Then camethe last five minutes, and, well, it became very clear that this wasn’tGrampa Simpson’sMatlockat all.
That element is a notable divergence, butthere are a number of big differences between the two beyond it.
What Do the ‘Matlock’ Shows Have in Common?
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There are, however, some similarities that can be drawn between the two, which makes sense.
Their legal strengths are another asset they share.
Both are savvy, picking up on things that others have missed.
And it’s something we see him do time after time.
Their age, another disarming angle that lowers expectations of others, to their peril.
For Ben Matlock, his age is largely only recognized by himself.
If she wants to join Jacobson Moore, she has to start at the bottom.
Kathy Bates is having a great time as Matty Matlock.
At the same time,it’s a commentaryon sexism.
The most painfully obvious difference between the two Matlocks is their gender, and how each series approaches it.
Age and experience aren’t the only things that Ben brings to the courtroom.
What’s the Biggest Difference Between ‘Matlock’ 1986 and 2024?
InMatlock2024, we are privy to Matty’s life outside.
Ben gets the case, works the case, wins the case, and is done.
But it’s not just Matty we are invested in.
There are other differences.
But here’s an interesting similarity between the twoMatlocks.
Kathy Bates shares the screen with Beau Bridges.
Do you know who else shared the screen with a Bridges?
Now if onlyRon Howardwould direct an episode…
Matlockairs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
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