'Elsbeth' Fails to Captivate, Straying from Legal Drama Roots

The 'Good Wife' spinoff, starring Carrie Preston, shifts to a police procedural, disappointing fans and critics alike.

'Elsbeth,' a spinoff of 'The Good Wife,' disappoints fans by diverging from its legal drama roots to a police procedural format.
The series stars Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, a quirky lawyer turned NYPD consultant, solving crimes in unconventional ways.
Despite high expectations from its predecessors, 'Elsbeth' struggles to maintain high stakes and compelling storytelling.
Guest stars and Elsbeth's eccentric charm are highlights, but the show's departure from legal drama to crime-solving raises questions.
The show premieres on CBS and streams on Paramount+, marking a shift in the network's programming strategy.