Elsbeth Season 3 Previews New Murder Mysteries

Carrie Preston returns as the cunning consent decree attorney solving high-society killings in New York City.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:37am

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The hit CBS series Elsbeth is back for its third season, with Carrie Preston reprising her role as the unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni. In the upcoming episodes, Elsbeth will investigate a murder at a prestigious debutante ball and the suspicious death of a serial bride. The show will feature a star-studded guest cast including Beanie Feldstein, Griffin Dunne, Patti LuPone, and more.

Why it matters

Elsbeth has developed a loyal following for its unique blend of legal drama and murder mystery, set against the backdrop of New York City's high society. The show's third season promises to deliver more of the clever plotting and compelling characters that have made it a standout in the crowded crime drama genre.

The details

In "Deadutante," Elsbeth must investigate the stabbing of a powerful patriarch at a debutante ball, with guest star J. Smith-Cameron playing the imperious ball director. In "Otherwise Enraged," Elsbeth looks into the bludgeoning of a serial bride, with Beanie Feldstein guest-starring as the victim's bitter bridesmaid best friend. The new season will also feature appearances from a star-studded lineup, including Griffin Dunne as a famous novelist, Patti LuPone as a legendary cabaret performer, and Michael Urie as an art connoisseur with questionable finances.

  • Elsbeth Season 3 is set to premiere in the coming week.

The players

Carrie Preston

The lead actress who portrays the cunning consent decree attorney Elsbeth Tascioni.

J. Smith-Cameron

A guest star who plays the imperious director of the debutante ball where a murder takes place.

Beanie Feldstein

A guest star who plays the bitter bridesmaid best friend of a serial bride who is found murdered.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Elsbeth continues to deliver compelling murder mysteries set against the backdrop of New York City's high society, with a star-studded cast that promises to keep viewers engaged and guessing until the very end.