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Elsbeth, CBS, May 9, 2024, “Artificial Genius”
Elsbeth, the police procedural comedy-drama, returns with a new episode on CBS, continuing its first season. The show is a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, featuring the character of Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney. In this episode, “Artificial Genius,” airing on Thursday May 9, Elsbeth goes up against artificial intelligence as she takes on the young CEO of a location-based crime app, Quinn, played by guest star Elizabeth Lail.
In the upcoming episode, Elsbeth, played by Carrie Preston, finds herself battling AI when Quinn, the creator of the Cerberus app, uses her platform to cover up the murder of a journalist. Quinn employs the app to divert authorities and create a false trail, leading to a phony killer. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner, played by Wendell Pierce, finds himself in a tricky situation as he hatches a plan to fight the D.O.J. investigation.
The series showcases Elsbeth’s unique approach to crime-solving, as she utilizes her singular point of view and offbeat methods to corner brilliant criminals. The show has been praised for its blend of comedy and drama. With a talented cast and creative storyline, Elsbeth has become the #2 most-watched new series of the season, attracting nearly 11 million viewers. The series has been renewed for a second season.
“Artificial Genius” was written by Leah Nanako Winkler, an award-winning playwright and TV writer known for her work on shows like Ramy and Love Life. The episode was directed by Tyne Rafaeli, a British-American director with a background in theater.
Be sure to tune in to CBS at 10:00 PM on May 9, 2024, to catch the latest episode of Elsbeth and see how Elsbeth tackles the challenge of facing off against artificial intelligence in a thrilling race to uncover the truth.