I’ve never been like an A-string movie star,” Bates tells Obsessed. “I’m getting a chance, finally, to bring everything to the table for the very last act of my career.”

Kathy Bates made it clear she doesn't actually have any plans to retire yet. “I think people got confused and thought I was going to retire,” she told People on Wednesday, October 9, while discussing the success of her new CBS series,

I love a good twist. Some of my favorite TV shows of all time are chock-full of them (“The X-Files,” “Lost,” “Alias,” etc.). When the twisty ending of Kathy Bates‘ new “Matlock” pilot was revealed, I jumped out of my chair and immediately thought,

While the actress recently made headlines for saying 'Matlock' is her “last dance," she says she isn’t ready to step away from the industry just yet

After an early premiere preview in September, CBS is bringing its new drama “ Matlock ” to TV every Thursday. If you missed the pilot episode, watch it when it premieres again during the show’s official slot on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Watch the series premiere for free with a trial on Paramount+, Fubo or DIRECTV Stream.