Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 5 continues to add to the CBS series' growing guest star lineup every week by introducing Pamela Adlon (King of the Hill) and a returning guest star from Season 1, Laura Benanti (Supergirl).
"Elsbeth Flips the Bird" dives deep into the world of New York restaurants as Elsbeth Tascioni investigates the tragic death of a kitchen staffer who is described as devious by his former boss.
Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 5 premiered on CBS on November 14.
Every Main Cast Member of Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 5
Carrie Preston - Elsbeth Tascioni
Carrie Preston returns as Elsbeth Tascioni, a Chicago-based lawyer who moves to New York to become the NYPD's special consultant for complex murder cases.
In "Elsbeth Flips the Bird," she spearheads the investigation of a dead kitchen staff named Jordan who was working for a renowned executive chef named Chef Veeve.
She believes that Chef Veeve has something to do with Jordan's death, even though the police found her badly injured in the kitchen where the dead body lies.
Later in the episode, Elsbeth apologizes to Chef Veeve for treating her like a suspect, but it turns out that she uses this apology to forge a strong bond with her so that she can learn the truth.
Aside from her roles in The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Preston is best known for appearing in Claws, The Dating Game Killer, and Person of Interest.
- Instagram: @carriepreston
- Wikipedia: Carrie Preston
- IMDb: Carrie Preston
Carra Patterson - Kaya Blanke
Carra Patterson is back as part of the cast of Elsbeth Season 2 as Officer Kaya Blanke, an aspiring detective who is juggling responsibilities between school and her day job as a cop to meet the necessary credits to fulfill her promotion.
In Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 5, Kaya works together with Elsbeth to unearth Chef Veeve's dirty deeds.
Patterson can be seen in The Arrangement, Straight Outta Compton, and Evil.
- Instagram: @carrapatterson
- IMDb: Carra Patterson
Wendell Pierce - Captain Wagner
Wendell Pierce plays C.W. Wagner, the NYPD's captain and one of Elsbeth's close friends.
Captain Wagner is still trying his best to bring in more fun in his precinct after realizing that the morale of his employees is low (which was pointed out by newly-hired Lieutenant Connor who is part of Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 3's cast).
As a way to make his detectives and other employees feel good, he invites everyone to his place for a game of poker.
Pierce has over 100 credits, with roles in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Chicago P.D., and Suits.
- Instagram: @wendellpcg
- Wikipedia: Wendell Pierce
- IMDb: Wendell Pierce
Pamela Adlon - Chef Veeve
Pamela Adlon joins the cast of Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 5 as Chef Veeve, a world-renowned executive chef and the owner of one of New York's hottest restaurants.
A day before the opening of her restaurant, it is revealed that one of her longtime kitchen staffers, Jordan, died in her kitchen.
It also turns out that she was present before his death, telling Elsbeth and Officer Kaya that she was beaten up by two guys wearing masks before finishing off Jordan who tried to save her life.
Still, Chef Veeve's story is being scrutinized by Elsbeth because she believes that something else happened that night.
Adlon is known for her roles in Better Things, Louie, and Reverse the Curse.
- Instagram: @pamelaadlon
- Wikipedia: Pamela Adlon
- IMDb: Pamela Adlon
Micaela Diamond - Detective Edwards
Micaela Diamond is part of Season 2, Episode 5's cast as Detective Edwards, the investigator tasked to find out the truth behind Jordan's death.
Diamond returns after appearing as part of the cast of Elsbeth Season 1, Episode 8.
Diamond is best known for her roles as Peggy in Tick, Tick... Boom! and the Girl from Anthro in Up Here.
- Instagram: @micaela_diamond
- Wikipedia: Micaela Diamond
- IMDb: Micaela Diamond
Laura Benanti - Nadine Clay
Another returning cast member is Laura Benanti's Nadine Clay who last appeared as part of the cast of Elsbeth Season 1, Episode 10 (the finale).
Nadine is a retiring supermodel who was on the shortlist of Elsbeth's suspect list.
