Matlock

Matlock

AMERICA'S GREATEST LAWYER. CASE CLOSED.

Created by Dean Hargrove

On NBC, ABC

1986–19959 seasons194 episodes45 min7.0 / 10

A long-running, folksy courtroom procedural where a cantankerous but compassionate lawyer solves murders through clever detective work and dramatic courtroom reveals, built on the reassurance of weekly case closure.

Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Matlock one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of series.

  • Does Matlock leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Matlock sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Is Matlock easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Matlock scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Is Matlock violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity86

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Matlock, and what each one shares →

Like Matlock

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Matlock

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Matlock, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Matlock, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Matlock, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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