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CBS’ hit procedural dramedy Elsbeth is bringing in powerhouse guest stars for its second season, with David Alan Grier and Mary-Louise Parker set to appear in upcoming episodes. The Good Wife and Good Fight spinoff, led by Carrie Preston as the sharp-witted Elsbeth Tascioni, continues to captivate audiences with its signature “howcatchem” mystery format. Premiering […]
CBS is gearing up for the return of its hit series Elsbeth, which is set to debut its second season on October 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. For the second season, the network has announced the addition of four notable guest stars to the cast: Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty), Brittany O’Grady (The White Lotus), Pamela […]
CBS has announced the renewal of its Freshman series “Elsbeth” for a second season. The decision to renew the series comes after just four episodes into its debut season, with the fifth episode scheduled to air on April 18th. The series, which follows Elsbeth as she transitions from her role as a lawyer in Chicago […]
Blair Underwood, Retta, Jane Krakowski, and Linda Lavin are set to star in CBS’s upcoming series “Elsbeth,” a spinoff of “The Good Wife.” Set to premiere on February 29, the show stars Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, and Carra Patterson. The series centers on Elsbeth, portrayed by Preston, who relocates from her successful legal career in […]
CBS has announced the highly anticipated spinoff of The Good Wife, Elsbeth, has been given a series order. The series will center around fan-favorite character Elsbeth Tascioni, played by Carrie Preston. Joining Preston in the series regular cast are Wendell Pierce, who will play Captain Wagner, and Carra Patterson, who will take on the role […]
CBS has announced that Wendell Pierce and Carra Patterson will be joining Carrie Preston as the leads in the network’s upcoming drama pilot, Elsbeth. The show is being produced by Robert and Michelle King, the masterminds behind the Good Wife franchise: The Good Wife and The Good Fight. READ: [Exclusive] Wu-Tang: An American Saga Co-Creators […]
Renée Elise Goldsberry is officially heading back to CBS. The Tony- and Grammy-winning performer has joined the cast of Cupertino, the upcoming legal drama from creators Robert King and Michelle King, starring Mike Colter. The series is set to air during the 2026–2027 broadcast season. Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Cupertino is framed […]
CBS is continuing its early renewal strategy, handing out pickups across much of its schedule while clarifying what’s still in play — and what’s coming next. The network has now renewed 10 series spanning scripted hits, franchise mainstays, and reality staples, solidifying a large portion of its 2026–27 lineup well ahead of upfronts. Newly Renewed […]
Awards season is in full swing — and the 57th NAACP Image Awards are putting TV and film front and center, with big momentum for Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ and Peacock’s now-wrapped ‘Bel-Air’ as the nominees roll in under this year’s theme, “We See You.” On the film side, ‘Sinners’ dominated the motion picture categories with […]
The envelopes are sealed, the speeches are ready, and the race is officially tightening. As the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards get underway tonight, the ceremony marks one of the first major checkpoints of the 2026 awards season—often signaling which films, performances, and series are gaining real momentum heading into the months ahead. With critics […]