In just about a month, the second spin-off series fromThe Good Wifewill finally premiere and long-time fans will get to see fan-favorite Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) star in her own cases. So far, we didn’t know that much about the series' cast, but today CBS revealed a slate of names who will guest star in the first season ofElsbeth. They includeJane Krakowski(30 Rock),Linda Lavin(B Positive),Retta(Parks & Recreation) andBlair Underwood(Sex and the City).
The name that stands out to fans is Lavin, who’s already guest-starred on flagship seriesThe Good Wifein a three-episode arc back in Season 6. The series had a strong slate of recurring characters, and many of them also returned to thefirst spin-off showThe Good Fight. We still don’t know how many otherhigh-profile guest starsmight show their faces again, but Lavin’s casting signals to fans that we can expect to see at least some familiar names when the series debuts in late February.
Since Tascioni injected a good dose of humor during her guest episodes inThe Good Wife, it’s possible that Elsbethveers more to the comedic sidethan the previous two shows, and the casting of comedy veterans Krakowski and Retta might be an indication of that. At the same time,courtroom dramaepisodes tend to vary in tone depending on which case is being handled, so there’s also a chance that Retta and Krakowski costar in an episode with a lighter tone.
Who Is Elsbeth?
Elsbeth made herThe Good Wifedebut in the very first season of the series and became an instant fan-favorite. She resonated with the audience due to her whip-smart knowledge of theAmerican judicial system— and its biases — and the peculiar way that hermind makes connections to crack a case. Her train of thought became such a running joke that the series ended up dedicating an episode to showing how Elsbeth’s mind works. And it’s possible we’ll see all this again whenElsbethpremieres.
We’re yet to know ifElsbethwill follow the tendency ofother procedural seriesand roll out a new case for every episode. Considering thatit will premiere on network television, chances are that the series sticks to this format in order not to lose audience. FormerThe Good Wifestars' possible returns are yet to be announced by CBS.
Elsbethpremieres on CBS on February 29.The Good Wifeis streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
The Good Wife
Alicia Florrick has been a good wife to her husband, a former state’s attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm.
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