A new villain is coming to town inElsbethseason 2, and they have an exciting connection to the show’s main star, Carrie Preston, in real life. The CBS police procedural comedy-drama TV series, created by Robert and Michelle King, serves asa spinoff fromThe Good Wifefollowing Preston’s ElsbethTascioni. Preston had a recurring role as Elsbeth inThe Good Wifein season 1 and seasons 3 through 7. Almost 10 years later,Preston’s character, described as an unconventional attorney turned de facto detective,has returned inElsbethon CBS.
New episodes ofElsbethseason 2 air on Thursdays at 10 pm ET on CBS.
Elsbethpremiered in February 2024 and has been a huge success for the network. It pulls in impressive ratings, which is a feat for a network TV show in this day and age. The police procedural comedy-drama follows Preston’s Elsbeth, who moves to New York City at the start of the series and uses her unique skills to help the NYPD catch criminals. While each episode follows the inverted detective story format,Elsbethalso contains serialized plots that take place over the course of one season. However,a new star will take on a (villainous) recurring role a few episodes into season 2.
Elsbeth Season 2 Casts A New Villain — Judge Milton Crawford
Michael Emerson Plays Judge Milton Crawford
PerTVLine, CBS cast Michael Emerson in a recurringrole inElsbethseason 2. The actor will star asJudge Milton Crawford, making his first appearance in episode 7 on Thursday, December 12.As one could guess, Emerson’s character is a judge, but he’s seemingly a villain who serves as a “foil” to Carrie Preston’s Elsbeth. Judge Crawford’s character description reveals he is “a haughty, soft-spoken and bespectacled man from an old New England family of public servants who sees his place in the nation’s elite as a birthright.” So, it’s safe to say that Judge Crawford and Elbeth will clash.
Most notably, [Michael] Emerson starred as theLostantagonist Ben Linus.
ManyElsbethviewers will recognize Emerson from a handful of his past TV showroles. Most notably, Emerson starred astheLostantagonist Ben Linus. However, the actor is also known for playing Harold Finch in the CBS crime dramaPerson of Interestand Dr. Leland Townsend in the CBS/Paramount+ supernatural drama seriesEvil. Now, Emerson will star opposite Preston inElsbethseason 2.
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Crawford Actor Michael Emerson’s Connection To Carrie Preston Explained
The Actors Are Married
Michael Emerson shares a strong connection withElsbethseason 2’s leading lady Carrie Preston— she is his wife.The two actors married in 1998after meeting while performing in a stage production ofHamlet. Preston and Emerson have been together ever since, and they have even worked on a handful of TV shows together, includingElsbeth.
Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson’s TV Shows
Emily Linus (season 3, episode 20)
Ben Linus (main role)
Grace Hendricks (recurring role, seasons 1–3, 5)
Harold Finch (main role)
Elsbeth Tascioni (main role and producer)
Judge Milton Crawford (recurring role, season 2)
The couple first briefly collaborated onLostwhen Preston guest starred as Emerson’s character’s mother in a flashback in season 3, episode 20. Five years later, Preston and Emerson reunited when joiningthe cast ofPerson of Interest. Emerson’s Harold Finch was a main character, while Preston had a recurring role as Grace Hendricks. Now, Preston and Emerson will work together once more inElsbethseason 2.
Elsbeth
Cast
Elsbeth follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute attorney with a unique perspective, as she collaborates with the NYPD to tackle elusive criminals after a successful career in Chicago. Released in 2024, this series explores her unconventional methods in solving intricate cases.
