Spoilers ahead! Jason Ritter breaks down the ‘Matlock’ season 1 finale and how it sets up season 2. Catch up on all episodes on Paramount+. Jason, who plays Julian Markston on the CBS hit, apologizes to fans for being revealed as Madeline ‘Matty’ Matlock’s ‘villain,’ responsible for the death of her daughter. The actor also weighs in on wife Melanie Lynskey’s breakout success thanks to ‘Yellowjackets’ and the attention she’s getting from both men and women.