Matlock plays a game of cat and mouse with the real murderer when he defends his accountant.Matlock plays a game of cat and mouse with the real murderer when he defends his accountant.Matlock plays a game of cat and mouse with the real murderer when he defends his accountant.
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- TriviaThe episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore).
- GoofsWhen Spidell is repeatedly replaying the tape of Ben yelling "Lousy!", his thumb doesn't move from button to button on the remote control, indicating that he isn't actually controlling the VCR.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Matlock: The Target (1995)
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Excellent quality, Good villain and denouement
In this 2nd episode from the 6th Matlock season, the writers pack more of a punch than usual. It's a break from formula for sure (though I love Matlock for its formula and am glad it returned to form). It's darker and grittier than usual, and contains an unusually deep - but not overplayed - psychological battle between our country lawyer and the slick-city murderer, or should I say Southside Strangler. Richard Gilliland's performance here is excellent; he made such a good impression that he returned later in the series, both as Spidell and another character.
Between Mrs. Mcardle's lively mouth, and the tax banter between Ben and his accountant Leo, there's enough humor in this episode to mantain the show's classic vibe. But as Ben defends Leo on a murder charge, and his mind intertwines with that of the killer, this outstandingly well-paced episode will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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- garinator
- Jul 1, 2020
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