Matlock is a mystery legal comedy-drama series created by Jennie Snyder Urman. Based on the 1980s iconic series of the same name created by Dean Hargrove, the CBS series follows the story of Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant lawyer who decides to rejoin the workforce in her 70s. She begins working in a prestigious law firm alongside a few highly competitive lawyers but soon we discover that Madeline is hiding some secrets that her colleagues don’t know. Matlock stars the always-brilliant Kathy Bates in the titular role with Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, Leah Lewis, David Del Rio, Nicole de Boer, and Eme Ikwuakor starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the interesting storyline, thrilling courtroom scenes, and compelling characters in the Matlock reboot series here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Suits (Netflix, Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Suits is a legal comedy-drama series created by Aaron Korsh. The USA Network series is set in New York City and it follows the story of Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory as he is hired by charismatic and brilliant attorney Harvey Specter to work as an associate in a top law firm, but the only problem is that Mike has to lie to his colleagues about graduation from Harvard Law School. Suits stars Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht in the lead roles with Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, Amanda Schull, Dulé Hill, and Katherine Heigl starring in supporting roles.
Goliath (Prime Video)
Goliath is a legal thriller drama series created by David E. Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro. The Prime Video series follows the story of Billy McBride, a washed-up lawyer who was a big name in the legal community. When Billy reluctantly agrees to work on a wrongful death lawsuit against the law firm he co-founded, he gets embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. Goliath stars Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role with Tania Raymonde, Nina Arianda, Diana Hopper, William Hurt, Bruce Dern, J.K. Simmons, and Maria Bello starring in supporting roles.
Matlock (Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Matlock is a mystery legal drama series created by Dean Hargrove. The NBC and later on ABC series follows Ben Matlock, a renowned criminal defense lawyer who does everything from visiting the crime scene to figuring out the clues to prove his clients innocent. Matlock stars Andy Griffith in the lead role with Linda Purl, Kene Holliday, Kari Lizer, and Nancy Stafford starring in supporting roles.
Harry’s Law (Buy DVD on Amazon)
Harry’s Law is a legal comedy-drama series created by David E. Kelley. The NBC series follows the story of Harriet Korn, a recently fired patent lawyer as she starts her own unique law firm with her newfound associates in a rundown shoe store in Cincinnati. Harry’s Law stars Kathy Bates, Nate Corddry, Brittany Snow, Aml Ameen, Karen Olivo, Mark Valley, Christopher McDonald, and Justin Lupe.
So Help Me Todd (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
So Help Me Todd is a legal comedy-drama series created by Scott Prendergast. The CBS series follows the story of Todd, a talented but down-on-his-luck private investigator who reluctantly agrees to work with his overbearing mother, Margaret Wright at a law firm, where both of them team up to solve the mystery behind the cases Todd’s mom takes. So Help Me Todd stars Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Austin in the lead roles with Madeline Wise, Tristen J. Winger, Inga Schlingmann, and Rosa Evangelina Arredondo starring in supporting roles.
Boston Legal (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Boston Legal is a legal comedy-drama series created by David E. Kelley. The ABC series is a direct spin-off and continuation of the hit legal drama The Practice. Boston Legal follows the story of Alan Shore after he joins the Boston law firm of Crane, Poole & Schmidt, where he works with the eccentric and brilliant Denny Crane to take on some of the most complex civil and criminal cases. Boston Legal stars James Spader and William Shatner in the lead roles with Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell, Monica Potter, Mark Valley, and Candice Bergen starring in supporting roles.
Franklin and Bash (Rent on Prime Video)
Franklin and Bash is a legal procedural comedy-drama series created by Kevin Falls and Bill Chais. The TNT series revolves around two best friends lawyers Jared Franklin and Peter Bash as they join one of the top Los Angeles law firms as senior partners. They soon discover that they don’t fit into the buttoned-up firm’s environment and then they try to mold the firm in their image. Franklin and Bash stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer in the lead roles with Malcolm McDowell, Reed Diamond, Kumail Nanjiani, Dana Davis, and Garcelle Beauvais.
The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix)
The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal thriller drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on The Lincoln Lawyer book series by author Michael Connelly, the Netflix series follows the story of Mickey Haller, a brilliant lawyer who works from the back of his Lincoln Navigator in Los Angeles as he takes on high-profile and controversial cases. The Lincoln Lawyer stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the lead role with Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and Christopher Gorham starring in supporting roles.
Damages (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Damages is a legal thriller drama series created by Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman. The FX and later on Audience Network series revolves around the complex relationship of brilliant and ruthless Patty Hewes and her new protégée Ellen Parsons as they take on more and more high-profile cases. Damages stars Glenn Close and Rose Byrne in the lead roles with Željko Ivanek, Noah Bean, Tate Donovan, Ted Danson, Anastasia Griffith, Marcia Gay Harden, Timothy Olyphant, and William Hurt starring in supporting roles.
The Good Fight (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Good Fight is a legal drama series created by Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robinson. The Paramount+ series serves as a spin-off and standalone sequel to CBS’ popular series The Good Wife. It is set one year after the events of The Good Wife and revolves around young lawyer Maia Rindell and her mentor Diane Lockhart who are forced out of their firm after a financial. Soon, they join one of Chicago’s pre-eminent law firms to rebuild their reputation and careers. The Good Fight stars Christine Baranski, Rose Leslie, Erica Tazel, Cush Jumbo, Delroy Lindo, Sarah Steele, Justin Bartha, Nyambi Nyambi, Michael Boatman, Audra McDonald, and Michael Sheen.