ELSBETH Showrunner Jonathan Tolins on Crafting ‘a Procedural with a Wink in its Eye’
February 29, 2024 by Marisa Roffman
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Carra Patterson stars as Officer Kaya and Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni in ELSBETH, a new drama based on the character featured in THE GOOD WIFE and THE GOOD FIGHT. The show follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who, after her successful career in Chicago, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. ELSBETH premiers in the 2023-2024 season on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured (L-R): Carra Patterson as Officer Kaya Blanke and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CBS’ latest police procedural, ELSBETH (bowing Thursday, February 29 at 10/9c) has an unexpected character as its lead: eccentric lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni (played by Carrie Preston)—who previously appeared on THE GOOD WIFE and THE GOOD FIGHT—who moves from Chicago to New York City to monitor the work of the NYPD.
But, naturally, as Elsbeth shadows the law enforcement officers, she begins to notice key clues that shed insight into the crimes that are being investigated…and the cops have to pay attention to what she brings to the table.
Here, ELSBETH showrunner Jonathan Tolins speaks with Give Me My Remote about figuring out the ground rules for the spinoff, building the world around Elsbeth, and more. Read more
