Kathy Bates fans delight over Matlock season 2 decision despite her vow to retire

Kathy Bates could be the new queen of network television despite her vow to retire from acting. 

The 76-year-old actress has said her latest project Matlock, would be her 'last dance.'

However, she has agreed to stay at the party a bit longer, sharing some good news with her co-stars on a conference call Tuesday telling them, 'We've been picked up for season two.'

Co-stars Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, Leah Lewis and David Del Rio  were on the Zoom along with show creator Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producer Eric Christian Olsen when the Oscar winner broke the news. 

The series, loosely based on the legal drama by the same name starring the late Andy Griffith from 1986-1995, was renewed just two episodes into its first season. 

Kathy Bates, 76, could be the new queen of network television. Her series, Matlock, has been renewed for a second season following its September 22 debut

Kathy Bates, 76, could be the new queen of network television. Her series, Matlock, has been renewed for a second season following its September 22 debut

'Oh. My. God!' exclaimed Ritter, 44.  

'Wait Jason, are you just finding out too,' asked Marshall, 39. 'I'm finding out right now,' the actor answered.

'I'm yelling in the streets of New York,' Marshall explained, adding, 'what am I supposed to do?'

Bates then thanked show creator Jennie Snyder Urman for letting her be the one to give the good news. 

A statement from CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach explained why the show was renewed so quickly. 

'This reconceived "Matlock" was devised by Jennie Snyder Urman with a brilliant surprise plot twist, and we knew we had something very special the moment we saw the first episode brought to life by the incredibly talented Kathy Bates,' the executive said.

'The audience reception and critical acclaim for it has been overwhelming. We can’t wait to get started on a second season.'

Fans went wild over the good news. 'I'm obsessed with Kathy Bates! To see her lead a magnificent cast in a well written tv series is thee best!!!!! I smell another Emmy' predicted one excited fan. 

'We've been picked up for season two,'Bates told co-stars Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, Leah Lewis and David Del Rio on a Zoom call  along with show creator Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producer Eric Christian Olsen

'We've been picked up for season two,'Bates told co-stars Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, Leah Lewis and David Del Rio on a Zoom call  along with show creator Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producer Eric Christian Olsen 

'Oh. My. God!' exclaimed Ritter, 44. 'Wait Jason, are you just finding out too?' asked Marshall, 39. 'I'm finding out right now,' the actor answered
I'm yelling in the streets of New York,' Marshall explained, adding, 'what am I supposed to do?'

'Oh. My. God!' exclaimed Ritter, 44. 'Wait Jason, are you just finding out too?' asked Marshall, 39. 'I'm finding out right now,' the actor answered. 'I'm yelling in the streets of New York,' Marshall explained, adding, 'what am I supposed to do?'

'Congratulations !!! I love this show so much because I love the twist and turns,' explained another happy viewer. 

'Congratulations! I have been loving Matlock so far and am so excited to see that the show is coming back for Season 2!!!' wrote another.  

Martin took to social media to share the good news, which happened to fall on a big day for her. 'omg…BEST BIRTHDAY EVER! #MATLOCK' she shared. 'Thank You to our entire cast & crew and the great @CBStv @CBSStudios @MatlockCBS.'

The veteran actress stars as Madeline Matlock, a woman claiming to be a former lawyer from the South, trying to support herself and raise her grandson in the big city after the death of her no-good husband. 

The veteran actress stars as Madeline Matlock, a woman claiming to be a former lawyer from the South, trying to support herself and raise her grandson in the big city after the death of her no-good husband

The veteran actress stars as Madeline Matlock, a woman claiming to be a former lawyer from the South, trying to support herself and raise her grandson in the big city after the death of her no-good husband  

The name and backstory are a ruse so the attorney can uncover a deep secret she believes is hidden in the files of the prestigious law firm which specializes in representing pharmaceutical companies

The name and backstory are a ruse so the attorney can uncover a deep secret she believes is hidden in the files of the prestigious law firm which specializes in representing pharmaceutical companies

The name and backstory are a ruse so the attorney can uncover a deep secret she believes is hidden in the files of the prestigious law firm which specializes in representing pharmaceutical companies. 

The show has been well received by critics and audiences alike. 

The series received a 100-percent rating from Rotten Tomatoes, and attracted 7.7 million viewers when it debuted with a sneak peek on September 22 ahead of its October 17 start according Neilsen Live+Same Day ratings, per Variety.   

Matlock airs on Thursday nights on CBS.