Elsbeth (TV series)

Elsbeth
Genre
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
  • Jonathan Tolins
  • Liz Glotzer
  • Robert King
  • Michelle King
ProducerCarrie Preston
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseFebruary 29, 2024 (2024-02-29) –
present (present)
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Elsbeth is an American police procedural comedy drama television series that premiered on February 29, 2024, on CBS. It is a spin-off of The Good Wife (2009–2016) and The Good Fight (2017–2022), from which Carrie Preston originated the role of Elsbeth Tascioni, an unconventional attorney who ends up working as a de facto detective.[2][3] In April 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on October 17, 2024.[4][5]

Most, though not all, episodes of Elsbeth use the "howcatchem" mystery format rather than the traditional "whodunit", showing the audience from the start who the killer is, how and why they commit the crime, and how they are caught.[6]

  1. ^ Tinubu, Aramide (February 28, 2024). "Carrie Preston Delights in CBS' Enchanting 'Good Wife' Spinoff 'Elsbeth': TV Review". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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  6. ^ "Elsbeth and the 7 best "howcatchem" mystery shows on TV to watch". Hidden Remote. April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.