Term 3 Questions Burned Elsbeth answered after Carra Patterson’s departure

Elsbeth Wrapped up season 2 with a cast member officially leaving the show – but where does the story go from here?

During the finale, broadcast on Thursday, May 8, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) Released – but not before murder resolution first. Returned to the center in time for Kaya’s (Carra Patterson) Goodbye party, which Elsbeth tried to take in.

“It has been developed since the start of Season 2,” said Preston only Weekly US About how the CBS show is prepared for Patterson exit. “We wanted to honor her and elevate her to a detective. So it was very exciting when that happened to the character. Not so excited for us Nevertheless because we love Carra. I love Carra and I obviously love playing with her.”

Preston, 57, promised This is not the last We’ll see from Kaya, adding, “She’s still on the show – it’s just in a different function. It’s nice because it adds some conflict, and adds some things to Elsbeth to wrestle with. It’s going to deepen my character.”

Elsbeth reintroduced, who first performed in 2024, Elsbeth after she appeared originally The good lady and The good fighting. The first two seasons showed the title character becoming a de facto detective that aids NYPD investigations.

In addition to Preston and Patterson, 41, Elsbeth also stars Wendell Pierce. The series has already been preparing Elsbeth has a new partner by pairing it with a handful of new copies – including the Chandler officer, played by Ethan Slater.

“With Elsbeth having to deal with this person not there she really deviates, it is a real witness to the writers that they have done it in such a steadily and beautiful way,” noted Preston. “This is the good thing about Elsbeth so positive and never met a stranger.”

The actress did not disregard There are possible “increased pains” as Elsbeth adapts to “flight solo” in season 3, saying, “The writers have already begun to introduce officers in other uniforms that Elsbeth really relys on to go on the crime scene. The way our show is structured, not the same detective as Elsbeth’s cause of OneShey Elsbeth.”

Preston continued: “So that always adds a little breath of fresh air as well by having different perspectives and different people to either partner with them or go head -to -head when seeking justice.”

The procedural nature of the show means that each chapter has new characters who need Elsbeth’s help with viewers usually know who was to blame for crime From the beginning from the chapter.

“I trust that the writers are going to think about wonderful new things. They are going to bring characters we already know. They are going to bring in fresh perspectives to keep the show exciting,” Preston teased. “The same way as we treat all of our special guest stars, they spray the chapters with such life and vitality. I imagine that the same is going to be said about any new partners to Elsbeth.”

Preston explained that the third term Looking to “Replace Kaya.”

“She is irreversible. We want to continue her story in the way that honors her character and get it back when we can,” said Preston Us. “Then we’ll see what’s happening and what Elsbeth’s new friends do along the way.”

Elsbeth Currently streaming on Paramount+.