TV series

Matlock

1986–1995 · 9 seasons

A cozy, formulaic legal drama where a folksy lawyer unravels mysteries with charm and wit, offering comfort and satisfaction.

Tagline: AMERICA'S GREATEST LAWYER. CASE CLOSED.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, light and tense. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Justice, crime, deception, family
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
crime
deception
family
work
Places: big city
workplace
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none