‘Elsbeth’ Premieres on CBS, Introducing Eccentric Attorney to New York
The spinoff series ‘Elsbeth’ debuts with Carrie Preston reprising her role as the shrewd yet quirky lawyer, now observing NYPD under a consent decree.
- ‘Elsbeth’ marks the return of Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, an eccentric attorney known from ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Good Fight’, now in a spinoff series set in New York.
- The series premiere features Elsbeth solving the murder of a student, showcasing her unique approach to investigation and legal sleight of hand.
- Inspired by ‘Columbo’, the show focuses on how Elsbeth solves crimes, with audiences knowing the perpetrator from the start.
- Elsbeth is tasked with observing NYPD activities as part of a government consent decree, but also secretly investigates NYPD Chief Wagner for corruption.
- The show aims to stand on its own, with occasional nods to characters and elements from ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Good Fight’.
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