Elsbeth season 2 finally retired one recurring joke, but they better not reintroduce it for season 3. Elsbeth has always been a procedural, with the characters solving a murder every episode, but the CBS spin-off set itself apart early on. Unlike shows like Law & Order or NCIS , Elsbeth is also comedic.
The crime show will definitely be leaning into comedy, having announced that stars like Stephen Colbert will appear on Elsbeth season 3 . Season 2 already included some laugh-out-loud funny moments, such as when Elsbeth's son, Teddy, explained that New York City's High Line is "just a very tall sidewalk."
Plus, Elsbeth season 2 included a musical episode , something more often seen in comedies than dramas. Elsbeth 's comedic elements have been a lot of fun. However,