CBS has renewed freshman drama Elsbeth, a spin-off from legal dramas The Good Wife and The Good Fight, for a second season. The series stars Carrie Preston as the unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni who teams up with the NYPD to solve crimes in New York City. Alongside Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) and officer Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), Elsbeth uses her unique perspective and humor to crack cases. The show currently airs on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET.
CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach praised Elsbeth for its blend of humor, storytelling, and the quirky character of Elsbeth Tascioni. Executive producers Robert and Michelle King, along with showrunner Jonathan Tolins and the writing team, have created an entertaining and engrossing world for the series. The talented cast, led by Carrie Preston, has brought these characters to life alongside a roster of guest stars. The show’s success can be seen in its average of 7.27 million viewers, ranking it 14th overall in total viewers.
With Elsbeth being renewed for a second season, fans can expect more episodes exploring the New York City-centric world of the show. Executive producers Robert King, Michelle King, Jonathan Tolins, Liz Glotzer, Erica Shelton Kodish, and Bryan Goluboff are credited for the success of the series. CBS Studios produces the show, which is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. The exact number of episodes ordered for the second season has not been revealed.
Elsbeth’s renewal comes as CBS continues to dominate network primetime with 14 of the Top 20 most-watched series excluding sports, according to Nielsen Media Research. The show follows the success of other CBS dramas like FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. The network’s freshman drama Tracker leads primetime with an average of 10.14 million viewers. CBS’s commitment to diverse, engaging content is reflected in the ongoing success of Elsbeth and its other popular series. Fans can look forward to more captivating storytelling and unforgettable characters in the upcoming season.
The unique charm of Elsbeth lies in its delightful humor, distinct storytelling, and the brilliant quirkiness of its lead character, Elsbeth Tascioni. The show’s exploration of crime-solving in New York City, led by a talented cast and talented writing team, has captured audiences’ attention. With the showrunners and executive producers at the helm, Elsbeth promises to deliver more entertaining and engrossing episodes in the second season. CBS’s commitment to quality programming ensures that fans will continue to enjoy the captivating world of Elsbeth for seasons to come.
