The reboot of Matlock diverges significantly from its predecessor by incorporating serialized narratives and focusing on office politics instead of strict legal procedures. While the original Matlock showcased a more traditional detective work paradigm akin to Perry Mason, this version highlights elements of chance in legal success. This week's episode requires more strategic legal maneuvering but still concludes through an unexpected twist, leading to a perception of the episode as a filler awaiting the series' anticipated climactic arc.
It's sort of like how in movies about poker players, a 'good poker player' is someone who always seems to draw the best cards.
The show's approach to the courtroom scenes does have a lot in common with its namesake. Olympia's team represents their clients via vibes, intuition, and dumb luck.
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