Matlock

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC , NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 3, 1986
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
36

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
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  1. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Steve Sonsky
    Oct 7, 2013
    30
    The problem with Matlock is that Griffith isn't nearly as cute as either he, or NBC, think he is. Or maybe it's that he's playing it too cute. When Peter Falk played cat and mouse with his prey in that eccentric, unassuming manner, it was charming. When Griffith does it, he just seems phony, manipulative and obnoxious. He's more creepy than he is endearing. [23 Sept 1986, p.C6]
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  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    Oct 7, 2013
    0
    One of the worst courtroom shows in the history of the genre. Andy Griffith trundles out of the shadows to play crusty, rich Atlanta lawyer Ben Matlock in this abysmally implausible one-hour drama. [23 Sept 1986, p.B1]
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