Critics and viewers alikehave been praising the newCBSseriesMatlock,especially the performance of its lead, Oscar-winnerKathy Bates.

The serieshas already been renewed for Season 2, which proves that the studio sees potential in its future.

This new version ofMatlockdelivers on all of these fronts, making itbetter than the original.

Kathy Bates stands in character as Matty Matlock on the poster for Season 1 of Matlock

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But, for Ben,his age is never a factorfor anyone around him.

This version ofMatlockleans into the sexism and ageismprevalent in our culture, specifically against older women.

Seeing Matty do her thing in court is great,especially her incredibly moving closing statement in Episode 3.

Kathy Bates as Madeline Matlock talking to Aaron D. Harris as Alfie, with Sam Anderson as Edwin looking on in ‘Matlock’

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It’s completely different from what we thought it would be.

Matlockairs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Paramount+.

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The poster art for Matlock featuring the main cast

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