Spoiler Alert for Matlock season 1, episode 6, “Sixteen Steps"Madeline and Olympia have a secret connection, revealed inMatlockepisode 6, which could derail the grand scheme of Kathy Bates’ character. Bates stars in the remake of Andy Griffith’sMatlockseries, one of thebest procedural TV showsever. Bates’ series is gearing up to be as good as the original, with the events of season 1 following theMatlockseries premiere’s game-changing twist: Madeline Matlock, a retired lawyer, is a cover for Madeline Kingston. The septuagenarian uses a folksy disguise to hide her identity as she infiltrates the Jacobson Moore law firm.
Madeline plans to find out who hid documents that could have taken dangerous pharmaceutical opioids off the market and put them in jail. At first, Madeline’s secret plan goes off without a hitch, but it gets harder for her to maintain it as time goes on. Madeline’s husband Edwin (Sam Anderson) urges his wife to quit in episode 5. While she hesitantly agrees, theMatlockstorygives the lawyer a deal too sweet to refuse in episode 6. Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) and Julian (Jason Ritter) approach Madeline about working on a pharmaceutical case, but it may be too late.
Madeline & Olympia Encountered Each Other Two Years Ago
Madeline And Olympia Have A Memorable Run-In Outside Jacobson Moore
Matlockseason 1 episode 6, “Sixteen Steps,” reveals the origins of Madeline’s journey to justice. Madeline is shown in New York City with Edwin and Alfie (Aaron D. Harris) on a pilgrimage to the city to celebrate Ellie’s birthday. While scoping out the Jacobson Moore lobby in New York,Madeline runs directly into Olympia, spilling coffee down the front of Olympia’s all-white suit. Olympia, frustrated by circumstances at work and home, tells Bates’ character to watch where she’s going, citing that she“isn’t the only damn person on Earth.”
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Olympia is experiencing stress due to a contaminated baby formula case, which we know Olympia and Julian lost during their first try. The flashbacks in episode 6 clarify that the case exacerbated underlying tension in their marriage, causing Olympia to decide that she wants a divorce.Madeline sees the literal run-in with Olympia as a sign to move forwardwith her plan. She had been plotting before the events in the flashback since she was standing in the lobby of 450 5th Street, the high-rise that houses Jacobson Moore.
Olympia’s White Suit Could Be A Reminder Of Her First Encounter With Madeline
The Sharp Set Is A Memorable Outfit
Between flashbacks to two years earlier and the present,Olympia’s white suit is constant throughout “Sixteen Steps.“The lawyer wears the suit the day she runs into Madeline in the lobby at Jacobson Moore, the first day of the initial trial. Her hairstyle is longer and curled, contrasting her present-day bob cut. Olympia strains her face, reflecting the stress she is mitigating. In episode 6’s present-day timeline, Olympia rediscovers the suit as she and Julian pack up their belongings after agreeing to sell their brownstone inMatlockepisode 5.
Wearing the suit could remind Olympia of the moment she ran into Madeline, raising questions about what Madeline was doing there.
After Olympia and Julian work together to try the baby formula case again and win, Olympia revives her iconic suit. She puts it on the day after the trial, after rekindling her romance with her husband the night before. Olympia wears the suit to work, telling Julian in the elevator how different it feels from the last time.Olympia has strong emotions attached to the outfitsince she wore it during such a memorable period. As such, wearing the suit could remind Olympia of the moment she ran into Madeline, raising questions about what Madeline was doing there.
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Olympia’s suit holds emotional weight in “Sixteen Steps.” If episode 7 picks up where episode 6 left off, Olympia will still wear the suit. If Olympia goes to the break room for coffee, the smell of coffee mixed with the feel of the suit could combine the right familiar sensations to trigger the memory. Olympia could see Madeline’s face simultaneously, and it could all just click.
Olympia & Julian’s Matlock Episode 6 Twist Explained: How It Affects Madeline’s Revenge Plan
Matlock episode 6 delivers an enormous twist for Olympia and Julian, two lawyers who work with Kathy Bates’ Madeline Matlock at Jacobson Moore.
Madeline had no business being in the lobby of the Jacobson Moore building two years earlier, and more confusing behavior would poke holes in Madeline’s disguise. Madeline gets dangerously close to blowing her cover when Olympia catches her taking a personal call on the crying patio inMatlockepisode 6. Still, the upside is that Madeline didn’t identify as Madeline Kingston the day she bumped into Olympia, so Bates’ character can develop a story that ties the event to her disguise. Still, the amount of lies Madeline has to tell is starting to add up.
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Matlock (2024) follows the return of Madeline Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian, to a prestigious law firm. Utilizing her unassuming demeanor and astute strategies, she navigates the legal world to win cases and uncover corruption. The series draws inspiration from the classic television series of the same name.
