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In 2024, Quirky Crime Solvers Like 'Elsbeth' and 'Matlock' Have Me Watching Network TV Again
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2024 brings a nostalgia-fueled TV renaissance as classic crime solvers like 'Elsbeth' and 'Matlock' captivate audiences once again.
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- Carrie Preston's quirky private eye 'Elsbeth' becomes a surprise hit, drawing comparisons to iconic '80s sleuth 'Columbo'.
- The 'Matlock' reboot starring Kathy Bates as the legendary lawyer draws in viewers looking for comfort in familiar faces and formulas.
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Carrie Preston, Kathy Bates, ABC, CBS, Disney+, Hulu, NBC, Paramount+, Peacock, Elsbeth, Matlock (2024), Columbo, Murder She Wrote, Magnum P.I., Lost, This Is Us, Will Trent, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Abbott Elementary, Arrested Development, High Potential