The following contains spoilers for Matlock season 1 episode 6, “Sixteen Steps,” now streaming on Paramount+Matlockseason 1, episode 6, “Sixteen Steps,” sets up a new mystery thanks to some unexpected connections teased through connection. “Sixteen Steps” revolves around a Jacobson Moore reopened case involving two grieving parents suing a baby formula company for contaminated formula.The episode introduces flashbacks involving Madeline, Julian, and Olympia from two years priorwhen Jacobson Moore first tried the baby formula case. It coincides with Madeline’s decision to move to New York and go undercover at Jacobson Moore to find out what happened to the hidden opioid documents.
Matlockepisode 6 has many big momentsthat hint at the larger connections in Madeline’s life and mission. One of the most significant involves the possible introduction of Alfie’s father. Although Alfie’s father’s identity is still unknown, “Sixteen Steps” provides some possible contextual clues about that relation. WithMatlockseason 2 on the horizon and lingering questions over howOlympia and Julian’s twist inMatlockepisode 6might affect Madeline’s undercover operation,it was only inevitable that the show would start dropping hints regarding the identity of Alfie’s father.
Matlock Episode 6’s Flashback Raises Questions About Alfie’s Father
Madeline’s Daughter Ellie Grew Up With Stanley’s Son Thomas
Matlockseason 1, episode 6, “Sixteen Steps,” introduces the first possible candidate for Alfie’s father — Thomas, Stanley’s son. The end ofMatlockseason 1, episode 5 revealsthat someone who knows Madeline as Madeline Kingston discovers her through her Senior Sweeties dating profile.This turns out to be Stanley, whose son, Thomas, was close with Ellie, Madeline’s daughter.Stanley contacts Madeline because he needs help to find Thomas, who has not contacted his father in three weeks. Stanley persuades Madeline by giving her a photograph of Ellie as a child.
Stanley’s photograph indicates that Thomas and Ellie have known each other for a long time. Ellie and Thomas have seemingly been in each other’s lives since childhood and became close while they were both dealing with drug addiction.Introducing the existence of Stanley’s son in the same episode with flashbacks to Madeline’s familysuggests a deeper connection between Ellie and Thomas. Alfie’s father’s identity might be around the corner, especially if it ends up being Thomas.
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Thomas and Ellie’s friendship may have been something more serious than a childhood friendship andcould have led to the birth of Alfie. If Stanley and Thomas continue to be part of the narrative, they will likely connect further to Madeline’s family. The connective threads between the two families that was cemented by “Sixteen Steps” could continue to unravel as the first season ofMatlockcontinues. Furthermore, Thomas has yet to be found; it is unknown what he might be up to and how he could factor intoMatlock’s future.
Thomas could also be a liability in Madeline’s undercover operation, especially if he tries to contact Madeline or Alfie.Matlockmight have introduced Stanley to illustrate the danger of Madeline’s revenge plan. His presence and connection to Madeline’s past highlight the risks posed by her continued investigation, especially as more people are established to know the truth about her. Only time will tell if Stanley or Thomas will return for newMatlockepisodes and whether the flashbacks in “Sixteen Steps” could lead to Alfie’s father.
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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.
