Matlock Police (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1971, Matlock Police is a drama series.
What it’s about. Matlock Police is an Australian television police drama series made by Crawford Productions for the 0-10 Network between 1970 and 1975. The series was the 0-10 Network's attempt to come up with a police show to rival Homicide and Division 4. Matlock Police was different from its Melbourne-based predecessors by being set in a small country town, the fictional Matlock, Victoria. Series writers had a reference manual giving full details of the town’s geography, amenities, social structure, etc., as well as that of the surrounding area - neighbouring towns included Wilga, Chinaman's Creek, Possum's Creek and Burrabri, and there was an offshoot of the Great Dividing Range called the Candowies. The town's colourful history included the local Aboriginal tribe, the town founder, a gold rush, a bushranger and a town patriarchy. About the only landmark the Matlock district lacked for dramatic purposes was a beach.
Who’s in it. Matlock Police stars Michael Pate as Det. Snr. Sgt. Vic Maddern, Paul Cronin as Sen. Const. Gary Hogan, Tom Richards as Sen. Det. Steve York and Vic Gordon as Sgt. Bert Kennedy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Matlock Police sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matlock Police page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matlock Police tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matlock Police (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matlock Police change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Matlock Police worth watching?
- Matlock Police holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Matlock Police?
- Matlock Police stars Michael Pate, Paul Cronin, Tom Richards, Vic Gordon and Grigor Taylor.
- When was Matlock Police released?
- Matlock Police was released in 1971.