This series was popular enough that CBS’ decision to cancel it led to a massive fan-led movement to save Blue Bloods. Unfortunately, that failed to move the needle with CBS executives, and the procedural’s final episode aired on December 13, 2024. While CBS has promised there will eventually be a spinoff, there is no such show in development yet, and thus its audience must find other shows to watch in its absence.
At first glance, Matlock has little in common with Blue Bloods, as it is a legal procedural series with an overarching mystery. However, in some ways, Matlock is the perfect replacement for Blue Bloods because it involves ethical and moral dilemmas and has a strong family element. The Kathy Bates-led legal procedural has family issues at its heart. Madeline “Matlock” Kingston has gone undercover at a law firm to expose the people whose lies and manipulations contributed to her daughter’s death from an opioid overdose, and Madeline often must balance her work duties with taking care of her 12-year-old grandson.
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The Raegans are preparing to say goodbye as Blue Bloods heads to its final episodes. Luckily, network TV already has a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Thus, while Matlock has a very different feel than Blue Bloods, its themes may resonate with audiences who love Blue Bloods’ dedication to justice. Additionally, the CBS hit procedural stars Kathy Bates, who has comparable star power to Tom Selleck after a long and varied career.
