"I really can't believe all this, especially at my age," says the Oscar-winning actor about the CBS reboot's success and reception to the show's twist update.

CBS aired the pilot of its “Matlock” revival, penned by Jennie Snyder Urman of “Jane the Virgin,” weeks before the rest of the season begins its rollout this week. That’s given audiences time to absorb a twist that’s more like a premise.

During a recent interview with The Late Show, series star Kathy Bates admitted she was terrified to star in Matlock

If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can watch “Matlock” on demand anytime on Paramount+ and get it for free via a trial offer: You can also watch new episodes live for free on these streaming services via a trial offer: If you are watching on cable, catch “Matlock” on CBS.

CBS' "Matlock" reboot, starring an excellent Kathy Bates in the title role, makes a strong early impression, writes our reviewer.

Kathy Bates made it clear she doesn't actually have any plans to retire yet. “I think people got confused and thought I was going to retire,” she told People on Wednesday, October 9, while discussing the success of her new CBS series,