“Her Superpower Is Being Underestimated” - Carrie Preston On Her Character In “Elsbeth”

Emmy Award-winning actor Carrie Preston tells Stephen how the character Elsbeth has evolved from her debut on “The Good Wife” to her starring role in the new CBS series bearing her name. Catch a sneak preview of “Elsbeth” this Thursday at 10pm and every Thursday starting April 4th on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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[jpdemer]

I love these celebrities who somehow don't let it go to their heads, and remain the sort of down-to-earth people who you'd want to be friends with.

[macmcleod]

Her detective show is one of the most pleasant, delightful shows I've seen on network TV in over a decade.

[kmchugh]

Just getting caught up on Elsbeth episodes & I have 1 comment: Carrie Preston is a national treasure!!!

[Martinbeef]

She was so great in the Goods. You could never underestimate her, as she was often smarter than everyone else. Brilliant character.

[stanbyme]

AMAZING on Good Wife. Didn’t know she was married to the very very lovely Michael Emerson. Great Actress! Congrats on getting your own Show❤

[mikethemountie]

She’s so beautiful, sweet, humble, etc. I hope “Elsbeth” lasts a long, long time, and that she’ll eventually be in my road movie.

[HenKiss]

I am SO HAPPY she got her own She is so awesome.

[rojak]

Happy for her. I'm a long admirer of Elsbeth. It will be a great journey getting to know her as a central character.

[ynqlyhl]

The finale of season 1 was great. She brings so much heart to the character. Love the dynamic with the Captain. The fact she is a southerner just puts it over the top.

[TheresaJamone]

I watched Elsbeth last night on Global TV in Canada and enjoyed it very much. Foggy memories of her character in The Good Wife. Great interview. What a humble, gracious actress.

[ramundopepitos]

Carrie Preston is one of my top five fave actresses ever! Elsbeth is prob one of my top two fave charecters on TV ever. I am so excited about the new show. Carrie's performance in anything she does is always worth watching. In previous shows, she's always left you wanting more from her character and I couldn't be more enthusiastic about a show centered on Elsbeth Tascioni. It's about damn time!!!!

[passiton]

Shes gotta be the most quirky, inquisitive character, tv has seen for a long time.
U just gotta love her!

[DarylBanttari]

I immediately paused this after the intro clip to check out the show and am coming back hours later to report THIS SHOW is FANTASTIC. Now to watch the interview...

[passiton]

She's totally down to earth, no frills airs or graces.
Just a good ole gal from Macon Georgia, with her feet firmly planted on the ground. Go girl!
She looked stunning!

[hallieadams]

I loved her on The Good Wife..so happy she has her own show. She is just SO good.

[sandbridgekid]

Had frequent cameo appearances on Person Of Interest" as Finch's love interest, the actor whom she is married.

[mr]

Colbert is the best interviewer in the business and Preston seems like such a lovely woman.

[donnafields]

This is my favorite show PERIODT! Thanks for having something on that is descent to watch.

[rauxhyde]

Miss Elsbeth Tascioni!! LOVE HER!! One of the best characters on the Good Wife and her chemistry with Kyle Mclachlan was phenomenal!! So happy to hear they built a show around that fabulous character!! XLNT!! Congratulations!!

[ManyfiresWoman]

I loved her quirky character in the TV series 'Claws'. I'll definitely be checking out her new show!