Jason Ritter just proved he’s the kind of husband every TV fan dreams of — especially if you’re someone who hates spoilers.
In a recent interview, Ritter opened up about life at home with his wife, Emmy-nominated actress Melanie Lynskey, and their shared love for television. But there’s one thing that’s strictly off-limits in their house: giving away anything about the plot, especially when it comes to CBS’s reboot of Matlock.
Ritter, who’s currently starring in the revival of the iconic legal drama, revealed that Melanie is “extremely anti-spoiler,” even if it’s a show he’s starring in himself.
“She really dislikes a spoiler,” Ritter said with a laugh. “Even if I try to give her the tiniest detail, she’ll stop me immediately. She wants to experience every twist and turn in real time, just like everyone else watching.”
And yes, that means even juicy behind-the-scenes secrets are off the table.
The Matlock reboot — with Kathy Bates taking on the title role — is already generating buzz for its fresh take on the classic courtroom drama. Ritter plays Julian, a character at the heart of some of the show’s biggest surprises, which makes it even harder to keep quiet at home.
“It’s tough,” he admitted. “There are so many exciting things happening, and I want to share them with her. But I’ve learned my lesson — she wants zero spoilers.”
Fans of both actors are loving the sweet dynamic between the couple, who tied the knot in 2020 and often gush about each other in interviews. Lynskey, known for her work in Yellowjackets and The Last of Us, is no stranger to dramatic plot twists herself — so it makes sense that she values the element of surprise.
Ritter’s commitment to respecting her spoiler-free zone is earning him some serious praise online.
“He’s the real MVP,” one fan commented on social media. “Protecting plot twists like a pro!”
The Matlock reboot is set to premiere soon, and viewers are already preparing for the drama, mystery, and — apparently — a strict no-spoiler policy at the Ritter-Lynskey residence.
Let’s be honest — we all need a Jason Ritter in our lives to keep our TV surprises safe!