In Thursday’s “Matlock,” “A Traitor in Thine Own House,” the legal drama takes on a tech twist as Madeline finds herself entangled in a case of stolen trade secrets at a fledgling startup. The situation becomes complicated when Shae joins Olympia’s team, creating friction that could jeopardize the entire case. Written by Sara Rose Feinberg and directed by Hannah Michielsen, the episode may prove to be more than a typical legal procedural.
The theft itself is bad enough, threatening to sink the startup before it even gets off the ground. But with internal tensions rising, Matlock’s team faces a two-pronged challenge: identify the thief and deal with the growing animosity within their own ranks. The case becomes a race against time, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where trust is a rare commodity.
As Madeline employs her unique blend of folksy charm and legal acumen, Shae’s addition to the team adds a new, potentially volatile element to the mix. Will they be able to put aside their differences and uncover the traitor before it’s too late, or will their internal conflicts lead to the startup’s demise?
“Matlock” airs Thursdays at 8/7c on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
