Gina Rodriguez guest stars as federal agent in Matlock Season 2 finale

4 articles · Updated · tvline.com · Apr 24

Rodriguez plays Lida Gutierrez, aiding in the arrest of Senior during the Wellbrexa cover-up, with Bridget Regan also guest-starring as a prosecutor.
Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, who previously led Jane the Virgin, cast Rodriguez and other Jane alums, with at least five appearing on Matlock over two seasons.
Urman hopes Rodriguez and Yael Grobglas will return next season, hinting at more Jane the Virgin cast crossovers as Matlock continues to feature familiar faces.

Which other 'Jane the Virgin' star is most likely to join the 'Matlock' universe next?

With its main mystery solved, can 'Matlock' forge a new identity beyond its 'Jane the Virgin' reunions?

Will Gina Rodriguez's federal agent return as a recurring ally or a new antagonist for Matty?

How will Shae's legal crisis and new bond with Matty alter the show's dynamics in Season 3?

After the Season 2 reset, what 'brand new mystery' will define Matty's journey in the next season?

Is Urman's casting strategy a creative masterstroke or a risk that could alienate the show's core audience?