She returns in Season 2, Episode 5 when she reunites with Elsbeth during the opening of Chef Veeve's restaurant.
Arrowverse fans may recognize Benanti for playing Alura Zor-Eli in Supergirl.
The actress also appeared in No Hard Feelings, Take the Lead, and Life & Beth.
- Instagram: @laurabenanti
- Wikipedia: Laura Benanti
- IMDb: Laura Benanti
Daniel K. Isaac - Lieutenant Connor
Daniel K. Isaac plays Lieutenant Connor, Captain Wagner's new lieutenant in his precinct who often clashes with him and Elsbeth.
The latest episode sees Lieutenant Connor overhearing the fact that Elsbeth and Officer Blanke are living together, which could cause a problem for the Department of Justice.
Isaac is best known for being part of the cast of Billions Season 7 as Ben Kim. The actor also appeared in The Other Two, Money Monster, and Plan B.
- Instagram: @danielkisaac
- Wikipedia: Daniel K. Isaac
- IMDb: Daniel K. Isaac
Aaron Gonner - Jordan
Aaron Gonner plays Jordan, the kitchen staffer who was murdered by Chef Veeve after discovering that he is messing with the restaurant's reservation system.
Elsbeth is Gonner's first major acting credit.
- IMDb: Aaron Gonner
John-Henry Hirozawa - Malcolm
John-Henry Hirozawa appears as Malcolm in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 5.
Malcolm is the restaurant's sous chef who tells Elsbeth and Detective Edwards that Chef Veev doesn't get along with others.
Hirozawa's notable credits include Dynasty, Bull, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
- Instagram: @hirozawa
- IMDb: John-Henry Hirozawa
Keeley Miller - Grace
Keeley Miller guest stars as Grace, another staff member of Chef Veeve who tells Elsbeth and Detective Edwards about her boss not being nice to some of her staffers.
Miller previously appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, FBI: Most Wanted, and Mothers' Instinct.
- IMDb: Keeley Miller
Jack Davenport - Sam
Jack Davenport plays Sam, Chef Veeve's receptionist in her restaurant in Elsbeth Season 2, Episode 5 who advises her to delay her restaurant's opening considering that Jordan died.
Davenport was part of the cast of Dr. Death, Accused, and Why Women Kill.
- Instagram: @jackdavenportofficial
- Wikipedia: Jack Davenport
- IMDb: Jack Davenport
Molly Price - Detective Donnelly
Molly Price returns as Detective Donnelly. The character is one of the attendees of Captain Wagner's poker night.
Price can be seen in Jersey Girl, Sex and the City, and Third Watch.
- Wikipedia: Molly Price
- IMDb: Molly Price
Daniel Oreskes - Detective Fleming
Daniel Oreskes returns as Detective Fleming, another attendee of Captain Wagner's poker night.
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
Ciara Renée - TruRose
Ciara Renée joins the world of Elsbeth in Season 2, Episode 5 as TruRose, the pop star who is filing a divorce from Mark Van Ness (aka Elsbeth's former client from Chicago).
She appears in the episode to ask Elsbeth for help with her divorce, telling her that she can make things right since she is aware of how awful of a person Van Ness is.
Arrowverse fans may recognize Renee for her role as Hawkgirl in DC's Legends of Tomorrow. The actress also starred in Your Honor, Evil, and Deborah.
- Instagram: @ciarerenee8
- Wikipedia: Ciara Renée
- IMDb: Ciara Renée
Rocco Parente Jr. - Agent Perez
Rocco Parente Jr. guest stars as FBI Agent Perez, an investigator who tells Elsbeth and Detective Edwards that they have been following the avocado cartel for months and they are sure that they are not the suspects behind Jordan's death.
Parente Jr. has credits in Kaleidoscope, FBI: Most Wanted, and Boardwalk Empire.
- Instagram: @roccoparentejr
- IMDb: Rocco Parente Jr.
New episodes of Elsbeth Season 2 premiere every Thursday at 10 p.m. ET. The episodes can also be streamed on Paramount+ live and on-demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.
