Elsbeth
Elsbeth
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Elsbeth

"You will know her name."

6.9
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
Crime Drama Comedy Mystery
Series Brief

Overview

After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.

Why fans love it

Elsbeth offers a break from the typical grim tone of crime dramas. By leaning into its comedic roots, the show creates a light atmosphere where the mystery feels more like a puzzle to be solved with a smile than a source of dread. It occupies a space that feels distinctly comforting, prioritizing the quirks of its lead character over gritty procedural realism.

Carrie Preston anchors the series with a performance that highlights how an unconventional perspective can dismantle even the most careful criminal plans. The legal background provides a familiar structure, but the tone remains playful throughout. Those who prefer their investigations served with a sense of good humor will find the rhythm of these interactions refreshing.

Featured Players

Cast 75

Wendell Pierce
as C.W. Wagner
50 episodes
Deborah S. Craig
as Shusie LaSH
2 episodes
Tina Benko
as Ava Mornay
3 episodes
Britne Oldford
as Detective Nina Taylor
2 episodes
Carrie Preston
as Elsbeth Tascioni
50 episodes
Carra Patterson
as Kaya Blanke
31 episodes
Stephen Moyer
as Alex Modarian
2 episodes
Julia McDermott
as Lana Brolin
1 episode
Arthur Langlie
as Todd Ritter
1 episode
Chelsea Lee Williams
as Beatrice Bruni
1 episode
Alex Costello
as Olivia Cherry
1 episode
Johnny M. Wu
as Joey Browner
1 episode
Adam Keane
as Stylish New Yorker
1 episode
Danny Mastrogiorgio
as Bobby Smullen
10 episodes
Jane Krakowski
as Joann
1 episode
Linda Lavin
as Gloria
1 episode
Ajay Naidu
as Martin Wali
3 episodes
Greg Hildreth
as Lewis Blecher, Jr.
2 episodes
Nikolai Tsankov
as Fisnik Raapi
1 episode
Jason Latief Anderson
as Police Officer
1 episode
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Gloria Reuben
as Claudia Payne
5 episodes
Kelly AuCoin
as Declan Armstrong
3 episodes
Paloma Garcia-Lee
as Lainey Belfort
1 episode
Michael Washington
as Maxine
1 episode
Tavia Hunt
as Valencia
2 episodes
Retta
as Margo Clarke
2 episodes
Julie Ann Emery
as Katricia
2 episodes
Alex Wyse
as Cooper
2 episodes
Micaela Diamond
as Detective Edwards
7 episodes
Daniel Davis
as Dr. Yablonski
3 episodes
Gina Gershon
as Dr. Vanessa Holmes
2 episodes
Jahir Hipps
as Bus Rapper
2 episodes
Adam Kaplan
as Rob
3 episodes
Fredric Lehne
as Dave Noonan
7 episodes
Elizabeth Lail
as Quinn Powers
2 episodes
Danny McCarthy
as Fred Celetano
6 episodes
Paulina Singer
as Ivy Benson
2 episodes
Laura Benanti
as Nadine Clay
3 episodes
Vanessa Kai
as Gisela Mott
2 episodes
André De Shields
as Matteo Hart
2 episodes
Christian Borle
as Carter Schmidt
3 episodes
Daniel K. Isaac
as Lieutenant Steve Connor
15 episodes
Daniel Oreskes
as Buzz Fleming
8 episodes
Eric McCormack
as Tom Murphy
2 episodes
Laurie Metcalf
as Regina Coburn
2 episodes
Molly Price
as Jackie Donnelly
10 episodes
Michael Emerson
as Milton Crawford
5 episodes
Ben Levi Ross
as Teddy Tascioni
14 episodes
Meredith Holzman
as Delia Kirby
3 episodes
Sullivan Jones
as Cameron Clayden
8 episodes
Nikki Coble
as Reporter
2 episodes
Dominic Fumusa
as Jack Wilson
2 episodes
Jenn Colella
as Captain Kershaw
4 episodes
Arian Moayed
as Joe Dillion
2 episodes
Hayward Leach
as Roy
6 episodes
Braeden De La Garza
as Detective Rivers
6 episodes
Alyssa Milano
as Pupetta Del Ponte
2 episodes
Marcia DeBonis
as Sheryl Jacobs
3 episodes
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as Nikki Reynolds
5 episodes
Mary-Louise Parker
as Freya Frostad
2 episodes
Ethan Slater
as Reese Chandler
3 episodes
Alison Chace
as Reporter
2 episodes
Pun Bandhu
as Victor Landis
2 episodes
John Carroll Lynch
as Edwin Dousant
2 episodes
Lindsay Mendez
as Officer Grace Hackett
5 episodes
Lindsay Nicole Chambers
as Steph
2 episodes
Angus O'Brien
as Officer Mike Summerville
2 episodes
Brittany Inge
as Julia Payne Wagner
4 episodes
Sarah Steele
as Marissa Gold
5 episodes
Ivan Hernandez
as Alec Bloom
9 episodes
Tracey Ullman
as Marilyn Gladwell
2 episodes
Arnie Burton
as Fred Harrison
2 episodes
Henny Russell
as Winnie Crawford
3 episodes
Jake Keefe
as Officer Paulson
2 episodes
Devin McCarthy
as Comedy Club Patron
2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

playful legal amused comforting
Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Paramount Plus Essential
US
Paramount Plus Premium
US • CA
Paramount Plus
CA
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
CA • US
StackTV Amazon Channel
CA
Paramount Plus Basic with Ads
CA
Global TV
CA
Now TV
UK
fuboTV
US • CA
Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
US • CA
YouTube TV
US
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
US
Sky Go
UK
Spectrum On Demand
US
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 29, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
113