‘Matlock,’ ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ and ‘The Audacity’ Teams Dissect Complicated Dramas, Timeliness in Storytelling and the Freedom of Accountability

May 11, 2026 12:48pm PT ‘Matlock,’ ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ and ‘The Audacity’ Teams Dissect Complicated Dramas, Timeliness in Storytelling and the Freedom of Accountability

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TV dramas come in many shapes and sizes, as perfectly spotlighted at Variety FYC TV Fest on May 6, where discussions took place around WBTV/HBO’s “Welcome to Derry,” AMC’s “The Audacity” and CBS’ “Matlock” — three shows that all dive into differing type of evil, from clowns to tech bros to a law firm hiding a huge secret.

On “Matlock,” Jason Ritter and Skye P. Marshall play exes and co-parents who also work together at their law firm. But at the end of Season 2, Ritter’s Julian admits to his part in a massive cover-up — something Marshall was thrilled to see, despite their characters finally being on good terms.

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