Edwin Hodge Is Headed to Matlock Season 2 — And Yes, We’re Already Invested
- Je-Ree
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
CBS’s Matlock revival has quietly become one of those shows you start watching “out of curiosity” and then aggressively defend in group chats. Now the Kathy Bates–led legal drama is adding another reason to tune in: Edwin Hodge is officially set to guest star on Matlock Season 2 and the casting feels like a smart, slightly sneaky flex.
Hodge, best known to TV fans for his run on FBI: Most Wanted and roles in The Terminal List, is stepping into the Matlock universe as Langston, a character described as brilliant, charming and just self-assured enough to be mildly irritating. Think: the guy who shows up late, knows he’s late and still wins the room. In a series that thrives on intellectual sparring and moral gray areas, that’s catnip.
What makes this guest spot especially intriguing is how well Hodge fits the tone Matlock has been cultivating. The reboot isn’t interested in being a dusty nostalgia play; it’s sharp, contemporary and occasionally a little mischievous. Kathy Bates anchors the series with a performance that’s equal parts warmth and quiet menace and the supporting cast has consistently risen to meet her energy.
There’s also a fun bit of real-life crossover here. Hodge’s appearance reunites him on screen with Skye P. Marshall, who plays Olympia and happens to be his real-life wife. The show hasn’t spilled details on whether their characters will share scenes, but let’s be honest: if the writers don’t capitalize on that chemistry, it would be a missed opportunity of legal-drama proportions.
Matlock Season 2 is shaping up to lean harder into character-driven storytelling and guest stars like Hodge suggest the show is confident enough to bring in strong personalities without losing focus. His résumé signals gravitas, but his screen presence always carries a wink, exactly the vibe Matlock has been flirting with since episode one.
As CBS continues to build out the second season, Edwin Hodge’s guest role adds another layer of anticipation to a show that’s already punching above its reboot weight. Whether Langston is ally, antagonist or lovable chaos agent remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear: Matlock Season 2 just got a little more interesting. And yes, we’ll be watching.
The series returns to CBS on February 26.