The courtroom drama Matlock Season 2 continues to twist its web of suspicion and deceit. Episode 5 delivers one of the tensest chapters yet, as Julian's growing doubts threaten to blow open Matty and Olympia's investigation into the Wellbrexa scandal. What began as a quiet strategy now spirals into a dangerous mix of trust, guilt, and manipulation.Previously, in Matlock Season 2, we saw how Matty and Julian let Mrs. Belvin take the blame for the leak. After several ups and downs, Matty and Olympia were finally on the same page. Their motive? Bring down Senior and expose him. In Episode 4, Matty met Deborah Palmer, but before she could provide information about Senior's past, she left and blocked Matty's number. This proves that Deborah definitely knows something about Senior's past, and she's probably afraid to speak against him. On the other hand, we also got a sneak peek of Alfie, who seemed eager to learn how to fix motorcycles since his father, Joey (now in rehab), enjoyed it; it was a sweet, heartfelt attempt to connect with his father.Matlock Season 2 Episode 5 recap: Julian raises the stakesJulian Markston (Jason Ritter) isn't letting go of the Wellbrexa mystery. Episode 5 opens with a call, and things turn chaotic from here. Julian calls Olympia. Why? Since he suspects that Mrs. Belvin's firing wasn't as simple as it looked like and most importantly, Matty was involved in it. Julian's suspicion was on spot, but little does he know that Olympia and Matty are always a step ahead.Olympia tries to steer him off course, playing both sides with effortless poise. She even convinces Julian to let her help by snooping into Matty's phone. She tells him she's suspicious of Matty, too.Matlock Season 2 Episode 5: Matty's trap and Julian's doubt View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMatty senses Julian's snooping. She sets up a cover story involving her tech contact Carl, claiming he's tutoring her grandson remotely. When Julian follows her out and presses her on the call, she deflects flawlessly. Her composure is her weapon, but cracks are beginning to show.To buy more time, Matty and Olympia create a digital trap, feeding Julian fabricated evidence through her phone. It's an elaborate move meant to clear their names, and for a moment, it works. Julian then checks the devices and finds messages that seem to confirm Matty's innocence.However, Julian's instincts refuse to rest. He knows something doesn't add up. He suspects the text logs could be fake, and his determination to verify them borders on obsession. The irony? He's right, but every attempt to prove it pulls him deeper into Matty's deception.Matlock Season 2 Episode 5 recap: Lies, loyalty, and the cost of the mission View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOlympia's moral conflict reaches its peak when she helps Matty at the strip club, a cover operation to access Julian's phone. While Matty distracts him, Olympia deletes a key video that could expose their operation. Throughout the episode, Olympia's guilt grows heavier, and she seems torn between helping Matty and her growing empathy for Julian.On the other side, Julian returns to recheck Mrs Belvin's computer and finds the device is hot. Someone had used it just before him. Suspicion ignites. He accesses the security footage using Olympia's code and discovers something shocking. The footage doesn't show Matty entering the room, but it shows him.It's a masterstroke from Matty, but a devastating moment for Julian. He begins to question his own perception, the ultimate victory for Matty's manipulation.The episode ends quietly, but with weight. Matty and Olympia's shared mission against Senior has cost them more than they anticipated. Trust, friendship, and maybe even a moral compass, all chipped away in the name of justice. However, what's a bit concerning is that the case of the week becomes a subplot in this episode.Also read: Matlock Season 2 cast and character guide: Meet the new and returning actors in the new chapter of the legal dramaFollow Soap Central for more such updates on Matlock Season 2.