In the second episode of "Matlock," titled "Rome, in a Day," the protagonist, Matlock (portrayed by Kathy Bates), arrives bearing a dozen muffins for Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), Julian (Jason Ritter), and Senior (Beau Bridges). They cordially invite her to join them at the table. Olympia, eager to test her, grills Matlock with intricate questions about the history of the famous "Matlock" TV series, much to the amusement of the others. Senior, playfully adamant, insists that she has misrepresented her identity, all amidst the whimsical atmosphere of a dream-like sequence. Matlock, ever the voice of reason, cautions her husband Edwin (Sam Anderson) against emotional outbursts, reminding him that they cloud judgment.
As they enjoy breakfast, Matlock's grandson Alfie (Aaron D. Harris) hands her a list of inquiries meant for tech support, hoping to gain access to their company computers. Matlock, however, has her sights set on fostering a closer relationship with Olympia, believing this will pave the way for greater access. Alfie, skeptical of her approach, harbors doubts about her strategy's success.
Will Matlock manage to secure that elusive access to the company's digital fortress? Read ahead to uncover the events unfolding in episode 2 of "Matlock." And for those who missed the thrilling premiere, worry not, we've got a comprehensive recap.
Sarah (Leah Lewis) is incensed to find herself sharing an office with Matlock, whom she views as a rival. Her jealousy is only compounded when Olympia later lauds Matlock's contributions. However, Matlock's attempt to share the accolades with Billy (Davie del Rio) and Sarah backfires, irritating Olympia. Matlock, crestfallen by her blunder, seeks solace in a call to Alfie, who cheers her up with the heartening acronym MWBSP – "mum would be so proud."
Eventually, Olympia reluctantly confesses her lingering distrust in Matlock, rationalizing it by noting that their acquaintance spans merely a week. Similarly, Sarah extends an apology to Matlock, reassuring her that she harbors no ill will. Elsewhere, Senior consistently aligns himself with Olympia during her disputes with Julian over their impending divorce. Julian, attempting to sway Senior's stance, remarks, "Most fathers lean towards their children post-divorce." Senior, however, counters sharply, reminding Julian that his actions are far from the norm, leaving Julian with a look of guilt etched on his face.
Subsequently, Elijah (Eme Ikwuakor), with his persuasive prowess, convinces Olympia to seek forgiveness from Julian for failing to inform him of their daughter Kat's stomach ache. Agreeing to prioritize their family above all else, Olympia and Julian embrace warmly. Elijah, a spectator to this reconciliation, watches the heartfelt hug with a look of apprehension lingering on his face.
It bears repeating, Olympia's trust in Matlock remains tentative, rooted in the fact that their friendship is but a nascent one-week-old blossom. Sarah, too, repeats her apology to Matlock, confirming her sincere intentions. Meanwhile, the dynamics between Senior and Julian continue to shift, with Senior steadfastly supporting Olympia, while Julian grapples with guilt amidst their divorce squabbles.
Eventually, Olympia, with a trace of reluctance, confesses her lingering skepticism towards Matlock, justifying it by observing that their acquaintance has barely blossomed over the course of a single week. Similarly, Sarah extends a heartfelt apology to Matlock, reassuring her with sincerity that she harbors no malice towards her. Elsewhere, Senior steadfastly sides with Olympia during her heated disputes with Julian over their impending divorce. Julian, endeavoring to sway Senior's loyalty, remarks, "Most fathers tend to lean towards their children in the aftermath of a divorce." However, Senior counters sharply, reminding Julian that his actions diverge starkly from the conventional path, leaving Julian with a guilt-ridden expression etched deeply upon his face.
Subsequently, Elijah (Eme Ikwuakor), wielding his persuasive prowess, persuades Olympia to seek forgiveness from Julian for her oversight in not informing him about their daughter Kat's stomach ache. Agreeing to prioritize their family above all else, Olympia and Julian embrace warmly, their hearts intertwining in a genuine display of affection. Elijah, a silent observer of this reconciliation, watches the heartfelt hug with a lingering look of apprehension on his face.
It bears repeating that Olympia's trust in Matlock remains tentative, firmly rooted in the nascent stage of their friendship, which has only flourished over the past week. Sarah, too, repeats her apology to Matlock, confirming her genuine intentions with unwavering sincerity. Meanwhile, the dynamics between Senior and Julian continue to evolve, with Senior steadfastly supporting Olympia, while Julian grapples with guilt amidst their contentious divorce proceedings.
Eventually, with a hint of reluctance lingering in her voice, Olympia admits her lingering doubts about Matlock, rationalizing them by noting that their acquaintance has scarcely budded over the span of a solitary week. Similarly, Sarah offers Matlock a heartfelt apology, conveying her sincerity with unwavering conviction that no ill will harbors within her heart towards her. Elsewhere, Senior stands resolutely by Olympia's side during her fiery disputes with Julian over their impending divorce. Julian, attempting to sway Senior's allegiance, remarks, "In the aftermath of a divorce, most fathers tend to lean towards their children." However, Senior counters sharply, reminding Julian that his actions starkly diverge from the conventional path, leaving Julian with a guilt-laden expression etched indelibly upon his face.
Subsequently, Elijah (Eme Ikwuakor), wielding his formidable persuasive prowess, convinces Olympia to seek forgiveness from Julian for her oversight in not informing him about their daughter Kat's stomach ache. Agreeing to prioritize their family above all else, Olympia and Julian embrace warmly, their hearts intertwining in a genuine display of affection. Watching this reconciliation unfold, Elijah, a silent observer, sports a lingering look of apprehension on his face.
It bears mentioning once again that Olympia's trust in Matlock remains tentative, firmly entrenched in the nascent stage of their friendship, which has scarcely flourished over the past week. Sarah, too, repeats her apology to Matlock, confirming her genuine intentions with unwavering sincerity. Meanwhile, the dynamics between Senior and Julian continue to evolve, with Senior steadfastly supporting Olympia, while Julian grapples with guilt amidst their contentious divorce proceedings, each moment adding depth to their complex relationship.
As Olympia clocks out from work, Matlock emotionally reprimands her for withholding her trust, a move that inadvertently sparked worries within Matlock that she might have inadvertently offended her. Instead of confiding in her, Olympia chose to distance herself, leaving Matlock to ponder over a perceived transgression. Initially, Olympia is taken aback by Matlock's intense reaction, but Julian's intervention helps her recognize the flaw in her approach.
Observing that Matlock had left her dinner in the office amid her heated departure, Billy suggests that taking it to her as an apology might be a thoughtful gesture. Armed with the address procured from Billy, Olympia ventures into the building where Matlock presumably resides. She knocks on the apartment door, her patience wearing thin with each passing moment. Just when she begins to wonder if she's been stood up, Matlock suddenly appears, her presence a relief and a surprise.
With heartfelt apologies flowing from Olympia's lips, the two reconcile, their friendship mended. However, this reconciliation was all part of a clever scheme orchestrated by Matlock. Unbeknownst to Olympia, as she stood outside Matlock's apartment, she unwittingly typed her phone's passcode, a moment captured by a camera discreetly set up by Alfie. Now, both Matlock and Alfie possess Olympia's passcode, positioning them inches away from gaining access to her emails.
