Unlike its titular character, the phenomenally entertaining show Elsbeth has good knees and plenty of talent to hold it up.
With a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, the series is as certified as it is a hit!
Carrie Preston, along with the cast and crew of this amazing show, may be returning sooner than you might’ve expected.
You won’t need expert detecting skills to track down the details because here is everything we know so far about Elsbeth Season 2!
Has Elsbeth Been Renewed for Season 2?
You may not be surprised that the hit series was renewed for Season 2.
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CBS gave the second season a green light only a few weeks into the first’s run.
However, according to Live+35 multiplatform viewing, eleven million viewers tuned in per episode.
So, the network knew they had gold with Elsbeth Tascioni.
What Is Elsbeth About?
The series focuses on the offbeat Elsbeth Tascioni.
An unconventional but astute attorney, after a successful career in Chicago, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner criminals alongside the NYPD.
After some controversial arrests, she is assigned to oversee a monitorship or consent decree.
Nine of the first ten episodes use the inverted detective story format.
The NYPD went through some shake-up after such an intense ending in Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 10.
First, there was the case of Lieutenant Noonan’s corruption case.
He got booted, and then Captain Wagner became salty about Elsbeth investigating him.
So, she got fired, but since Charles is such a softy, he rehired the Chicago attorney in an official consulting capacity.
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The titular character has gone from a substitute detective to a full-time employee of the NYPD!
While we don’t know if that will change the story’s setup, there is one thing fans rightfully expect in Season 2.
Elsbeth Season 1 became a place to see familiar faces from all over TV.
From Jane Krakowski to Gina Gershon, every maniacal murderer was from somewhere in the broadcast stratosphere.
And when you have a recipe that works, you stick to it.
How Many Episodes Will Show Season 2 Have?
During a conversation with the press to promote the full release of the first season, Carrie Preston announced that Season 2 will have twenty episodes.
The previous season clocked in at ten, so that is quite the increase.
After so much success with the series premiere, CBS realized the hit on its hands and decided to increase the episode count.
Who Is In Elsbeth Season 2?
With a “howcatchem” series, there’s a rotating door of guest stars, but thankfully, we have a good core cast.
Everyone from Elsbeth Season 1 is expected to return.
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Carrie Preston (True Blood) as Elsbeth Tascioni
Carra Patterson (Turner & Hooch) as Kaya Blanke
Wendell Pierce (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) as Captain Wagner
Danny McCarthy (Instinct) as Fred Celetano
Fredric Lehne (Westworld) as Lieutenant David Noonan
Gloria Reuben (The Equalizer) as Claudia Payne
Hopefully, we’ll see the return of one or two guest stars, such as Nadine, played by Laura Benanti.
Either way, we are unbelievably excited to see who will be wearing the mask of murder in the upcoming season.
Is There a Trailer for Elsbeth Season 2?
As the series began filming Season 2 on July 23, 2024, there is barely any footage to piece together a decent teaser.
However, you won’t need expert sleuthing skills to find it.
Once we receive a trailer of any kind, we will submit any and all evidence for your viewing pleasure!
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Where Can I Watch Elsbeth Season 2?
Elsbeth airs on CBS on Thursday nights at 10 pm ET/PT.
The series is expected to keep its original timeslot, and new episodes will be available the day after airing on Paramount+.
Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch episodes live with an on-demand option afterward.
When Is The Premiere Date For Elsbeth Season 2?
Elsbeth will return for its second season on Thursday, October 17.
President of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach said about the series:
“Elsbeth has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive ‘how-done-it’ storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni.
Executive producers Robert and Michelle King have a stellar track record for creating critically acclaimed series full of unforgettable characters and, alongside showrunner Jonathan Tolins and his writing team, have developed an incredibly entertaining and engrossing New York City-centric world for the show to explore.
We are grateful to the uniquely talented cast, led by Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, and Carra Patterson, for bringing these wonderful characters to life in the company of a world-class roster of weekly guest stars.”
What Other Shows Are On The Fall Line-Up?
Even though fans of the series don’t have long to wait for Elsbeth’s return, CBS still has plenty of programming to keep you entertained between episode drops!
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Tune in for The Equalizer’s fifth season to see Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman who uses her extensive skills to help those in need with nowhere to turn, acting as a guardian angel while pursuing her own redemption.
For a pick me up after all that crime and homicide, kick back for some laughs Damon Wayne and his real-life son on their newest show, Poppa’s House.
Bring your bounty money because the hit CBS show Tracker, starring Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a skilled survivalist and tracker who uses his expertise to help law enforcement and private citizens in exchange for reward money, is returning for another riveting season this fall.
When you’re ready for a bit of heart and home, check out the latest installment in The Big Bang Theory franchise with Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage to keep up with the Coopers.
Fans of Elsbeth have plenty to look forward to as the Chicago attorney-turned-sleuth stretches her detective muscles in her official capacity as an NYPD employee.
Who are you hoping makes a murderous guest appearance on the series?
What other shows from the fall Line-up will you be watching?
Drop a comment below to let us know, and join us again when we tell you everything we know so far about all your favorite new and returning shows!