In its first season,Matlockoffers an exciting protagonist in Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Kathy Bates).

They discuss whether it is a good decision to try and locate Alfie’s biological father.

Keeping this secret from Matty is a big deal in a relationship that’s normally super supportive.

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But thena surprise guest turns up in the season finale.

“Theres going to be twists and turns.”

She invites him in, and the credits roll.

Kathy Bates as Matty and Skye P. Marshall as Olympia talk over coffee in Matlock Episode 17

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Butthis mystery man brings up a whole host of questionsfor Matty (and for viewers).

Even if Rob has good intentions, Matty and Edwin will need to be cautious.

We also don’t know how Matty is going to handle the Wellbrexa mystery finally being solved.

Kathy Bates sitting at a conference table in Matlock Episode 11

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But some upheaval in her home life too, might just be a bridge too far for Matty.

As showrunnerJennie Snyder Urmannotes, Rob showing up is going to “destabilize Matty’s entire home life.

This is a character who was so in control.

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Our show is entirely built around her control.

She’s the mastermind.”

In the season finale, Matty finds herself completely out of her depth.

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