Paramount+ the day after its initial airing.
Paramount+ offers two subscription tiers, with Paramount+ Essential priced at $7.99 per month providing access to a variety of episodes and live NFL on CBS, while the Paramount+ Premium plan at $12.99 per month includes additional features like Showtime originals and fewer ads.
Returning this season alongside Bates are several familiar faces, including Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, Leah Lewis, and Sam Anderson. However, Del Rio’s role as Billy Martinez will conclude, as the first half of the season has already been filmed. Production for the second half is scheduled to commence after a planned hiatus, which is unrelated to the circumstances surrounding Del Rio’s departure.
As fans eagerly await the return of “Matlock,” the show continues to build on its reputation for captivating legal drama while navigating significant changes behind the scenes.