Kathy Bates Stars in 'Matlock' Reboot, Bringing New Life to Classic Legal Drama

The CBS series sees Bates as Madeline 'Matty' Matlock, a crafty lawyer using ageism to her advantage in New York City.

Kathy Bates plays Madeline 'Matty' Matlock in a gender-swapped reboot of the original series that starred Andy Griffith.
The show centers on Matty, a septuagenarian lawyer who cleverly uses societal biases to solve cases.
Matty's character is introduced as a seemingly down-on-her-luck widow and ex-lawyer, but her true identity is gradually revealed.
The series creator, Jennie Snyder Urman, aims to highlight how older women are often underestimated.
Bates has indicated that 'Matlock' may be her final acting project, as she plans to retire after this role.