It’s another week, another case for the brilliant Matlock (Kathy Bates), though “Sixteen Steps” seems poised to deliver more than just courtroom theatrics. This time, contaminated baby formula is at the heart of the legal battle, raising the stakes and adding an emotional wallop to the proceedings. However, the real intrigue may lie not in the courtroom, but in the tangled personal lives of Matlock’s associates.
Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) and Julian (Jason Ritter) find themselves revisiting a past case connected to the current formula scandal, a case that seems intrinsically linked to the dissolution of their own marriage. For viewers who have become increasingly curious about the dynamics between these two, “Sixteen Steps” looks to offer some much-needed backstory. Expect some long-simmering resentments and perhaps a few choice words exchanged as they grapple with the ghosts of relationships past.
Meanwhile, Matty is apparently having a full-blown meltdown. Whether this is a genuine career crisis or just a temporary bout of stress-induced hysteria is yet to be determined, but it adds another thread of personal drama to the episode’s tapestry. Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there.
Tune in to CBS this Thursday, November 14, at 9:00 PM ET/PT to see if “Sixteen Steps” can deliver on its promise of legal intrigue and personal fireworks. It’s also available to stream on Paramount+, for those who prefer to watch Matlock mete out justice on demand.
