Swindling Her Way In
Elderly women on Matlock show prove that age is no barrier for intelligence and cunningness
Are you intrigued by the new legal drama, "Matlock," making its way to Sky? Well, don't be fooled, it's not the Matlock you remember from the '80s. This version features none other than the iconic Kathy Bates, who plays a cunning newcomer named Maddie Matlock.
During the morning meeting at the law firm, Maddie calls upon her stealthy tactics, exclaiming, "Can you let me in? I can't find my access card." It appears her charm and guile are the key to her working miracles, as she explains, "As an older woman, you become invisible, no one expects you."
Interestingly, there's no connection to the old "Matlock" series beyond a subtle reference here and there. Watch as she reminds an old-timer of his forgetful coffee shop sugar packets, or how the generational gap unfolds between her and the eager young law interns.
Pharmaceutical Fortunes Await
One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Maddie's ambitious drive for success. She sets her sights on big pharma clients, proclaiming, "I want to target big pharma because they bring money, and I want money too." But as the series progresses, it becomes clear that there's much more beneath her grandmotherly exterior.
This older lady's unconventional tactics lead to an engaging and likeable series, although it may not break new ground in legal dramas.
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While Maddie Matlock focuses on attracting big pharma clients for financial gain, she also exhibits an unconventional, stealthy approach that makes her a compelling lead in "Swindling Her Way In," a series that takes the legal drama genre to "Other movies-and-tv" entertainment realms. Despite her grandmotherly exterior, Maddie's methods promise to make her story an unlikely ride of ambition and cunning.
