Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 17, "Four Body Problem," introduces another wave of incredible guest stars led by In Living Color alum David Allen Grier and Wicked star Ethan Slater.
The new episode of the hit CBS series sees Elsbeth investigating the disappearance of the nephew of the owner of a prestigious funeral home in New York.
She also gets to team up with a new officer as she tries to adjust to Kaya Blanke's promotion to Detective.
Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17 Cast Guide: Every Main Guest Star
Jenn Colella - Captain Kershaw
After appearing in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 13, Jenn Colella returns as Captain Kershaw, the captain of the 2-7 NYPD Precinct.
Kershaw appears in the final moments of the episode to warn Captain Wagner about Judge Crawford's threatening nature.
Colella is known for her roles in FBI: Most Wanted, Come from Away, and Uncertainty.
- Instagram: @jenncolella
- Wikipedia: Jenn Colella
- IMDb: Jenn Colella
Kate Easton - Juniper Dell
Kate Easton appears in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 17 as Juniper Dell.
Juniper is a client of Arthur Greene Jr. who is looking for a high-profile casket for her dead sister.
Easton previously starred in Magic Mike, When They See Us, and The Wild.
- Instagram: @itskateeaston
- IMDb: Kate Easton
Daniel Oreskes - Detective Fleming
Daniel Oreskes returns to guest star as Detective Fleming, one of the resident detectives of Captain Wagner's NYPD Precinct.
Fleming appears to give newly promoted Detective Kaya Blanke a rookie rite of passage by giving her tip line duties during her first week on the job.
The actor recently played a significant part in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 14.
Oreskes is known for his roles in Law & Order: Organized Crime, The Sopranos, and Only Murders in the Building.
- Wikipedia: Daniel Oreskes
- IMDb: Daniel Oreskes
Daniel K. Isaac - Lt. Steve Connor
Daniel K. Isaac is back as Lieutenant Steve Connor after appearing in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 15.
As the by-the-books lieutenant of Captain Wagner's precinct, Connor ensures that every officer follows the rules.
He returns to help Elsbeth with her new case involving the shady funeral owner.
Isaac is part of the cast of Billions Season 7 as Ben Kim. The actor has also appeared in The Other Two, Money Monster, and Plan B.
- Instagram: @danielkisaac
- Wikipedia: Daniel K. Isaac
- IMDb: Daniel K. Isaac
Joshua Echebiri - Russell Greene
Russell Greene is a conspiracy theorist who wants to prove that N.D. Longacre (a mystery writer) is still alive despite being dead for years. The character is played on-screen by Joshua Echebiri.
His determination to prove his case led to his death after he was murdered by his own uncle due to the funeral homes' ties to N.D. Longacre.
Echebiri has credits in Brilliant Minds, FBI, and Dear Edward.
- Instagram: @joshuaechebiri
- IMDb: Joshua Echebiri
Jenn Harris - Barb
Jenn Harris' Barb is a fellow conspiracy theorist and friend of Russell Greene who works with the NYPD in trying to prove that he is dead.
Harris previously appeared in American Party, Search Party, and American Reject.
- Instagram: @realjennharris
- IMDb: Jenn Harris
Charles Turner - Raymond Greene
Charles Turner plays Raymond Greene, Arthur Greene Jr.'s father and the former director of the funeral home.
Turner also starred in The Village, Madam Secretary, and A Gifted Man.
- IMDb: Charles Turner
Jake Bentley Young - College Bro
Jake Bentley Young appears in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 17, as a college bro grieving his friend's death.
Elsbeth is Young's first major acting credit.
- Instagram: @jakebentleyyoung
- IMDb: Jake Bentley Young
Mike Rob - Aaron
Mike Rob plays Aaron, Arthur Greene Jr.'s assistant in the funeral home.
Rob also starred in Sprung, The Best Man: Final Chapters, and Life Moves.
- Instagram: @mikerobinson05
- IMDb: Mike Rob
Tibor Feldman - Shomer
Tibor Feldman stars as the Shomer, who arrives at the funeral home for the family of the senator who died in a crash.
Feldman's notable credits include Enchanted, The International, and Trophy Kids.
- Wikipedia: Tibor Feldman
- IMDb: Tibor Feldman
Mackenzie Meadows - Heather
Mackenzie Meadows plays Heather, a visitor at Arthur Greene Jr.'s funeral home.
Meadows' other major credit includes playing a character in Fantasmas.
- Instagram: @mackenziemeadows
- IMDb: Mackenzie Meadows
Miles Jacoby - Agent Kane
Miles Jacoby portrays FBI Special Agent Kane in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 17.
He is the agent who informs Elsbeth about the classified file they have on Russell Greene.
Jacoby is known for his roles in College Musical and Happy Accident.
- Instagram: @mhjacoby24
- IMDb: Miles Jacoby
Tim Griffin Allan - Jay
Tim Griffin Allan's Jay is a witness who informs Elsbeth about seeing Russell Greene being abducted by a "spaceship."
Allan also starred in Sticks, Or Something, and I Saw the TV Glow.
- IMDb: Tim Griffin Allan
Delissa Reynolds - Lucy Longacre
Delissa Reynolds is part of Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 17's cast as Lucy Longacre, the sister of the dead mystery writer whom Russell is investigating.
Reynolds can be seen in Bruised, Luke Cage, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
- Instagram: @delissar
- IMDb: Delissa Reynolds
Donathan Walters - Don
Donathan Walters briefly appears as Don, an auto detailer who is servicing Arthur Greene Jr.'s limousine.
Walters also starred in Zack in Time, Evil, and UnMade.
- Instagram: @donathanwalters
- IMDb: Donathan Walters
Suzanne Toren - Mrs. Henderson
Suzanne Toren plays Mrs. Henderson, a victim who was assisted by Detective Kaya Blanke for a potential break-in at her house.
Toren's past credits include Law & Order, The Truth, and The Eighth Day.
- IMDb: Suzanne Toren
David Alan Grier - Arthur Greene Jr.
David Alan Grier makes a prominent appearance in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 17 as Arthur Greene Jr., the owner of a historic and elite funeral home in New York, who clashes with Elsbeth during the investigation.
It turns out that he murdered his nephew after he tried to prove that mystery writer N.D. Longacre is still alive.
Grier's most recognizable role is playing various characters in In Living Color. The actor also starred in St. Denis Medical, Joe Pickett, and Candy Cane Lane.
- Instagram: @davidalangrier
- Wikipedia: David Alan Grier
- IMDb: David Alan Grier
Ethan Slater - Officer Reese Chandler
Ethan Slater portrays Officer Reese Chandler, Elsbeth's new partner, under the consent decree.
Officer Chandler is quite charismatic yet chatty and seems primed to be a good ally of the titular lawyer.
Slater is perhaps best known for playing Boq in Wicked (read more about his future storyline in Wicked Season 2).
The actor also has credits in Lost on a Mountain in Maine, These Untold Secrets, and Instinct.
- Instagram: @ethanslater
- Wikipedia: Ethan Slater
- IMDb: Ethan Slater
Here are the other main characters who appeared in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 17:
- Carrie Preston - Elsbeth Tascioni
- Carra Patterson - Officer Kaya Blanke
- Wendell Pierce - Captain Wagner
New episodes of Elsbeth Season 2 premiere every Thursday on CBS at 10 p.m. ET and can be streamed the next day on Paramount+.
