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"Yellowjackets" Star Melanie Lynskey Joins "Matlock" Cast in Surprise Guest Role
31 Oct
Summary
- Melanie Lynskey joins "Matlock" cast in Season 2, Episode 4
- Lynskey plays makeup artist Debra Palmer, a character from Senior's past
- Debra's interactions with Matty lead to a karaoke duet and unresolved questions
On October 31st, 2025, the hit legal drama "Matlock" welcomed a surprise guest star into its ensemble cast. Melanie Lynskey, known for her acclaimed performance in the Showtime series "Yellowjackets," made a guest appearance in Season 2, Episode 4, titled "Piece of My Heart."
In the episode, Matty (Kathy Bates) continued her investigation into Senior (Beau Bridges) and a mysterious trip he took overseas. This led her to meet up with makeup artist Debra Palmer, a woman from Senior's past. Lynskey's character Debra proved to be more evasive than Matty had anticipated, repeatedly avoiding questions about her former relationship with Senior.
The encounter between Matty and Debra took an unexpected turn when the two ended up dueting a karaoke song, which happened to be the same one Matty had previously sung with her late daughter. By the end of the episode, Debra had blocked Matty's number, leaving the investigator with more questions than answers.
The network did not tease Lynskey's guest appearance ahead of the episode's airing, leaving fans surprised by her sudden arrival. It remains unclear if the "Yellowjackets" star will reprise the role of Debra Palmer in future episodes of "Matlock."
