Matlock Season 2 Premiere Date Time Cast Details and Streaming Options Revealed

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Matlock Season 2 Premiere Date Time Cast Details and Streaming Options Revealed

Season 2 of the Emmy-nominated legal drama “Matlock” returns, bringing back the iconic Kathy Bates in the lead role. The series follows Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian lawyer who re-enters the legal field with surprising tactics and a hidden agenda. The new season picks up after a suspenseful Season 1, which left the audience questioning the Wellbrexa cover-up.

Matlock Season 2 Premiere

The premiere of “Matlock” Season 2 is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on CBS. New episodes will be released every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The show will also be available for streaming on Paramount+ starting October 10.

Streaming Options and Subscription Plans

  • Paramount+ Essential: $7.99/month, includes thousands of episodes, movies, and live NFL with limited ads.
  • Paramount+ Premium: $12.99/month, includes all Essential content, Showtime originals, and fewer ads.

Cast Details

Kathy Bates reprises her role as Madeline “Matty” Matlock in Season 2. The series also features:

  • Skye P. Marshall as Olympia Lawrence
  • Jason Ritter as Julian Markston
  • Leah Lewis as Sarah Franklin
  • Sam Anderson as Edwin Kingston
  • Aaron Harris as Alfie Kingston

Changes in the Cast

David Del Rio, who played Billy Martinez, will not return following allegations of misconduct. His character will be removed from future episodes. The first half of the season, which includes his scenes, has already been filmed and will air starting October 12.

Production Update

The production of the second half of Season 2 will commence after a planned break in October and November, unrelated to Del Rio’s exit.