Matlock Season 2 Trailer Drop: Kathy Bates Is Back and She’s Not Here to Play

The courtroom just got hotter and no we’re not talking about the AC going out again. The Matlock Season 2 trailer just dropped and Kathy Bates is bringing the fire. If you thought Season 1 ended with enough drama to keep your group chat buzzing, buckle up because Season 2 is coming in swinging briefcases first and taking no prisoners.

This reboot of the classic courtroom drama has already flipped expectations with Bates’ fierce take on Madeline “Matty” Matlock. Now with the new teaser trailer making the rounds, fans are hungry for what’s next and CBS is clearly ready to feed us.

Kathy Bates Returns as Matty Matlock

“I could burn this courthouse to the ground and still have them eating butterscotch out of my hand.” If that doesn’t scream courtroom chaos, we don’t know what does. It’s safe to say Matty is out for blood or at least a few professional reputations.

What the Trailer Reveals

This teaser doesn’t just drop quotable one-liners. It hints at deepening legal scandals, especially around the shady Wellbrexa situation from Season 1. Expect courtroom corruption, tense confrontations and probably a few perfectly timed dramatic exits. Olympia is clearly panicking and Julian might want to start practicing his poker face. Just saying.

When Does Matlock Season 2 Premiere

Matlock Season 2 premieres Sunday October 12 2025 at 8:30 PM ET on CBS. After its big debut the show moves to its regular time slot on Thursday nights starting October 16. Translation: Your Thursday night plans are officially booked.

The Verdict

If this trailer is any indication Matlock Season 2 is not just serving justice it is serving drama with a capital D. Kathy Bates continues to own every scene and the courtroom never looked so dangerous. Fans of smart legal thrillers with a side of sass should absolutely mark their calendars. Watch the trailer now or risk being the last one to know why everyone’s suddenly obsessed with butterscotch.

What do you think of the new trailer Are you ready to see Matty Matlock take down the system one smug attorney at a time Let us know and stay tuned for more updates.