With Matlock Season 2 set to premiere on Sunday, October 12, there are still a few unanswered questions lingering in the minds of viewers. Since Season 1 ended on somewhat of a cliffhanger, it feels like now is the perfect time to revisit where things left off—and speculate about where the story might go from here.
For those new to the series, Matlock is a modern reimagining of the classic courtroom drama, following attorney Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Kathy Bates) as she returns to the legal world later in life to join a prestigious law firm. The story digs into family, secrecy, loss and the ripple effects of the opioid epidemic—all while exploring the messy dynamics of working in a high-stakes law setting.
There’s still time to get a jumpstart on the first season before Season 2 airs—though you might want to stop reading now to avoid any spoilers.
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We last saw Matty and the gang in a two-part finale, “Tricks of the Trade,” where Olympia discovers that her ex-husband, Julian Markston (Jason Ritter), was responsible for concealing critical documents related to the Wellbrexa opioid study. The revelation not only puts Olympia in a difficult position but also leaves Matty unsure whether she can still trust her, given her connection to Julian.
Simultaneously, after Matty and her husband Edwin (Sam Anderson) toyed with the idea of tracking down their grandson Alfie’s biological father, a man claiming to be him appears at the Kingston household, adding another layer of complication to Matty’s already double life.
The finale also dives into some complicated personal news for the rest of Olympia’s team: Billy finds out that his ex-girlfriend, Claudia, is now pregnant, while Sarah Franklin (Leah Lewis) is grappling with her unresolved relationship. Her will-they-won’t-they dance with Kira, a fellow associate in the firm’s IT department, remains unresolved, as Sarah wants something more serious but Kira isn’t ready, ultimately leading to a breakup.
How will Olympia handle Julian's betrayal?
As a strong, independent woman with a moral compass of her own, Olympia finds herself in a difficult predicament when she confronts Julian about his role in mishandling the Wellbrexa study. On one hand, he's the father of her children and someone she still cares for and values her relationship with. On the other hand, Olympia has a moral obligation to the law and a new responsibility to pursue justice for the victims affected by the opioid crisis, including Matty's daughter, whose death has deeply influenced Matty's mission.
As Season 1 drew to a close, we were swept up in the intensity of courtroom battles, secrets coming to light and the looming uncertainty of whether Matty could successfully pull off her undercover investigation without being exposed. By this point, Matty’s true history has become clear to Olympia, yet Olympia has completely lost trust in her—even though Matty’s conviction that Julian was at fault proves to be true.
In this moment, we see the dynamic between Matty and Olympia shift dramatically. Once budding friends, they’re now at a crossroads: Olympia has secured a partner position over Julian and, in the process, put herself in a position to be one of Matty’s most useful allies. But with Matty’s intentions fully exposed, their relationship has entered uncertain territory, leaving viewers wondering how—and if—they can rebuild trust in Season 2.
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What legal challenges will the Matlock team face in Season 2?
With plenty of questions left unanswered, new storylines and characters being introduced and the looming uncertainty of whether Matty will continue her undercover investigation, the future of Olympia and her all-star team is anything but clear. On the surface, it seems likely that Olympia and Matty will join forces to take down those responsible for hiding Wellbrexa information. But it also opens the door for a superstar team to emerge from the fallout of in-firm drama.
Reflecting on Matty’s original reason for joining the firm, the combination of her growing team connections and being thrust back into the world of law and justice seems to be steering her back toward the legal world. Living a secretive double life is clearly stirring parts of her younger self and constantly testing her limits of emotion, friendship and work-life balance. But to say she isn’t absolutely thriving in the courtroom moments that matter most would be a disservice to her storied past.
How all of this will affect Matty’s willingness to join Olympia on future endeavors as partner—if their friendship survives the fallout of Season 1—remains to be seen. Add in questions about Alfie’s father, tricky relationships, and the overarching uncertainty of how Senior fits into the picture, and we’d say Season 2 is shaping up to be an eye-opening experience.
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