Matlock: Kathy Bates Stars in New Trailer for CBS Drama

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A new trailer for the upcoming series Matlock has been released, starring Emmy and Oscar winner Kathy Bates. The trailer offers a glimpse into the reimagined legal drama, which is set to premiere on CBS.

The show, created by Jennie Snyder Urman, introduces the character of Madeline “Matty” Matlock, portrayed by Bates, who brings her signature talent to the role. The series promises a fresh take on the legal procedural genre, with an overarching mystery element.

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The premiere episode will air on September 22nd, with an encore presentation scheduled for October 10th. The regular time slot will be Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and the show will be part of CBS’s Premiere Week line-up.

The show is produced by Propagate Content for CBS. Executive producers include Jennie Snyder Urman, Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, and Paul Sciarrotta.

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