‘Elsbeth’ Co-Creator and Star Detail Transforming a Beloved ‘Good Wife’ Character Into an Ace Murder Investigator | How She Did It
The article discusses the transformation of the character Elsbeth from 'The Good Wife' into a lead investigator in the CBS series 'Elsbeth.' Co-creators Michelle King and Carrie Preston highlight how the show maintains a fresh narrative by exploring various aspects of New York City. The series has evolved to showcase Elsbeth's growth while retaining her quirky charm, with a focus on her unique style and the vibrant world around her.
- ▪The character Elsbeth Tascioni was first introduced in 'The Good Wife' and has become the central figure in the CBS procedural 'Elsbeth.'
- ▪The show diverges from traditional whodunnit formats by revealing the killer at the start and focusing on how Elsbeth solves the case.
- ▪The vibrant setting of New York City plays a significant role in the series, providing a backdrop for Elsbeth's investigations and character development.
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Home > Industry News > Awards ‘Elsbeth’ Co-Creator and Star Detail Transforming a Beloved ‘Good Wife’ Character Into an Ace Murder Investigator | How She Did It Michelle King and Carrie Preston tell TheWrap how the “hundreds of worlds” in New York City keep the CBS procedural fresh Jose Alejandro Bastidas May 21, 2026 @ 10:30 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=44fa1f5b-21f4-478e-ae1c-91e42af99776&cid=8759484e-bb96-415e-9d33-167af5d155f0'; cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "44fa1f5b-21f4-478e-ae1c-91e42af99776", mediaId: "e50377f7-63da-413d-8e15-a29457552c2e" }).render("e0c9bcff73764edd97ee5be42f1c0f30"); }); For three seasons now, “Elsbeth” has…
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