She wants to believe he couldnt have done it.
Olympia finds herself torn betweenprotecting the father of her children and doing whats right.
Instead, the show leaned into emotional complexity, focusing more on character than plot.
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Julianisthe one who hid the Wellbrexa study, but it wasnt for financial gain, as Matty had suspected.
The reveal itself isnt entirely shocking, but the reason behind it is what hits the hardest.
While its easy to celebrate her success, the episode also gives space to acknowledge Julians quiet unraveling.
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Thats what makes the reveal so devastating.
His voice cracks with a mix of fear and disgust in himself.
“Theres going to be twists and turns.”
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What Does This Reveal Mean for Julian and Olympia Going Into Season 2 of ‘Matlock’?
Or she can tell Matty the truth and expose what he did.
Theres no easy way out, and it leaves herin an incredibly precarious positionheading into Season 2.
If Julians arc has been shaped by desperation, Olympias has been defined by internal conflict.
But aftera season filled with betrayal, it wouldnt be surprising if Olympia started to question her own instincts.
Outside of Olympia and Julians relationship, the ripple effects are just beginning.
But that distraction wont be enough to make her forget what Olympia knows.
Meanwhile, its been confirmed thatSenior was the mastermind behind the Wellbrexa cover-up.
Is it possible hes been tipped off?
Could his decision to make Olympia partner have been a strategic move to keep her quiet?
And if so, what does that mean for her future at Jacobson Moore?
These characters live in moral gray areas, both easy to root for and just as easy to question.
While Kathy Bates has been brilliant, as she always is, the supporting cast has delivered standout performances.
Jason Ritter and Skye P. Marshall elevate every moment of this storyline with grounded, emotionally layered work.
All episodes ofMatlockSeason 1 are available to stream on Paramount+.
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