Walk on the Wild Side: Comedy Series Like ‘Matlock’ and ‘The ’Burbs’ Star Funny Women in Dark Situations

In BritBox’s “Riot Women,” they’re forming a rock band. In Peacock’s “The ’Burbs” and Netflix’s “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” they’re meddling in criminal investigations and uncovering dark secrets. In Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives,” they’re the ones causing crimes and trying to keep them hidden. Meanwhile, the titular heroine of “Matlock” on CBS […]

By William Earl