CBS has announced the renewal of freshman drama Elsbeth, adding it to its list of renewals for the upcoming season. The show, spun off from legal dramas The Good Wife and The Good Fight, stars Carrie Preston as the unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, who uses her unique perspective to help solve crimes alongside the NYPD in New York City. The series also features Wendell Pierce as Captain C.W. Wagner and Carra Patterson as officer Kaya Blanke, who appreciate Elsbeth’s offbeat ways.
Elsbeth currently airs on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET following So Help Me Todd, which is still waiting to hear about its fate. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach praised the show for its blend of humor, storytelling, and the quirky character of Elsbeth Tascioni. The Kings, Jonathan Tolins, and the writing team have created an engaging New York City-centric world for the show to explore, with a talented cast led by Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, and Carra Patterson.
In terms of total viewers, Elsbeth ranks at number 14 overall, averaging 7.27 million viewers. It falls between CBS’ FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International in viewership numbers, with Tracker leading primetime on the network with an average of 10.14 million viewers. The executive producers for Elsbeth include Robert King, Michelle King, Jonathan Tolins, Liz Glotzer, Erica Shelton Kodish, and Bryan Goluboff. The show is produced by CBS Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
No details have been provided regarding the number of episodes ordered for the second season of Elsbeth. The show has found success with audiences for its humor, storytelling, and the captivating character of Elsbeth Tascioni. The series will continue to explore the world of crime-solving in New York City, with the talented cast and creative team behind it. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming season of Elsbeth.
