Stronger start for new «Matlock» – Quotenmeter.de

The sneak peek premiere of the new series «Matlock» Starring Oscar winner Kathy Bates, Matlock drew an impressive 7.73 million viewers, giving CBS its best non-Super Bowl series premiere in over five years. The first episode aired on Sunday, September 22, and received high ratings in Nielsen’s Live+SD ratings. Most notably, Matlock was also the most-watched program of the day in Canada, where nearly 1.2 million people tuned in.

The series has been very well received by critics and currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This strong response speaks to the potential for Matlock to become a long-term success for CBS. The return of the iconic character, played by Bates, inspires both nostalgia and curiosity for new stories among viewers.

Before the new episodes air, repeats of the episode are planned for October 8th and 10th on CBS. The second episode will air regularly on October 17th. Thanks to the strong start and positive reviews, «Matlock» could prove to be one of the top formats of the current TV season.