Looking back over the body of work the actor has accomplished, the same can be said for her.
She jumps on you when you least expect it, disarming you with her forthright and genuine portrayals.
Some have it, some don’t.
Image via NBC
Kathy Bates falls squarely in the former group.Matlockisn’t the first time she’s done it.
In Harry, Kelley relies onBates' genuinely outsized personality to shine through.
Things go from bad to worse when she’s struck by a man trying to end his own life.
Image via NBC
Sure enough, Harry decides to open up an office in a former shoe store.
In less capable hands, this might sound weird, kooky even.
But this is Oscar winner Kathy Bates,who dabbles in whimsical like it’s a slow Monday.
Her everywoman ability lends itself to the show, making her character resonate with the audience.
In Harry,Bates delivers one of her most touching performances.
It’s not all laughs and funny scenarios, either.
Settling into her new community, Harry advocates for residents who desperately need a defender like her.
The series is engaging, humorous at times, and genuinely uplifting.
This sets it apart in a genre often crowded with sameness.
The series isn’t just about laughs, though; it explores the deep emotional landscapes of its characters.
This is another example of Bates’warm and soft interior dedicated to fairness and integrity seeping into her roles.
We love to hate her.
The judge will bang the gavel until someone finally breaks down or lets slip a crucial testimony.
That’s how things go.
There are a lot of subtle catches and loopholes that the audience doesn’t know about.
They just have to nod along and pretend they understand.
Bates brings her unique flair to the role.
She says what we feel and doesn’t hold back, come what may.
And that’s the secret ingredient that makesHarry’s Lawa fan favorite.
If there is one word to describe Kathy’s character, it would be real.
With her radiant smile and cheeky wisdom, she exudes genuine warmth, no matter how serious the situation.
Thisability to transition from light-hearted to emotional depthwithin the blink of an eye is where Bates wins you over.
As with all her roles inHarry’s Law, Kathy embodies the group’s moral guide and navigator role.
It’s her deep-rooted sense of equity that ultimately shines through.
