The weirdo detective trope is making a comeback on TV, with characters like Adrian Monk, Charlie Cale, and Detective Danner joining the ranks. Elsbeth Tascioni, known from "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight," is now the star of her own show on CBS, where she plays a Columbo-type detective in New York City. The show aims to provide a sly commentary on police procedures and features a larger serial plot. However, some fans find the portrayal of Elsbeth in this new role to be a departure from her original character, raising questions about the potential for satisfying wins in the new series.
The series premiere of the Good Wife spinoff featuring fan favorite Elsbeth Tascioni sees her solving a murder in New York City, with references to characters from the original series. While there are no immediate plans for cameo appearances from familiar faces, the creators emphasize that the spinoff is its own standalone series, lighter and comedic in nature, focusing on crime rather than politics.
Carrie Preston, who played the fan-favorite character Elsbeth Tascioni in "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight," is set to star in a new spinoff series called "Elsbeth." The show, created by Robert and Michelle King, is a police procedural set in New York and features Elsbeth shadowing NYPD detectives while secretly investigating police corruption. Preston discusses the challenges of transitioning from a guest star to a lead role, the character's quirks and mannerisms, and the potential for crossovers with characters from the "Good Wife" and "Good Fight" universe.
